LEADING GARDEN TOOLS BRAND O S C I L L A T I N G S P R I N K L E R S • Superior abrasion resistance performance • Ability to pass standard UV testing as well as the customer’s more stringent UV criteria • Global support and material availability • Developed a customized TPE material with superior UV resistance, adhesion to ABS, and demolding • Leveraged in-house UV chamber tests to exceed UV parameter requirements • Worked closely with customer’s product development, engineering and quality teams to test and specify material • Supplied grade globally with local technical and manufacturing support OnFlex™ S KE Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

APPLIANCE MAKER F O O D H A N D L I N G & C O O K I N G C O M P O N E N T S • Minimize yellow / amber color tone of PEI and PES that detracts from the perception of quality for cooking and food service appliances • Maintain inherent heat and steam resistance of PEI and PES • Food contact compatibility • Colorants counteracted yellow tones without sacrificing heat and steam resistance • Achieved a more intense blue-gray shade that reinforces appliance quality and cleanliness and improves perception of the food Colorant Chromaticsä Precolor and Masterbatch Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER S I D E S T E P • High strength • Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage • Pleasing cosmetic finish • Strong flexural modulus • Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the strength of the incumbent short fiber material without a need for retooling • Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation • Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom • Modeled performance of long glass fiber design with advanced testing capabilities (FEA, moldflow, burnoff) Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER S I D E S T E P • High strength • Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage • Pleasing cosmetic finish • Strong flexural modulus • Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the strength of the incumbent short fiber material without a need for retooling • Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation • Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom • Modeled performance of long glass fiber design with advanced testing capabilities (FEA, moldflow, burnoff) Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION STRENGTH + PART CONSOLIDATION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

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?

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT OEM S T E E R I N G C O L U M N • Similar strength performance to existing aluminum assembly • Withstand outdoor UV exposure • Weight reduction for improved performance • Corrosion and moisture resistance • Premium aesthetic • Provided a material that met application load requirements and allowed for part consolidation • Delivered confidence in changing material through design consultation, robust Mold Flow simulation support, and UV customization • Incorporated carbon fiber to support a marketing story Complēt™ Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Complet LFT - Trail Bicycle Suspension Link PERFORMANCE CYCLING OEM T R A I L B I C Y C L E S U S P E N S I O N L I N K • Weight reduction to reduce cyclist fatigue • Structural strength and toughness capability • Endure repeated piston actions during use • Replaced aluminum to reduce weight 33% • Optimized design for metal-to-thermoplastic conversion • Conducted FEA performance analysis to confirm composite met specifications Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CUTLERY MAKER P R E M I U M K I T C H E N K N I V E S • Replaced aluminum while providing the same premium weight and feel of a metal • Withstand dishwashing without the discoloration issues of aluminum handles • Streamlined the design and molding phase, working directly with the manufacturer • Enabled the customer to expand their product line, providing a dishwasher safe kitchen knife into the market Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

CABLE MANUFACTURER J A C K E T F O R P O W E R C A B L E • High tear resistance > 11 N/mm • High ESCR performance • Cost efficient solution • Hot pressure resistance above 80°C • Provided a jacket solution that complies with the LTS1 requirement as per BS 7655-6.1 • Enabled use in armored cables operating at a maximum conductor temperature of 90°C • Supported customer to optimize processing of the new material ECCOH™ LSFOH 5983 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

E L E C T R I C H A I R C L I P P E R S HAIRSTYLING APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER • Regulatory – UL rated flame retardancy • High stiffness and impact resistance • Excellent surface appearance • Colorability/color matching – specific black color • Provided color matching expertise to match glass fiber reinforced formulation to specific customer requirement • Enabled customer to diversify into a new market with a new design of hair clipper for consumers • Developed material quickly - three months from brief to production Bergamid™ A700 glass reinforced flame retardant formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?