SHAMPOO BRAND P E T B O T T L E F O R H A I R C A R E • Customized color and anti-UV combination • Provided quick response and local service • Simplified processing without additional equipment investment • Increase innovation capabilities and brand aesthetics OnColor™ Frost PET Effect KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

POWER & LIGHTING MANUFACTURER/MOLDER S M A L L C A B L E R E E L • Meet color requirement of medium-tone gray for polypropylene (PP) cable reel application • Low cost color development • Short lead time to fit production schedule • Offered readily available standard color (Mid Grey – OC7UFF) to meet customer request • Provided low usage rate of 1% LDR to keep costs down • Shipped colorant sample within one day of inquiry • Allowed sample parts to be molded within three days to accommodate schedule Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

WHEELCHAIR OEM C A S T E R W H E E L • Composite to replace a traditional aluminum caster • Lightweight, strong material that can withstand the rigor of daily use • Corrosion-resistant solution to reduce cost and frequency of maintenance • Formulated two materials that chemically bond seamlessly to minimize slip • Reduced weight by 33% (280g), supporting improved user maneuverability • Offered an injection-moldable alternative to metal that led to a more functional design and reduced vibration Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Nylon 6/6 and TPU Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

HIVIZ® SHOOTING SYSTEMS R E C O I L P A D • Recoil reduction • Comfort and soft-touch feel • Durability • Developed a custom TPE solution to help HIVIZ expand its accessory product line and launch its market-differentiating recoil pads • Retained integrity and high-end feel using recoil-damping technology that also offered superior durability, weatherability and comfort for shooting enthusiasts Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MUSIC ACCESSORIES OEM G U I T A R P I C K S • Achieve colors that provide enhanced visibility in low-light environments • Shorten the product development time to accelerate speed to market • Create a framework of accessibility-focused picks that meet quality and performance standards • Provided onsite exploration using color theory and trend research to develop three color options for use in dimly lit environments or by people with low vision • Expedited the process with rapid color matching, iterations, and approvals, allowing time for additional matches to be explored • Developed specific colors that met all quality standards and offered unique, vibrant, and fun options ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LUXURY CLOSURE MANUFACTURER S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P D I S K • Specific gravity of 2.6 to match incumbent metal weight • Polypropylene-based material suitable for physical vapor deposition (PVD) surface treatment • Provided an easy-to-process material with an excellent surface finish for metallization • Met custom weight target and used a magnetic filler to support the magnetic system in the PVD metallization process • Enabled more design freedom by eliminating metal working Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING ARCHERY OEM C A M M O D U L E • Ability to pass fatigue testing of 100,000 cycles • Maintain low vibration performance • Replace metal to reduce weight • Meet short lead time and budget constraints • Provided design guidance and mold flow analysis, saving the customer $800 - $1,500 compared to outsourcing the analysis • Streamlined the development process using an existing, specialty product to meet key performance needs as well as budget and timeline constraints, enabling the customer to launch in time for a leading industry tradeshow Nymax™ PIR Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE OEM R O O F R A C K • Impact resistance • UV stability over time • Color match to specific black color • Developed a supply chain agreement to ensure reliable supply and mitigate risk • Provided just-in-time delivery to help the customer keep working capital low and maximize warehouse space • Provided a product that supports sustainability to potentially enhance the marketplace appeal of the customer’s end product Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon 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?