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?

AIRGUN BULLET MANUFACTURER B U L L E T C A S I N G • Reduce weight by replacing metal • Gunpowder free • Less shooting energy from 100 Joules to 20 Joules • Delivered a high-impact nylon formulation with equal performance and 80% less weight • Enabled improved shooting accuracy due to the stable coefficient of friction(COF) • Provided fast technical response and mold trial support Bergamid™ Polymer Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURER P R I N T E R G E A R S • Lubricity to minimize friction and reduce wear for gears in continuous dynamic contact • Flexural strength of glass fiber reinforcement to provide creep resistance • Thermal stability • Customized formulation to meet application- specific lubricity, physical, and thermal requirements • Minimized working capital through small volume capabilities • Leveraged global manufacturing and technical capabilities to provide local support, reduce lead times and minimize transportation expenses LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation WHY POLYONE?

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?

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE BRAND H O O D P A N E L • High gloss • Scratch appearance resistance • Ease of processing • Provided technical support from concept to production • Conducted FEA and mold flow analysis • Had solutions for either natural plus concentrate or pre-colored to best meet customer needs • Customized colors to match brand identity and preference Artisan™ Nylon PA6 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PERSONAL CARE DEVICES P A T I E N T M O B I L I T Y • Diminish the growth of harmful microbes on surfaces without compromising product performance • Achieve cohesive color across different polymeric materials with the addition of antimicrobial ingredients • Accelerate product development timeline • Preserved polymer performance by minimizing undesirable microbes • Designed a masterbatch solution that achieved color harmony between diverse polymeric materials even with the addition of antimicrobial ingredients • Accelerated speed to market by several weeks with Avient’s pre-tested material and supplier expertise while reducing costs of lab testing fees by up to $50,000 Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives with OnColor™ Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OUTDOOR HIGH PERFORMANCE MANUFACTURER M A R I N E A C C E S S O R I E S • High strength • High UV resistance • Structural stiffness • Provided multiple nylon grades for several marine accessories • Complemented customer expertise with application development insight and technical support in material selection • Eliminated supply concerns by serving as a single, stable source for numerous materials Nymax™ PIR Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

HVAC AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCER N O R T H A M E R I C A Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives WHY AVIENT?

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?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM P P D O O R P A N E L • Reduce weight while maintaining exact mechanical properties • Provide a more sustainable solution • Reduce CO2 emissions in material production and in the use phase • Offered formulation expertise and a broad portfolio of solutions • Provided technical support to help with product selection and processing parameters • Achieved good surface finish • Enabled a 20% weight reduction Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?