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?

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?

INCIPIO P H O N E C A S E • Customized a post-consumer recycle (PCR) grade formulated with 30% recycled content that delivered similar performance to a prime PC grade • Achieved high yield rate through strict quality control over recycled products • Offered RoHS and REACH compliant solution to support applications with regulatory requirements reSoundTM R PC Recycled Material WHY AVIENT?

LubriOne_Autoinjector Pen _Application snapshot_0419 AUTO-INJECTOR PEN OEM P L U N G E R S C R E W • Reduce friction and improve durability • Good strength and stiffness • Dimensional stability • Formulated a self-lubricating material to meet injection accuracy requirement • Improved the user experience by improving injector’s wear resistance • Achieved consistent dimensional stability and properties LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SYRINGE MANUFACTURING D I S P O S A B L E S Y R I N G E T I P C A P • Excellent sealing and resealing performance • No DEHP or natural rubber latex added during processing • Can be sterilized by EtO • Compliance with ISO 10993-4&5, USP Class VI Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MAJOR TIER 1 SUPPLIER C O N N E C T O R C O V E R • EMI-shielding performance at frequencies from 30 MHz up to 2 GHz • Excellent dimensional stability • Must meet robust mechanical property targets including tensile strength and elongation at break • Worked in close collaboration with the OEM from the start of the development process in order to fully understand their key requirements • Developed a customized material providing the required EMI-shielding performance which, removing the need for secondary metallization manufacturing processes, reduced cycle time Surround™ NN- 14 NICF SIP Black Formulation 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 FEA support, and UV customization • Incorporated carbon fiber to support a marketing story Complēt™Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER C A B L E J A C K E T • Operating temperature from -40°C to 70°C • High gel resistance • Low shrinkage • Strippable for easy installation • Good flame retardancy • Developed a formulation with oil resistance as per the NEK 606 technical specification • Allowed our customer to use the same cable design in various climates due to its wide operating temperature range • Provided expertise to improve manufacturing efficiencies, helping the customer achieve higher processing speeds ECCOH LSFOH 5806 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE INTERIORS MANUFACTURER I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L • Consistent and customizable color able to support heat and light shielding • Compliance with automotive industry standards • Provided breadth of high-performance custom color solutions that met specific customer needs • Offered dependable quality and technical support from ideation stages through final production while navigating all regulatory requirements Stan-Tone VC and VCP Vinyl Dispersions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER S T E P L I N K A G E • Maintain performance qualities of incumbent aluminum part (UV, weatherability, and structural integrity) while also reducing cost • Eliminate rust and corrosion concerns • Increase throughput and streamline manufacturing • Outperformed coated die cast aluminum and reduced part costs by 40% • Delivered moisture-resistant PA66 formulation to eliminate powder coating and implement a one-step, injection molding process • Expanded design options through advanced design and polymer expertise • Utilized advanced simulation software to build confidence in the final part performance Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?