Robert M.

Our multinational customers are increasingly concentrating production in North America and often choose Mexico as a strategic location,” said Robert M.

PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDER V A R I O U S M A R K E T S & A P P L I C A T I O N S • Ability to use a color concentrate in multiple resins • Low let down ratio (LDR) • Color consistency over time • Offered versatile solution across resins and in various molding methods • Provided range of 1-3% LDRs in four standard colors • Achieved consistent color in a variety of products and markets for over 10 years Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DUAL-BAND ANTENNA MANUFACTURER P O S I T I O N I N G S Y S T E M • Ceramic replacement • Miniaturization • Moldable • Formulated materials for specific Dk/Df values • Delivered lower signal loss versus ceramic • Enhanced mechanical properties and eliminated secondary processing • Provided stable dielectric performance during injection molding process Edgetek™ Dielectric Constant (Dk) Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

UTG® HUNTING & SHOOTING SPORTS G U N M A G A Z I N E H O U S I N G • Good dimension stability with low warpage at different temperature ranges (70˚C, room temperature, -40˚C) • Good appearance with less glass fiber exposure • Provided durable and impact-resistant glass fiber reinforced formulation with excellent surface finish and good dimensional stability for smooth operation • Passed all temperature durability and drop tests to confirm use in outdoor environments • Collaborated with customer via technology services to accelerate product development Bergamid™ Customized Polyamide Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURER G E A R O F V A C U U M C L E A N E R • Excellent wear resistance • Durability • Cost effective • Our product provides excellent wear resistance to improve durability and product life cycle

PACKAGING COMPONENT MANUFACTURER P E R F U M E C A P • A density modified formulation - PP filled, 1,2g/cm3 • Needs to contain recycled PP PIR content • Electroplatable - comparable to prime materials • Provide continuity of supply • Utilized formulation expertise to develop a custom material with post-industrial recycled PP content • Provided a more sustainable solution with 60% recycled content while maintaining the performance characteristics of prime PP • Expedited speed to market, delivering material in three weeks Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Surgical instrument oem SURGICAL INSTRUMENT OEM E N D O S C O P E C O M P O N E N T S • Functional differentiation • ISO 10993 compliance • Excellent resistance to steam sterilization • Excellent chemical resistance • Delivered a variety of bright, distinguishing color choices for functional differentiation • Minimized color deviation • Provided a biocompatible solution • Offered low MOQ with flexible supply Transcend Premier PPSU Healthcare Pre- colored Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM T A I L G A T E T R I M • Reduce part weight • Suitable solution for PP talcum-filled material • Class A surface finish • Compatible with core-back injection molding process • Offered a broad portfolio of solutions • Provided technical support to help with product selection and processing parameters • Reduced part weight by 18% • Decreased cycle time by 8% • Enabled good surface appearance for the tailgate trim Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

artery tourniquet ARTERY TOURNIQUET MANUFACTURER G A S K E T O F R A D I A L A R T E R Y H E M O S T A T • Super soft feeling • Increased production efficiency by simple injection process • High transparency • Delivered a series of soft-touch TPEs capable of meeting the desired feel • Formulated solutions to comply with FDA regulation for skin contact • Provided easy molding and assembling by onsite technical and customized durometer Customized Versaflex™ TPEs KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?