When processing, these have similar shrink to nylons, set up quickly, and have short cycle times. Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications. You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

But store shelves are crowded with product offerings, so how do you entice them to reach for yours? FUNCTIONALITY AND VALUE How do you add soft touch? As an example,easy-open ergonomic caps overmolded with soft touch TPEs have been endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation for their improved usability.

Schuering Page 77 Appliance 5% Building & Construction 3% Wire & Cable 3% Electrical & Electronics 3% Consumer 21% Industrial 24% HealthCare 21% Transportation 17% 2011 Revenue: $1.0 Billion2011 Revenue: $1.0 Billion Key SuppliersKey Suppliers At a Glance Distribution Packaging 3% 2.6% 3.0% 3.5% 4.0% 4.6% 5.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2015 Operating Income % of Sales ROICROIC Expanding ProfitsExpanding Profits 15.3% 18.4% 22.4% 30.0% 39.2% 48.6% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Target 6 – 7.5% Page 78 Value Proposition and Transformation Highlights Distribution Value Proposition • North America-based distributor with expanding global reach providing key plastic processors and market segments with best-in-class suppliers products, service and delivery with a commitment to develop value-added solutions to enhance customer profitability Transformation Highlights • Significant market share gains with key suppliers , > $5B Addressable Market • Significant market share gains with key suppliers � Proprietary PolyOne technology � Dow Corning • Improved sales mix and profitability by shifting to non-cyclical businesses like healthcare • Established presence in Brazil and Asia in 2011 Page 79 Key Differentiators Distribution • Product offering � Breadth and depth; industry leading suppliers • Sales and marketing capability • Customer service / logistics operations � Customer survey results – consistent best-in-class performance � Leading on-time delivery • Management team experience and stability • Lean Six Sigma � Solving our customers’ unmet needs Page 80 $102.8 $207.2 2006 2011 Healthcare Revenue • Strong market segmentation provides focused resourcing to accelerate growth • Expanding global reach meets Areas of Focus Distribution 2006 2011 $66.0 $182.4 2006 2011 National Accounts Revenue • Expanding global reach meets customers’ needs and creates competitive differentiation • Selling skills & product application knowledge to target executives & engineers ($ millions) Page 81 Critical Imperatives • Invest in commercial resources to accelerate growth • Expand healthcare and key account revenues • Broaden geographic reach and develop new markets and channel partnerships Critical Imperatives and 2015 Goal Distribution channel partnerships • Continue to improve working capital efficiency and superior cash flow generation 2015 Goal • 6 - 7.5% return on sales Page 82 Page 83

They are effective for cleaning both extrusion and injection molding equipment and have the added benefit of being recyclable. Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications. You have the responsibility to conduct full-scale end-product performance testing to determine suitability in your application, and you assume all risk and liability arising from your use of the information and/or use or handling of any product.

Avient’s specialty Edgetek™ PEEK formulations are capable of withstanding extreme operating environments, and should be considered for use particularly where other engineered polymers have failed. Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications. Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications.

Traditionally, UHT liquid dairy products have been packaged in laminated paperboard cartons, pouches, or multilayer high density polyethylene (HDPE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Some of these packaging options have several disadvantages due to their shape and material which do not make them user friendly, such as handling, storage, opening, pouring and resealing. Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications.

They are based on management’s expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The presentation of these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

Growth in composites and wire and cable applications more than offset lower sales and operating income in Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, or solely as alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

What level of technical support do you receive from your colorant supplier? How much wastage do you have to account for? Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications.

What level of technical support do you receive from your colorant supplier? How much wastage do you have to account for? Values reported as “typical” or stated without a range do not state minimum or maximum properties; consult your sales representative for property ranges and min/max specifications.