ELECTRONICS BRAND P O R T A B L E S P E A K E R W E I G H T E D C O M P O N E N T • Ensures quality sound performance • Injection molding capabilities for design flexibility • Impact protection within a set temperature range • Meets target density 3.0g/cm3 and product weight 400g • Reduced scrap and improved product manufacturability, compared to metal, with an injection molded formulation • Met strict testing requirements, including achieving desired impact protection performance at the specific temperature range and target weight • Maintained depth of base sound Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OUTDOOR GEAR MAKER F I S H I N G T O O L G R I P • Aesthetically differentiate new products while optimizing user functionality and safety • Meet weatherability performance required by industry standard UV and Salt Water Exposure tests • Resist fish oils, sunscreens, and cleaners • Comply with FDA food contact requirements • Provided product development support from concept to production, including visual brand integration, part design, and material selection • Customized grip design and TPE formulation to retain grip and tactile feel in wet and oily environments • Expedited lead time with advanced design and 3D modeling services to enable product launch at key industry tradeshow • Offered global supply continuity with local technical and manufacturing support Custom Versaflex™ Wet Grip TPE and Avient Design Services KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET MANUFACTURER S T O R A G E B O X L A T C H • Low coefficient of friction (CoF) to allow for ease-of-use • Colorable to a brand-specified Pantone color • Low odor in the end product • Maintain performance when exposed to outdoor elements and extreme temperatures • Offered lubricious polyketone (PK) material to facilitate easy slide and effective latching • Provided excellent chemical resistance to cleaning and harsh chemicals, such as bleach, isopropyl alcohol and automotive fluids • Formulated a durable material with abrasion resistance, UV stability, and tolerant of temperatures from 0°-140°F • Delivered surety of supply vs. incumbent material LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TEXTILE MANUFACTURER A U T O M O T I V E A I R B A G C O A T E D F A B R I C • Rapid development of color-coated, high-performance fabric for global OEM airbag system • Custom-colored silicone paste dispersion for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) • Excellent dispersion with color consistency to meet regulatory demands and monitor coating performance • Offered specialized customer support to provide materials quickly while working with all stakeholders • Provided customizable color-matching helping to reinforce brand equity • Delivered exceptional quality and regulatory knowledge to adhere to industry safety standards and track internal performance Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

He leads the company’s efforts in corporate marketing, branding, commercial excellence, internal/ external communications and government/community relations.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Negative, neutral, or low PCF • Available in 60 and 80 Shore A • Performs like traditional TPEs • Naturally opaque and easy to color • Suitable to injection mold, or overmold onto PP and PE MARKETS & APPLICATIONS The portfolio of reSound ultra-low carbon footprint TPEs is ideal for brand owners and manufacturers who prefer to use a more sustainable material in personal care, household appliance, consumer electronics, and consumer packaging applications.

The final solution was pre-colored to match the brand’s existing color palette and eliminate the need for secondary processing steps.

Nikrant Page 67 United States 36% Europe 36% Canada 2% Asia 20% Latin America 2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion2011 Revenue: $0.6 Billion SolutionsSolutions At a Glance Global Specialty Engineered Materials Appliance 6% Building & Construction 3% Wire & Cable 14% Electrical & Electronics 14%Consumer 21% Packaging 5% Industrial 8% Misc. 3% HealthCare 5% Transportation 21% America 6% 2011 Revenue by Industry Segment2011 Revenue by Industry Segment 1.1% 1.3% 3.4% 5.1% 9.6% 8.0% 12-16% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015 Operating Income % of Sales Target Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits Page 68 Value Proposition • GSEM is a global leader providing complete specialty solutions encompassing innovative technologies and services to enable customer success Transformation Highlights • Dramatic turnaround of the Engineered Materials business through mix improvement and specialty focus Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights Global Specialty Engineered Materials improvement and specialty focus • GLS acquisition successfully integrated, having more than doubled earnings in 3 years • PolyOne culture and strategy now engrained worldwide • Expansion into healthcare with dedicated resources > $15B Addressable Market Page 69 • Polymer design, formulation and service expertise • Broad, global technology base and regional centers of excellence • Ten innovation centers around the world Key Differentiators Global Specialty Engineered Materials • Ten innovation centers around the world • Specialty brand leadership with PolyOne, GLS, NEU and ECCOH • Ability to leverage global key account team Page 70 From Volume Commodity-driven product portfolio To Value Specialty technology and solutions EM North America Transformation Volume Sales Gross Margin $ Mix Transformation – Executing the Strategy Global Specialty Engineered Materials 2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011 Page 71 $12 $29 Operating Income ($ in millions) • Provided access to new customers in specialized, high-growth markets such as healthcare and consumer • Strategic partner to many of the world’s best-known companies GLS Integration Success 16.9% 8.2% 2007 2011 2007 2011 Working Capital % of Sales • Complementary global footprint provided additional cross-selling opportunities • Opportunity to expand margins and drive working capital improvement while remaining customer-focused Page 72 $1.3 $27.6 2006 2011 Healthcare Revenue • Investment in dedicated healthcare team to drive penetration and growth • Leverage product portfolio globally & win specialty business Areas of Focus Global Specialty Engineered Materials $10.5 $117.9 2006 2011 Consumer Revenue 2006 2011globally & win specialty business in targeted markets • Aggressively commercialize specialty innovation platforms • Utilize our innovation centers to influence OEM design (Revenue in $ millions) Page 73 • Carbon Nanotube Formulations � Applications: Semiconductor equipment, hard drives � Customer benefits: Scrap cost reduction and clean conductivity • Thermally Conductive Solutions Applications: Sockets and bulb holders for LED lighting Key Innovations Global Specialty Engineered Materials � Applications: Sockets and bulb holders for LED lighting � Customer benefits: Cost reduction, energy saving, and design flexibility • FDA-Regulated TPEs � Applications: Food packaging seals, intravenous delivery systems, medical stoppers, prefilled syringes � Customer benefits: Clean and safe elastomers for highly regulated applications Page 74 Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal Global Specialty Engineered Materials Critical Imperatives • Commercialize critical new technology platforms • Manage the mix as we continue to drive the transformation • Global translation of commercial successes 2015 Goal • 12 - 16% return on sales Page 75 Page 76

Brand owners are seeking more easily recycled materials, such as aluminum, and closurelogic’s use of TPE cap liners satisfy all three challenges—water quality, seal integrity and sustainability.

These grips often feature surface designs, colors and logos tailored to specific game platforms or brands.