AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER M O T O R M O U N T • Reduced part weight with retained performance • High strength • Corrosion resistance • Fatigue resistance • Facilitated lightweighting with a long glass fiber PA66 composite that matched the performance of the incumbent metal part • Met strength and corrosion requirements while achieving cost savings and reduced processing steps versus a die cast aluminum part • Relieved performance fears with mold flow analysis and hands-on technology support • Sampled quickly to accelerate speed to market KEY REQUIREMENTS METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE WHY AVIENT?

MAJOR OUTDOOR RETAILER I N T E R N A L W I L D G A M E B A C K P A C K F R A M E • Simpler manufacturing process to enable higher volume production • Retain shape while carrying wild game load • Toughness to survive backcountry use • Easy cleaning after use • Lowered production cost by substituting injection molded composite for thermoset layup • Redesigned frame to meet higher structural load requirements • Integrated design features to ease cleaning and improve functionality Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PA66 Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT OEM S T E E R I N G C O L U M N • Similar strength performance to existing aluminum assembly • Withstand outdoor UV exposure • Weight reduction for improved performance • Corrosion and moisture resistance • Premium aesthetic • Provided a material that met application load requirements and allowed for part consolidation • Delivered confidence in changing material through design consultation, robust Mold Flow simulation support, and UV customization • Incorporated carbon fiber to support a marketing story Complēt™ Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM V E H I C L E L I G H T H E A T S I N K S • Replace aluminium to reduce part weight and cost • Excellent thermal performance • Simplify manufacturing process • Reduced part weight by 40% and 44% in two heat sink designs while matching the performance of the incumbent material • Met thermal efficiency demands through part re-design and material selection support • Customized multiple formulations to satisfy customer needs • Improved manufacturability by changing to a single injection molding step Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER P L A Y G R O U N D E Q U I P M E N T • Protection from harsh elements and weathering • Coating solution to protect children against metal abrasions • Range of bright colors • Formulated without phthalates • Provided vinyl coating solutions to protect against the effects of harsh weather, and to protect children from potential scrapes and scratches • Incorporated antimicrobial and UV additives to resist mold growth • Offered brightly colored, non-phthalate plastisol formulations CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM PRODUCER A N T I - S T A T I C B E L L O W • Electrical resistivity of < E+6 Ω • Soft grades between 40-50 Shore A • Abrasion resistant • Light weight material • Designed to meet ATEX standards • Replaced conductive EPDM thermoset rubber enhancing processability and enabled in-house injection molding • Provided electrical resistivity at a low shore hardness, improving joystick maneuverability • Enabled greater scrap re-use rate Stat-Tech™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

BROOKS R U N N I N G S H O E • Exceed current material performance • Optimal cushioning • Fast reaction time • Both energy absorption and return • Provided a 30-50% improvement in cushioning over traditional material • Simplified manufacturing from four-steps to a single injection molding process, yielding a 30-40% reduction in energy usage • Increased sales by up to 40% compared with the previous model Customized TPE Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

E A R D E F E N D E R B R A C K E T • Minimize shrinkage • Good mechanical resistance • Good wear resistance • Collaborated with Avient Design to provide detailed material analysis and recommendations within one month of initial customer enquiry • Demonstrated material performance and compatibility with customer’s existing manufacturing process using mold flow analysis • Provided an internally lubricated material allowing customer to streamline manufacturing process LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S T R U C T U R A L B O D Y C O M P O N E N T S • Replace metal and consolidate parts • High strength • Structural stiffness • Durability • Reduced manufacturing complexity while maintaining strength • Leveraged Avient Design services to achieve consolidated part design • Conducted mold flow analysis and guided material selection using technical and application expertise Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulation – ND 1233 Grade KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Microsoft PowerPoint - OnColor Combination MIC Color - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot AUTOMOTIVE OEM L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R • Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics • Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint • Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for exterior part • Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP (AS1) utilizing Avient Design center • Produced master plaques to showcase new color • Accelerated testing to certify outstanding weathering resistance • Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize metallic effect in the final part Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?