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OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER U N I F I E D S E A T I N G S H E L L • Consolidate parts to reduce manufacturing costs • Maintain performance while replacing metal seating frame with lightweight composite material • High durability to withstand harsh usage environments • Delivered long glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic solution providing metal-like performance with excellent toughness • Lowered component costs with single-piece injection molded seat shell • Utilized global capabilities to meet manufacturing supply chain needs Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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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.

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This included an upgrade to the knife’s grips, which long had been made of metal. Although a very durable material, metal can present a challenge as it can become slippery when wet. They wanted to transition from metal to a polymer-based, two-component handle that would deliver: • scratch and chemical resistance • excellent mechanical properties • a grippy, soft-touch feel To support the transition, Victorinox sought our help based on its expertise in polymer science and ability to support product development and efficient manufacturing of the new two-component handles.

Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals Gravi-Tech™ formulation replaced metal and enabled PVD metallization for a luxury closure manufacturer High density polymer-metal composites are an ideal alternative to lead and other traditional metals

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