SWIMMING POOL CLEANER OEM C L E A N E R C O N N E C T O R • Durable and will not rust • Dimensional stability • Easy to process • Delivered a corrosion-resistant, long glass fiber-reinforced material with excellent strength and modulus to replace steel • Offered low moisture absorption and good chemical resistance to maintain performance • Responded quickly and provided local technology support on mold design and injection process OnForce Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

COLORABILITY + SLIP RESISTANCE AVIENT SOLUTION VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURER V A C U U M C L E A N E R W H E E L • Excellent slip resistance and wet grip • Easy processing • Easy coloring • Offered an easy processing TPE suitable for coloring with masterbatch to meet customer preference • Provided material solution ideal for meeting critical tire performance needs for slip resistance and grip during operation Versaflex™ D3226N KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GLOBAL FITNESS BRAND R E S I S T A N C E B A N D • Soft material (25-30 Shore A durometer) • Grippy feel • Good colorability • Compatible with injection molding • Developed a custom-made TPE with excellent rebound resilience, even after 45,000 stretches • Replaced thermoset rubber with a recyclable material • Supported higher production efficiency to reduce total cost Versaflex Thermoplastic Elastomers KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Medical gown manufacturer MEDICAL GOWN MANUFACTURER P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S • Excellent anti-microbial and anti-virus performance • Pass JIS Test • Provide technical support including specific specs, processing and molding recommendations • Customized anti-virus solutions designed to support performance standards for materials used in the surgical environment • Provided technical support for material selection, part & tool design, and process development to accelerate commercialization • Supported customer’s products pass the JIS test Cesa WithStand Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER G U I D I N G C A T H E T E R • Ultra-soft hardness of about Shore 50A • Excellent extrusion performance, achieving a thickness of about 0.1 mm • Smooth surface • Certification for biocompatibility • Delivered an ultra-soft TPU that has good elasticity, abrasion, and tear resistance • Complied with ISO 10993 biocompatible properties • Offered onsite service to support rapid extrusion performance for the customer NEUSoft Thermoplastic Polyurethanes KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

His passion for leading, innovating, and delivering success is readily apparent and will serve as an excellent fit with and build upon the foundation of specialization and operational excellence that was established during the Company's transformative years.

This is another excellent, strategic acquisition that will further accelerate our specialty strategy as we pursue our 2020 Platinum Vision," said  The company is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Radiopaque fluoropolymer formulations with chemical inertness, high-temperature stability, and excellent sliding properties Colorants, additives, and combination masterbatches for brand recognition, excellent aesthetics, antimicrobial protection, UV resistance, laser marking, and more

These acquisitions fit right into our sweet spot where we can add commercial and operational excellence resources to accelerate innovation and growth for our customers, employees and shareholders." The company is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Biomerics’ Quadra biomaterials are an excellent complement to our healthcare portfolio. The company is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.