We use our unique, consultative approach to solve difficult design, engineering, and manufacturing challenges allowing customers, like you, to: • Simplify your product development process • Expand bandwidth and supplement internal resources • Accelerate speed to market • Differentiate products • Streamline and optimize production With global facilities and localized support to help you where you are, our experts serve as an extension of your product development team to take you from concept to marketplace with speed and rigor, using a full suite of end-to-end support services. This perspective, rooted in advanced design and detailed analysis, fosters innovation and expands opportunities for our customers to gain market share.

Review and approve corporate goals and objectives relevant to the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation; in conjunction with the evaluation conducted by the Board as described in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, evaluate the Chief Executive Officer’s performance in light of these goals and objectives; and determine and approve (or determine and approve, and recommend to the independent members of the Board for their determination and approval) the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation level based on this evaluation and comparable market data provided by the independent compensation consultant Review and approve the compensation of other executive officers of the Company, including benefits and perquisites, taking into consideration the Company’s performance, comparable market data, the performance of each executive officer, and such other factors as may, in the Committee’s discretion, be appropriate

Finally, the manufacturer reported it was able to win market share and increase profitability as a result of the Smartbatch concentrate

Since the introduction of styrene block copolymer four decades ago, newer molecules with varied chemistry have been introduced to the market. Formulation Development Based on the market feedback, the developmental TPE needed to meets three major general requirements;, clarity, heat resistance and softness.

Review and approve corporate goals and objectives relevant to the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation; in conjunction with the evaluation conducted by the Board as described in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, evaluate the Chief Executive Officer’s performance in light of these goals and objectives; and determine and approve (or determine and approve, and recommend to the independent members of the Board for their determination and approval) the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation level based on this evaluation and comparable market data provided by an independent compensation consultant Review and approve the compensation of other executive officers of the Company, including benefits and perquisites, taking into consideration the Company’s performance, comparable market data, the performance of each executive officer, and such other factors as may, in the Committee’s discretion, be appropriate

Review and approve a peer group of companies to be used for marketplace trend analysis and to assess the competitiveness of the Company’s total compensation opportunities for executive officers. 2 • Review and approve corporate goals and objectives relevant to the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation; in conjunction with the evaluation conducted by the Board (including as described in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines), evaluate the Chief Executive Officer’s performance annually in light of these goals and objectives; and determine and recommend to the independent members of the Board for their determination and approval the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation level based on this evaluation and considering comparable market data provided by an independent compensation consultant Review and approve the compensation of other executive officers of the Company, including benefits and perquisites, taking into consideration the Company’s performance, comparable market data, the performance of each executive officer, and such other factors as may, in the Committee’s discretion, be appropriate

A leading manufacturer/distributor in this market was faced with quality inconsistencies and supply availability issues with flat springs that were initially specified for their vibratory conveyors.

Including the following support activities: PolyOne Design Center (Solution Center) 33567 Walker Road Avon Lake Ohio 44012 Audited by ABS QE Customer service, Marketing, Human resources, Logistics, Supplier management, Continuous improvement, Info.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Excellent chemical resistance • Low moisture uptake • Comparable dimensional stability to nylon • Reinforced with 10–40% short glass fiber • High impact and wear resistance • Cost competitive • Eco-conscious alternative to PA66 and PA6 • Non-halogen, flame retardant performance MARKETS & APPLICATIONS These glass-reinforced materials meet the challenges found in chemical, fuel contact, and high moisture environments

THE CHALLENGE Piranha Propellers of Jackson, California, is the leader in composite marine propellers, serving all major brands of outboard and inboard motors for the recreational boating market.