VICTORINOX S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more ergonomic and provide: • Scratch and chemical resistance • Impact resistance and durability • A grippy, soft-touch feel • Collaborated with the customer to fully understand and meet their design challenges and goals • Used design and material expertise to develop a customized two-material solution that met all key requirements • Enabled the customer to produce a new, innovative product appealing to its consumers Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with GLS™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION ERGONOMICS + METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE BRAND H O O D P A N E L • High gloss • Scratch appearance resistance • Ease of processing • Provided technical support from concept to production • Conducted FEA and mold flow analysis • Had solutions for either natural plus concentrate or pre-colored to best meet customer needs • Customized colors to match brand identity and preference Artisan™ Nylon PA6 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PAINT REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

LUXURY CLOSURE MANUFACTURER L U X U R Y S P I R I T C A P • Specific gravity of 2.2 • White color for metallic surface treatment • Touch and feel of ceramic • FDA compliant material • Formulated a custom, ABS-based material suitable for electroplating to achieve desired weight, look, and feel of metal • Combined material, electroplating, and application experience and expertise to support the process from concept to production Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METALIZED FINISH + HEAVY WEIGHT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

PROHACCP D E T E C T A B L E E 2 B O X • Magnetic for detection in factory • EU and FDA food contact compliance • Durable for repeated use • Color matching • Enabled fast and accurate development of a custom formulation meeting all customer requirements • Provided both material and color expertise from a single source • Matched color to specific blue providing visual contrast against meat/food products, enhancing detectability Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION MAGNETIC + COLOR MATCHING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

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? AVIENT SOLUTION FATIGUE RESISTANCE + DURABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

WOUND CARE MANUFACTURER S E L F - A D H E S I V E B A N D A G E S • Provided aqueous dispersions that are safe for uses in contact with human skin and produce low levels of VOCs • Offered high antioxidant performance to protect bandages from degradation and improve storage time • Collaborated to deliver effectively and efficiently with accelerated development cycles and streamlined operations Aquamix Additive Formulations WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION DURABILITY + COLLABORATION • Water-based antioxidant dispersion to use in self-adhesive skin bandages • Durability and preservation of bandage adhesive • Efficient development and production KEY REQUIREMENTS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

AUTOMOTIVE INTERIORS MANUFACTURER I N S T R U M E N T P A N E L • Consistent and customizable color able to support heat and light shielding • Compliance with automotive industry standards • Provided breadth of high-performance custom color solutions that met specific customer needs • Offered dependable quality and technical support from ideation stages through final production while navigating all regulatory requirements Stan-Tone VC and VCP Vinyl Dispersions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COLOR + TECHNICAL EXPERTISE © 2024, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved.

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HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM BRAND F L E X I B L E N E C K F O R L A M P • High flow performance capabilities • Beautiful finish • Soft touch • Supported the development process, from initial design to product launch, to meet the needs of both the molder and OEM • Delivered a TPE solution that enabled a 22” flow line with a wall thickness of 0.225” • Provided technical support and shared process best practices to minimize cosmetic defects Versalloy™ XL Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION HIGH FLOW + BEAUTIFUL FINISH LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Baby diaper manufactureR BABY DIAPER MANUFACTURER P P N O N W O V E N M U L T I L A Y E R S • Provide slip additives with high concentrated content • Offer products meeting customer FDA requirements • Shorten supply lead time and reduce cost compared with importing from EU • Offered additives with high concentrated content, which is unachievable for competitors • Provided regulatory support, significant cost and time savings • Compressed the timeline through on-site color visualization, exploration, and formulation of new colors by the expert designer Cesa Slip Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SOFT TOUCH + HIGH CONCENTRATED LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.