AUTOMOTIVE OEM C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T • Metallic aspect • Good surface appearance • UV resistance • Cost effective alternative to paint • Offered a paint replacement solution with a molded-in-color metallic effect • Provided color matching expertise • Utilized simulation tools to predict part aspect and suggest the best injection point for process and mold optimization • Optimized formulation for metallic effects Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METALLIC EFFECT + PAINT REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-combination-colorants-additives Automotive oem

NORBERT MERKLEIN Vice President and General Manager EMEA of Color, Additives & Inks Norbert Merklein serves as Vice President and General Manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additives & Inks at Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions that help customers succeed while enabling a sustainable world. Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant Masterbatch business. Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com

AUTOMOTIVE OEM C E N T R A L C O N S O L E P A R T • Metallic aspect • Good surface appearance • UV resistance • Cost effective alternative to paint • Offered a paint replacement solution with a molded-in-color metallic effect • Provided color matching expertise • Utilized simulation tools to predict part aspect and suggest the best injection point for process and mold optimization • Optimized formulation for metallic effects Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METALLIC EFFECT + PAINT REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation. All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-combination-colorants-additives Automotive oem

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Home // Sustainability // Sustainability at Avient // Enabling Sustainability // Markets // Protective Materials In fact, Avient works directly with industry-leading armor manufacturers to develop technologies that are fit-for-purpose. To meet the growing demand for more sustainable solutions, Avient has introduced the first ever biobased ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber.

PACKAGING CONVERTER R P E T W A T E R B O T T L E S • Provided the only reheat additive with APR Critical Guidance & Bottle-to-Bottle Recognition • Allowed increased use of rPET with no negative impact to performance or aesthetics • Enabled preforms to heat more quickly to improve cycle times and reduce energy usage • Set up onsite dosing equipment for customer at multiple locations and provided technical support nationally ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ RHC WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION INCREASED RPET + PERFORMANCE LEARN MORE © 2020, Avient Corporation, All Right Reserved • Reheat solution that meets APR Design® Recognition for Critical Guidance • Increase rPET content used in production while minimizing yellowing and improving thermal stability • Greater processability & blowing efficiency for lower energy consumption KEY REQUIREMENTS Copyright © 2022 Avient Corporation. All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/reheat-additives-pet/colormatrix-smartheat-rhc

CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS COMPANY S H A M P O O & C O N D I T I O N E R B O T T L E S A N D C A P S • Achieve a precise color match while ensuring a high amount of post-consumer recycled content (PCR) in the inner layer of the bottle • Reduce development time for quicker approvals and lower costs, and to enable rapid speed to market • Used proprietary Color Prediction Tool to digitally illustrate color possibilities while developing a customized PCR solution • Leveraged Avient’s ColorWorks Design & Technology Center to adjust colors according to the customer’s specifications and accelerate commercialization Smartbatch Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COLOR DEVELOPMENT + SPEED TO MARKET LEARN MORE Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation. All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/smartbatch-combination-colorants-additives Slide 1: Consumer packaged goods company

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