VICTORINOX S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more ergonomic and provide: • Scratch and chemical resistance • Impact resistance and durability • A grippy, soft-touch feel • Collaborated with the customer to fully understand and meet their design challenges and goals • Used design and material expertise to develop a customized two-material solution that met all key requirements • Enabled the customer to produce a new, innovative product appealing to its consumers Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with GLS™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION ERGONOMICS + METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

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This included an upgrade to the knife’s grips, which long had been made of metal. Although a very durable material, metal can present a challenge as it can become slippery when wet. They wanted to transition from metal to a polymer-based, two-component handle that would deliver: • scratch and chemical resistance • excellent mechanical properties • a grippy, soft-touch feel To support the transition, Victorinox sought our help based on its expertise in polymer science and ability to support product development and efficient manufacturing of the new two-component handles.

Engineered Polymer Formulations | Lightweighting , Metal Replacement Plastic / metal hybrid designs can bring the best of both worlds – reduced weight and structural integrity. Take advantage of hybrid plastic/metal designs

Microsoft PowerPoint - OnColor Combination MIC Color - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot AUTOMOTIVE OEM L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R • Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics • Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint • Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for exterior part • Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP (AS1) utilizing Avient Design center • Produced master plaques to showcase new color • Accelerated testing to certify outstanding weathering resistance • Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize metallic effect in the final part Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METALLIC EFFECT + PAINT REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

COSMETIC PACKAGING MANUFACTURER P E R F U M E C A P • A weighted material with a metallic finish • A material that could be injection molded into a premium perfume cap • Formulated a weighted material with 2.0 specific gravity that is FDA approved • Enabled customer to enter the premium packaging market, typically reserved for metal working converters • Provided a material that could be injection molded • Provided metallic finish aesthetic with cool touch haptics Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WEIGHT + PROCESSABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

Name of topic CARGO TRAILER MANUFACTURER T R A I L E R W A L L S & F L O O R • Replace metal sheet skin and framing on current trailer design • Reduce trailer weight and labor costs • Provide a reliable supply chain and quality control system • Provided an impact resistant and corrosion- proof composite material to prevent dents and rust • Reduced labor costs by delivering a customized three-layer composite with a polymer film to replace sheet metal and metal framing • Ensured supply chain reliability with fast delivery and quality control located in North America Polystrand™ APET Thermoplastic Composite Tri-ply Laminate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Move Over, Metal Why consider plastics in lieu of metal? High density polymer-metal composites are an ideal alternative to lead and other traditional metals

Replacing metal with PolyOne Therma-Tech™ conductive polymer enables Sylumis to manufacture the lamps more efficiently and with even more innovative designs. Transitioning from metal to specialty engineered polymer solutions helps our customers meet their goals for efficient manufacturing, innovative design and weight savings.” Quality, technical innovation and sustainability are the three pillars of our company, and collaborating with PolyOne on this metal replacement project helped us in all three areas,” added Jean-Luc Berthet-Bondet, director at Sylumis.

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