He previously worked at 3M for 17 years, leading R&D efforts in both corporate innovation and business segment roles, including an international assignment based in South Korea.

GLOBAL SMALL APPLIANCE BRAND V A C U U M C L E A N E R H A N D L E • Comply with flame retardant ratings of UL 94 V-0 at 0.8mm and GWIT 775oC / GWFI 850oC • Pass ball pressure at 75oC • Deliver stable static resistivity of E9-11 • Matched color to a specified black103 • Pass tests for battery runaway, drop at 1m, static load, and fatigue life • Provided a custom formulation with a good balance of performance and aesthetics • Guided the molder on how to properly measure the surface resistance of the part and the fixture specifications • Had excellent service with fast turnaround of samples and strong ADTS support to ensure smooth processability Stat-Tech Static Dissipative & Electrically Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET MANUFACTURER S T O R A G E B O X L A T C H • Low coefficient of friction (CoF) to allow for ease-of-use • Colorable to a brand-specified Pantone color • Low odor in the end product • Maintain performance when exposed to outdoor elements and extreme temperatures • Offered lubricious polyketone (PK) material to facilitate easy slide and effective latching • Provided excellent chemical resistance to cleaning and harsh chemicals, such as bleach, isopropyl alcohol and automotive fluids • Formulated a durable material with abrasion resistance, UV stability, and tolerant of temperatures from 0°-140°F • Delivered surety of supply vs. incumbent material LubriOne™ PKE Polyketone Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

NEEDLE HUB MANUFACTURER N E E D L E H U B C O L O R S • RAL and Pantone® colors available in palette to align with ISO 6009 color standard • Opaque and transparent polypropylene selections available in both masterbatch and ready-to-use precolors • Raw materials pre-tested to ISO 10993 and USP Class VI medical device guidelines • Certified formulations available globally • Provided RAL and Pantone colors as required • Developed custom polypropylene formulations to meet specific opacities • Offered pre-tested raw materials and produced in an ISO 13485 certified site, minimizing risk across the value chain • Provided global formulations transferrable from our three ISO 13485 certified facilities Mevopur™ Healthcare Colors KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

L’ORÉAL R E D K E N S H A M P O O B O T T L E S • Ensure global color consistency across all Redken PCR packaging in order to launch in North America and Europe at the same time • Shorten time to launch by simplifying decision making process and avoiding lengthy lab trials • Ability to transition to high levels of PCR, and to facilitate transfer from one PCR to another • Solution that works with mixed grades of PCR, both rPET and polyolefins • Created a process with L’Oréal to overcome PCR coloring challenges and simplify recycled resin coloration for global consistency • Helped L’Oréal towards its objective to have 100% of packaging plastics to be either from recycled or bio-based sources • Achieved a perfect color match on the first try in 8 out of 10 cases PCR Color Prediction Service KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

He previously worked at 3M for 17 years, leading R&D efforts in both corporate innovation and business segment roles, including an international assignment based in South Korea.

SECURITY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER B O D Y S C A N N E R • Replace PMMA based radome material • Consistent dielectric performance across large sheet/surface area (4mm thick, 2m high) • Ultra low losses • No defects across full surface area • High resolution imaging to show small illegal objects • Formulated a custom material to match customer requirements • Reduced dielectric loss to 0.0009 • Improved image quality of body scanner with uniform dielectric performance and exceptionally low losses • Enabled scan time of 2 seconds and person throughput of 400 persons per hour, compared to 100 person throughput of conventional devices PREPERM™ PPE 260 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Plasticos 28, int B102 Santa Clara Coatitla 55540 Ecatepec de Morelos, Estado de México Mexico Scope Category I Production of customer specific Masterbatches for Food packaging materials on the dedicated extrusion lines.

WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE (WPC) MFG S H E E T A N D D E C K I N G • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings and manufacturing efficiencies • Reduced downtime associated with poor quality rejections • Consistent and uniform cell structure in decking material • Compatibility with mono-core extrusion formula (rice hull bio-filler and virgin PVC) when used with a chemical foaming additive • Density control of 0.60-0.65 g/cc in production • Provided a CFA solution that offered energy savings, process optimization, and extended manufacturing run times • Enabled improved performance results and enhanced process control • Allowed tighter tolerance control with uniform cell structure, eliminating voids and surpassing density target ($100K savings) • Increased productivity and aesthetic finish with secondary operations (sanding) KEY REQUIREMENTS Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFA) WHY AVIENT?

OUTDOOR OEM C A B L E S L I D E • Reduce wear and improve performance to minimize noise and string fraying caused by highly repetitive use • Increase lubricity while maintaining balance of rigidity and impact strength • Perform in outdoor environments • Reduce total part price LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?