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?

DIVING BOARD SPRING D I V I N G B O A R D S P R I N G POOL DECK EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER • Non-corrosive alternative to steel springs to prevent rust, degradation and staining of pool decks • Flexible and durable to prolong product life • Provided a corrosion-proof composite material to prevent rust stains on pool decks • Delivered a custom-shaped compression molded spring capable of deep deflection and high fatigue resistance for extended product life • Reduced weight by 75% compared to steel, resulting in lower shipping and installation costs Gordon Composites™ Molded Unidirectional Thermoset Barstock KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DUAL-BAND ANTENNA MANUFACTURER P O S I T I O N I N G S Y S T E M • Ceramic replacement • Miniaturization • Moldable • Formulated materials for specific Dk/Df values • Delivered lower signal loss versus ceramic • Enhanced mechanical properties and eliminated secondary processing • Provided stable dielectric performance during injection molding process Edgetek™ Dielectric Constant (Dk) Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LOADING DOCK SHELTERS R E I N F O R C I N G S T A Y S Replacement for steel or composite stays to provide reliable seal from external environment: • Withstand repeated flex and twisting, pass rigorous proprietary flexural testing requirements • Maintain performance in extreme temperatures • Enabled repeated twisting and flexing without failure, up to 90˚ bends, due to exceptional mechanical properties • Customized finishing to meet specific shape and edge surface requirements • Improved supply reliability with product manufactured in Montrose, CO Gordon Composites™ Thermoset Composite Springs KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

NEVER SUMMER S N O W B O A R D S • Lightweight reinforcement that combines both structure and flexibility • Corrosion and moisture resistant • Consistent, durable performance • Provided structural integrity with strong yet flexible composite materials • Prevented rot and corrosion in a waterproof core layer • Added fatigue and stress resistance for reliable performance and long product life • Simplified manufacturing with consolidated material, reducing VOCs and labor intensive composite lay-up assembly Gordon Composites™ thermoset laminates 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?

CABLE GUARD C O M P O U N D A R C H E R Y B O W • Consistent quality that withstands extreme outdoor conditions • Dimensional stability to improve durability and extend product life • Lightweight material for easy customer handling • Strong, long-lasting quality • Maintained stiffness and straightness while upholding performance and aesthetic specifications • Provided dimensional stability necessary for outdoor applications • High strength-to-weight ratio enabled high performance without adding significant weight Glasforms™ Pultruded Carbon Fiber Rod KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER D I S P O S A B L E M E D I C A L T R A Y • Excellent wear resistance that can sustain a minimum of 2,000 rotations • Withstand freezing temperature as low as -20°C • Can be sterilized by EtO • Delivered excellent wear resistance performance to fully meet customer’s request • Provided dimensional stability required for this medical application • Reduced friction to lower the noise during operation LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DATA STORAGE UNIT MANUFACTURER D A T A S T O R A G E C A R R I E R • Excellent dimensional stability • Good mechanical properties with excellent wear resistance • Flame retardant requirement – FRv0 compliance • UL certification • Provided a customized formulation to meet application-specific lubricity, physical and thermal requirements • Delivered on short lead times to help customer manage working capital LubriOne™ CY1000-000/5T FR V0 BLK001 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CAP PRODUCER L U X U R Y B O T T L E C A P • A density modified solution - ABS filled 2.2g/cm3 • Incorporates post-consumer recycled ABS content • Ability to be metallized comparable to prime materials • Continuity of supply • Formulated a custom material with post- consumer recycled ABS content • Provided a more sustainable solution while keeping comparable performance characteristics to the prime grade previously used • Enabled customer to produce bottle top with weight, look and touch of metal, denoting luxury Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?