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SHENZHEN, China – April 17, 2023 – Today, Avient Corporation will present its portfolio of sustainable materials and advanced services during Chinaplas 2023. In line with the continuing drive towards greater sustainability and circularity in the industry, we will demonstrate our latest advances in materials science at Chinaplas, from specialty colorants and color prediction to bio-based thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and engineered materials,” says Say-Eng Lee, Vice President and General Manager, Color & Additives Asia for Avient. Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy    

AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER S I D E S T E P • High strength • Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage • Pleasing cosmetic finish • Strong flexural modulus • Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the strength of the incumbent short fiber material without a need for retooling • Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation • Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom • Modeled performance of long glass fiber design with advanced testing capabilities (FEA, moldflow, burnoff) Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER S I D E S T E P • High strength • Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage • Pleasing cosmetic finish • Strong flexural modulus • Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the strength of the incumbent short fiber material without a need for retooling • Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation • Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom • Modeled performance of long glass fiber design with advanced testing capabilities (FEA, moldflow, burnoff) Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

Advanced Mobility Advanced Driver Assist Systems Advanced Mobility Composite Structures

Advanced Mobility Advanced Driver Assist Systems Advanced Mobility Composite Structures

Advanced Mobility Advanced Driver Assist Systems Advanced Mobility Composite Structures

Advanced Mobility Advanced Driver Assist Systems Advanced Mobility Composite Structures

Our students benefited from the technical support and mentorship provided by the Avient Design team in relation to advanced manufacturing and design techniques, identifying market opportunities, and cultivating designer/client relationships. Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy Specialties of the program include design thinking and making, environmental stewardship, applied material science, advanced manufacturing, human factors, and community engagement.

In advance of the MD&M West show, Avient experts will be participating in two educational sessions at the SPE/MPD MiniTec Conference at Anaheim Convention Center on Monday, February 5:   1) 8 a.m. - Fred Birkel, Advanced Application Development & Technical Services Engineer for Specialty Engineered Materials, will present an evaluation of thermoplastic elastomers with antimicrobial additives.   2) 1 p.m. - Ryan Divens, Technology Manager R&D for Color & Additives, will deliver “Navigating PFAS Replacements in the Plastics Industry.”   Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy