In doing so, we innovate solutions that help our customers overcome their challenges or capitalize on opportunities provided by the fast- changing world and secular trends. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; disruptions or inefficiencies in our supply chain, logistics, or operations; changes in laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we conduct business, including with respect to plastics and climate change; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; demand for our products and services; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; our ability to service our indebtedness and restrictions on our current and future operations due to our indebtedness; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates, changes in the rate of inflation, geopolitical conflicts, tariffs and any recessionary conditions. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

ECert - 2023-09-26T122339.151.pdf Page 1 of 10 Validity of this certificate is based on the successful completion of the periodic surveillance audits of the management system defined by the above scope and is contingent upon prompt,written notification to ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. of significant changes to the management system or components thereof.

In particular, these include statements relating to future actions; prospective changes in raw material costs, product pricing or product demand; future performance; estimated capital expenditures; results of current and anticipated market conditions and market strategies; sales efforts; expenses; the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and environmental liabilities; and financial results. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Even more, our manufacturing capabilities are flexible and easily adaptable to changing customer needs.

Figure 3 shows how the wall thickness can suddenly change when outside and inside rounds are not concentric. The second area is called the compression zone, which is warmer than the feed zone and the screw channels are smaller in order to rotate the material. The position of this platen will change when using a mechanical clamping unit, so that clamp tonnage can be applied.

Lead times for meeting customer orders shrank from four weeks to one. With RoHS and REACH documentation on all masterbatch orders, international customers were an option once again.

Color adaptations are possible and color changes can be easily carried out during production. In order to meet new design constraints and improve recyclability, laser welding masterbatches can also be provided for various polymers and colors, including black and dark colors.