NORBERT MERKLEIN Vice President and General Manager EMEA, Color, Additives and Inks Norbert Merklein serves as vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additive and Inks at Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services. 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 http://www.avient.com/

Good bonding to PC/ABS • Acceptable compression set • Wide hardness range • Cost effective VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURER V A C U U M C L E A N E R G A S K E T • Offered overmolding solution with proven success in passing the peel test • Delivered a TPE solution with good sealing performance to fulfill customer’s requirements Versaflex™ OM 9140 Translucent KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION GOOD SEALING + DESIGN FREEDOM LEARN MORE © 2020, All Right Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 https://www.polyone.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/versaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers Vacuum cleaner �manufacturer

AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER S T E P L I N K A G E • Maintain performance qualities of incumbent aluminum part (UV, weatherability, and structural integrity) while also reducing cost • Eliminate rust and corrosion concerns • Increase throughput and streamline manufacturing • Outperformed coated die cast aluminum and reduced part costs by 40% • Delivered moisture-resistant PA66 formulation to eliminate powder coating and implement a one-step, injection molding process • Expanded design options through advanced design and polymer expertise • Utilized advanced simulation software to build confidence in the final part performance Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PERFORMANCE + COST SAVINGS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

Catering oem CATERING OEM F O O D T R A Y S • FDA approval for food contact • Specific color • Must be able to withstand high heat/sanitization • Offered the specific desired color • Food contact grade • Customizable high-performance solution able to withstand multiple cleaning cycles with detergents • Provided commercial, technical, and operational excellence support Colorant Chromatics PES Green Color- Concentrate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION APPEARANCE + PERFORMANCE LEARN MORE © 2024, Avient Corporation.

SAFETY PROTECTION BRAND S A F E T Y G O G G L E G A S K E T • Good adhesion onto polycarbonate (PC) • Flexible and comfortable to wear • FDA compliant • Customized a Shore 43A TPE with good adhesion to PC frame • Delivered soft-touch and non-tacky feel • Complied with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 Custom Versaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SOFT TOUCH + GOOD SEALING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

OFFSHORE LURE MANUFACTURER F I S H I N G L U R E S • Allow enhanced processability and control viscosity • Formulated without Prop 65 listed components • Maintain physical properties • Retain contaminant-free product integrity • Supplied plastisol solutions that improved quality consistency and controlled viscosity • Provided effective global EHS and regulatory support • Enhanced the dispersion of pigments used by customer • Offered dynamic customer service and rapid technical response CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PROCESSING + COMPLIANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER C O M P R E S S I O N C O N T R O L L E R H O U S I N G G R I P • Good adhesion to PCTG • Comfortable grip combined with ergonomics • Medical regulation compliance • Provided a medical-grade TPE with excellent bonding to PCTG and good chemical resistance • Improved ergonomics and aesthetics with a soft- touch material • Met medical regulation compliance: FDA21 CFR 177.2600 • Delivered good colorability to ensure a stable esthetic KEY REQUIREMENTS OVERMOLDING + REGULATORY SUPPORT LEARN MORE Versollan Thermoplastic Elastomers Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

REFORM DESIGN LAB B I O - B A S E D D E S I G N F U R N I T U R E • Matt black color in cellulose fiber filled PLA • 3D-printable material • Possible outdoor use • Fast development to adapt to online requests • Developed custom products that fulfill color, appearance, UV stabilization and material requirements • Provided fast support to answer evolving online demands • Offered small and flexible quantities and suggestions for further colors OnColor™ custom masterbatch and engineered material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION MATERIAL KNOWLEDGE + FLEXIBILITY LEARN MORE © 2022, Avient Corporation, All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates/renol-concentrates-non-olefins

Dynaflex G - Cooler Feet & Wagon Wheel Tread COOLER MANUFACTURER C O O L E R F E E T & W A G O N W H E E L T R E A D • Abrasion resistance and excellent tear strength • UV and heat stability • Overmoldable to PP or PC • Provided durable TPE materials at target durometers to achieve component-specific performance requirements • Offered rapid response technical support for mold trials and guidance on processing best practices • Delivered consistent material quality globally and with short lead times Dynaflex™ G KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION DURABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, 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.