The challenge was to develop a solution that would maintain grip when wet, be non-abrasive to the skin, stand up to UV, allow good adherence to and visibility of the board— all the while, staying true to SurfCo’s roots in both safety and performance. In response to the tests, Avient leveraged its expansive portfolio of specialty additives to tailor the TPE for enhanced UV resistance and to inhibit mold growth—leading to an end product that would perform better for longer. Ultimately, Avient customized a GLS™ wet grip TPE that outmaneuvered traditional materials—delivering dynamic hydrophobic performance, translucent aesthetics, non-abrasive comfort grip, and excellent UV protection.

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AVIENT SOLUTION UV RESISTANCE + FAST PROCESSING • Good electrical performance • Low smoke emissions and good flame retardant performance • UV resistance suitable for permanent outdoor use • Cold bending and elongation at break at -40°C LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

GLOBAL CABLE MANUFACTURER M I C R O M O D U L E S F O R O P T I C A L F I B E R C A B L E S Meet specific standards for stranded, loose tube, optical fiber cable performance and production, including: • High speed processing at a low wall thickness • Good colorability • Resistance to chemicals and filling compounds • UV ageing performance • Low shrinkage • Enabled faster processing speeds and manufacturing consistency with a reliable material, eliminating waste • Enabled easier installation with excellent colorability at low wall thickness • Provided technical support to transfer the product to multiple plants ECCOH LSFOH 6154 UV KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AVIENT SOLUTION Colorant Chromatics UV Laser Marking Additives for FEP LEARN MORE© 2024, Avient Corporation. All Rights Reserved https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/laser-marking-additives/colorant-chromatics-uv-laser-marking-technology Wire & cable manufacturer

OEM AUTOMOTRIZ DESTACADO B A S T I D O R P A R A T E C H O • Resistencia a impactos • Estabilidad UV a largo plazo • Igualado al color negro específico • Se desarrolló un acuerdo de cadena de suministro a fin de asegurar un suministro confiable y mitigar los riesgos • Se proporcionó la entrega justo a tiempo para ayudar al cliente a mantener bajos niveles de capital de trabajo y optimizar el espacio de almacenamiento • Se proporcionó un producto que favorece la sustentabilidad a fin de aumentar potencialmente, el atractivo comercial del producto final para el cliente Formulación de nylon reciclado postindustrial Nymax™ PIR REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT? SOLUCIÓN AVIENT RESISTENCIA A IMPACTOS Y ESTABILIDAD UV MÁS INFORMACIÓNCopyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

W A X M A T ® G R I P T A P E • Provide alternative material to traditional wax and EVA foam for grip on surfboards • Translucent appearance • Coextrude with polypropylene (PP) film • Excellent UV resistance • Customized formulation for exceptional hydrophobic grip and non-abrasive finish • Incorporated specialty additives to enhance UV resistance and inhibit mold growth • Solved technical processing challenges to achieve efficient coextrusion of materials and achieve optimal bonding to adhesive backing • Enabled customer to achieve market differentiation and expand into new markets and applications Custom GLS™ TPE Wet Grip Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AAutomobiles can be safe and sound without being weighed down by metal or heavy plastic components. Long fiber reinforced plastics Explore three key opportunities for metal-to-plastic conversion

Reinforced polymer materials are increasingly being used for structural applications because they allow manufacturers to replace traditional metal components with lighter-weight plastics. However, transitioning from metal to plastic requires thorough technical analysis and preparation. By factoring in static and dynamic data, the CAE simulations can identify where an injection molded plastic part may crack or break when exposed to real-world conditions such as physical loading force, sudden impact (crash simulation), or environmental factors like temperature and humidity.  

Reinforced polymer materials are increasingly being used for structural applications because they allow manufacturers to replace traditional metal components with lighter-weight plastics. However, transitioning from metal to plastic requires thorough technical analysis and preparation. By factoring in static and dynamic data, the CAE simulations can identify where an injection molded plastic part may crack or break when exposed to real-world conditions such as physical loading force, sudden impact (crash simulation), or environmental factors like temperature and humidity.