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?

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?

LEADING ANTENNA MANUFACTURER A N T E N N A C O M P O N E N T S • Extremely tight performance tolerance • Dielectric performance of 3 – 7Dk • Ability to utilize existing injection molding machinery • High mold flow index (MFI) • On demand material delivery • Provided technical support throughout the development of multiple, highly technical materials • Formulated high quality materials that aligned with stringent specification, at a cost effective price • Provided order flexibility, allowing customer to order on demand • Collaborated across the supply chain, enabling customer to take a premium solution to market that can reduce maintenance and construction costs for end users Custom PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MAM L E A R N T O D R I N K ™ C U P • Compliance with EU fatty food contact regulations* • Soft, gentle feel • Non-BPA, non-phthalate • Great colorability • Provided customized solution to comply with Europe’s fatty food contact requirements and application needs • Enhanced customer appeal with a soft, durable and custom-colored solution Versaflex™ FFC Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

WIRELESS POWER BANK MANUFACTURER W I R E L E S S P O W E R B A N K • Excellent overmolding to PC/ABS • Good stain resistance and UV resistance • Easy processing • Silky Feel • Developed a customized TPE that exhibited better bonding and UV performance than the competition, and met all specification requirements • Supplied a pre-colored formulation to simplify processing and achieve desired look and feel Customized Versaflex™ CE 3120-65 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SAFETY MAT MANUFACTURER P R E S S U R E - S E N S I T I V E S W I T C H M A T S • Broad range of hardness and durability • Availability of custom colors • Long-lasting material for use in high-traffic areas including amusement park rides and workstations • Moisture and abrasion resistance • Provided durable plastisol solutions with needed hardness for specific applications • Offered customized colors to meet brand and product specifications • Supplied a solution giving added protection against moisture intrusion • Incorporated antimicrobial additives to resist mold growth CORE™ Vinyl Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?

PHONE CASE MANUFACTURER P H O N E C A S E • Formulated TPE with 43% bio-based content plus favorable UV resistance and vibration damping performance compared to standard TPE • Received radiocarbon (C14) international certificate for bio-based content • Provided excellent bonding ability with good aesthetics • Matched design specs with an easily colored material using traditional TPE colorants reSoundTM OM TPEs WHY AVIENT?

B&C COMPANY L I V I N G W A L L P L A N T E R • Non-halogen flame retardant formulation • SBI fire test rating of B-S2-D0 • Good durability and UV stability • Easy to process • Good cost/performance • Provided an optimal balance of fire safety and durability • Improved environmental responsibility for construction application • Supported the appealing design and surface aesthetic Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation 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?