EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER K I T C H E N E X T R A C T O R H O O D S • Halogen free to industry standards • Lower density • Good impact properties • Easy to process • Good cost/performance • Provided a non-halogenated solution while increasing the performance of the formerly used halogenated grade • Supported the project with various expertise in design (Avient Design), regulatory and technical support • Helped to reduce the system cost and make our customer more competitive in the market Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulations – NHFR Series KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

KEY REQUIREMENTS • Post-consumer recycled material to reduce carbon footprint • Maintain high transparent color even after using recycled PC • Stable color range and strict black spot control https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/resound-r-pc-recycled-polycarbonate-solutions

LUXURY CLOSURE MANUFACTURER S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P D I S K • Specific gravity of 2.6 to match incumbent metal weight • Polypropylene-based material suitable for physical vapor deposition (PVD) surface treatment • Provided an easy-to-process material with an excellent surface finish for metallization • Met custom weight target and used a magnetic filler to support the magnetic system in the PVD metallization process • Enabled more design freedom by eliminating metal working Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S E A T P A N • Consolidate parts to reduce assembly time and lower manufacturing costs • Maintain performance while replacing metal seat pan with lightweight composite material • Aided consolidation of multiple metal parts and fasteners into a single injection molded component, lowering costs $100k year • Saved time and money using FEA validation to confirm real-world performance before building tooling • Created full-size 3D printed prototypes to test fit and function Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING ARCHERY OEM C A M M O D U L E • Ability to pass fatigue testing of 100,000 cycles • Maintain low vibration performance • Replace metal to reduce weight • Meet short lead time and budget constraints • Provided design guidance and mold flow analysis, saving the customer $800 - $1,500 compared to outsourcing the analysis • Streamlined the development process using an existing, specialty product to meet key performance needs as well as budget and timeline constraints, enabling the customer to launch in time for a leading industry tradeshow Nymax™ PIR Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

VICTORINOX S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more ergonomic and provide: • Scratch and chemical resistance • Impact resistance and durability • A grippy, soft-touch feel • Collaborated with the customer to fully understand and meet their design challenges and goals • Used design and material expertise to develop a customized two-material solution that met all key requirements • Enabled the customer to produce a new, innovative product appealing to its consumers Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with GLS™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PROHACCP D E T E C T A B L E E 2 B O X • Magnetic for detection in factory • EU and FDA food contact compliance • Durable for repeated use • Color matching • Enabled fast and accurate development of a custom formulation meeting all customer requirements • Provided both material and color expertise from a single source • Matched color to specific blue providing visual contrast against meat/food products, enhancing detectability Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AVIENT SOLUTION LIGHTWEIGHTING + CYCLE TIME LEARN MORE • Achieved average weight reduction across molds of 7.75% • Achieved cycle time reduction of 15-20% • Provided key support with equipment and processing • Reduced energy consumption • Projected savings of $500,000 annually KEY REQUIREMENTS • Lightweighting • Cycle time improvement • Processing support to enable a seamless transition to begin using foam Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

WHEELCHAIR OEM C A S T E R W H E E L • Composite to replace a traditional aluminum caster • Lightweight, strong material that can withstand the rigor of daily use • Corrosion-resistant solution to reduce cost and frequency of maintenance • Formulated two materials that chemically bond seamlessly to minimize slip • Reduced weight by 33% (280g), supporting improved user maneuverability • Offered an injection-moldable alternative to metal that led to a more functional design and reduced vibration Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Nylon 6/6 and TPU Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SAFETY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER R E S P I R A T O R A C C E S S O R Y P A R T S • Black color concentrate suitable for use in butyrate (PSU) • Low let down ratio (LDR) • Quick turnaround time • Offered compatibility with desired resin system in required color (Deep Black – OC9UFA) • Provided low usage rate of 1% LDR • Afforded immediate availability of sample for testing and ordering Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?