MAJOR OUTDOOR RETAILER I N T E R N A L W I L D G A M E B A C K P A C K F R A M E • Simpler manufacturing process to enable higher volume production • Retain shape while carrying wild game load • Toughness to survive backcountry use • Easy cleaning after use • Lowered production cost by substituting injection molded composite for thermoset layup • Redesigned frame to meet higher structural load requirements • Integrated design features to ease cleaning and improve functionality Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PA66 Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/high-temperature-polymer-formulations/compl%C4%93t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S E A T P A N • Consolidate parts to reduce assembly time and lower manufacturing costs • Maintain performance while replacing metal seat pan with lightweight composite material • Aided consolidation of multiple metal parts and fasteners into a single injection molded component, lowering costs $100k year • Saved time and money using FEA validation to confirm real-world performance before building tooling • Created full-size 3D printed prototypes to test fit and function Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics

Fiber-Line GLS Thermoplastic Alloys Polystrand

Holds multiple optical fibers 3. Optical fibers –Two parts of an optical fiber: core (carries the signal and cladding (reflects the signal to move it forward). Central support member • Pultruded composite rod, often polymer coated 5.

TIER 1 AEROSPACE SUPPLIER S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L C O M P O N E N T • Reduce weight to improve fuel economy • Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements • Meet structural requirements • Simplify manufacturing process • Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while maintaining the strength performance properties • Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke, toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft • Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing specifications • Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and better processability for thin wall parts Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber Reinforced PES Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? All Rights Reserved. https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics

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Founded in 2003 by industry veteran and composite pioneer PlastiComp has steadily grown through its ability to replace metal and lightweight products with unique and complex long fiber technology (LFT) composite formulations.  comprehensive approach to design, service and innovation in thermoplastics and composites will enable us to forge even further ahead with our LFT technology, and I'm excited that our teams have joined together in collaboration for the future."

American Composites Manufacturers Association The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) is the world’s largest composites industry trade group, driven to make composites the sustainable material of preference. This goal will drive energy savings and reinforce our leadership in efficiency, strengthening competitiveness.

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