Gas Pipe Mfgr Application Snapshot GAS DISTRIBUTION PIPE MANUFACTURER P R O F I L E E X T R U S I O N • Meet Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) gas distribution pipe approval requirements for ASTM D2513 and PE2708 MDPE • Reduce the number of quality complaints through enhanced color distribution and consistency • Eliminate late notifications and poor communications with a higher level of customer service from their supplier • Provided a PPI-approved colorant as required with the added benefit of additional UL and NSF approvals • Supplied improved solid colorant formulation resulting in fewer customer complaints • Offered a premier problem solving approach with enhanced communications and increased sense of urgency OnColor™ Yellow Solid Colorant KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PPI APPROVALS + IMPROVED QUALITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

PTFE Wire insulation TUBING MANUFACTURER P T F E C A T H E T E R T U B I N G • Food contact compliance • Avoid contamination risks resulting ​from dry pigments • Powder paste extrusion process • High quality dispersion • Availability of custom color options • Supplied pigments with FDA clearance • Optimized pigment particle size and distribution to achieve high-quality dispersion • Provided a technology based on high-quality pigments and ready-to-use formulations​ • Offered a standard liquid pigment portfolio in a wide range of shades with color-matching capabilities • Improved manufacturing process stability and efficiency Colorant Chromatics PTFE Dispersed Pigment Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PROCESSING + COLORABILITY Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

AUTOMOTIVE MOLDER TIER 1 E L E C T R O N I C C A R D R E A D E R P A R T F O R M U L T I M E D I A H U B • Aluminum replacement • Good mechanical properties • PP with 40% Long Glass Fiber • Meet the strict automotive OEM specification • Designed a material solution to obtain all critical mechanical criteria and supply the OEM in a short timeframe • Delivered tailored strategy while offering global reach OnForce Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METAL REPLACEMENT + STRUCTURAL LEARN MORE Copyright © 2025, Avient Corporation.

TIER 1 SUPPLIER S T E E R I N G C O L U M N B R A C K E T & L E V E R • Automotive OEM lightweighting initiative • Trial alternative materials to replace aluminum support bracket and overmolded steel adjustment lever • Up to 5,200 Newton load requirements with minimal deflection allowance • High stiffness & strength to function similar to metal • Achieved 50% weight reduction with metal to composite conversion • Provided structural design & fiber orientation consultations along with CAE analysis to predict performance met requirements • Shortened manufacturing lead time by supplying injection molded material solution Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION LIGHTWEIGHTING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

SNOWMOBILE OEM R U N N I N G B O A R D • Strength and stiffness comparable to incumbent aluminum • Impact resistance at cold temperatures • Fatigue resistance • Extended mechanical performance, even with exposure to water (melted snow) • Good cosmetic finish with UV resistance • Tailored a formulation that maintained performance despite routine moisture exposure and met customer aesthetic standards to eliminate the need for decoration • Guided metal-to-composite conversion and design to redirect weld lines to non-critical structural areas, allowing complex geometric cutouts without post-operation requirements • Enabled cost reduction through assembly step simplification Complēt Moisture Resistant Long Fiber Reinforced Nylons KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION RESIST MOISTURE + METAL CONVERSION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

JOHN MIDEA Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Process Improvement John Midea is senior vice president, Global Operations and Process Improvement at Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services. Midea joined Avient in February 2015 and leads the company’s award-winning global operational excellence initiatives, including manufacturing process improvement, environmental health and safety, global sourcing and logistics, Lean Six Sigma training and deployment, and acquisition integration. Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com

OFC TECHNOLOGY LEADER M I C R O B U N D L E S I N B L O W I N G A P P L I C A T I O N F O R R A I L W A Y S • Strippable with fingers for easy installation/access to fibers • High speed processing at a low wall thickness • Low shrinkage • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • Meet XP C93-850-1-1 standard • Re-designed cable to provide advantageous functional and economical value • Improved flexibility compared to PBT and PP tubes, allowing longer blowing distances on paths with angles of 90° • Increased processing speed and improved ease of installation • Provided better cable lifetime value compared to alternative solutions ECCOH™ 6151 UV SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION FLEXIBILITY + PROCESSABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL C O M P O S I T E S I D E W A L L • Corrosion resistance to withstand salt water pool treatment • UV resistance for durability over years of use • Weight reduction vs. traditional metal to reduce shipping costs and simplify installation • Field tested for 3 years to prove Polystrand solution provides excellent UV, creep, and corrosion resistance • Reduced weight by 50% compared to metal • Rolled product enabled standard shipping vs. coiled steel sidewalls that require LTL delivery Polystrand™ thermoplastic composite laminate (4-ply) with integrated decorative film KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORECopyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

GLOBAL FRIDGE MANUFACTURER R E F R I G E R A T O R B A S E • Provide 5VA flame retardant rating • Utilize existing molds • Keep the same mechanical and physical properties as current material • Dimensional stability – limit shrinkage of final part • High strength – bearing the weight of the whole fridge • Maintain or reduce weight • Expedited development time, providing solutions ready for testing within a week • Enabled first time approval through close customer collaboration • Provided excellent in person support to both customer and moulder throughout trials • Gave technical advice on how to adjust processing parameters, enabling the use of existing molds with the new material Maxxam™ FR Flame Retardant Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION FLAME RETARDANT + PROCESSABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

Khandpur is President and Chief Executive Officer of Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services. Khandpur joined Avient in December 2023. Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com