PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING OEM V I A L S , B O T T L E S & C O N T A I N E R S • Raw materials pre-tested to USP 661.1 and ICHQ3D guidelines • Stabilization during molding and sterilization processes for both opaque and transparent polymer materials • Certified formulations available globally • Offered pre-tested raw materials and produced in an ISO 13485 certified site, minimizing risk across the pharmaceutical value chain • Delivered specialized formulated solutions to meet stringent pharmaceutical packaging requirements • Provided global formulations transferrable from our three ISO 13485 certified facilities Mevopur™ Healthcare Concentrates 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?

LEADING PRODUCER OF CLOSURES FOR SPIRITS L U X U R Y C L O S U R E S • Replace metal while providing metallic look and feel • Customization of density and color • Easy processing • FDA compliance • Replaced metal with a weighted polymer solution to maintain high-quality perception • Minimized the appearance of chips from everyday wear better than metal by matching closure interior and metalized coating colors • Enabled the customer to introduce their luxury closures to a new market segment Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

BIOPHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY COMPANY T U B I N G C L A M P • High impact and wear resistance • Low moisture uptake • Comparable dimensional stability to nylon • Eco-conscious alternative to PA66 and PA6 • Delivered a comparable alternative to nylons during supply shortages, resulting in rugged performance and a lower carbon footprint • Provided improved chemical resistance to nylon clamps to withstand repeated cleanings from harsh disinfectants • Offered a global manufacturing footprint to support future expansion of the end products to markets outside the Americas Trilliant™ HC 8910 Glass-Filled Polyketone Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION DURABILITY + MATERIAL AVAILABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

BROOKS R U N N I N G S H O E • Exceed current material performance • Optimal cushioning • Fast reaction time • Both energy absorption and return • Provided a 30-50% improvement in cushioning over traditional material • Simplified manufacturing from four-steps to a single injection molding process, yielding a 30-40% reduction in energy usage • Increased sales by up to 40% compared with the previous model Customized TPE Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

BIO additives MR snapshot 2022 Final EXTRUSION CAST PROCESSOR T H I N P L A F I L M & B A G S • Non-stick performance during manufacturing • Excellent film quality with good aesthetics • Efficient and clean process performance • Compliant with food contact applications* • Provided a performance additive to prevent biodegradable resin from sticking to the chill-roll surface • Reduced the polymer friction factor on metal surfaces, resulting in a better film quality • Helped improve the manufacturing process with fewer cleaning steps CESA™ OnCap™ & BIO Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

TIER 2 SUPPLIERS P A N E L S F O R O F F - R O A D V E H I C L E S • Transfer OEM-approved materials from North America to manufacturers in Europe • Help manufacturers avoid cash flow issues on small lot orders • Managed REACH qualification for 10 OEM- approved materials • Optimized logistics so manufacturers could purchase small lots 10 engineered material and Masterbatch solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Certificate number: 24 EN 47 Valid from 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2027 Further clarifications regarding the scope of this certificate and the applicability of EN ISO 50001 : 2018 requirements may be obtained by consulting the organization.

CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING OEM C G M S Y S T E M M O N I T O R • Provide color options that work within a limited existing pigment set • Offer regulatory support in achieving approval for new color formulations • Shorten development time to gain faster approvals and realize lower costs • Offered color options that met desired aesthetics and moods utilizing the approved pigment set while creating a distinct color difference from an existing device • Provided support in achieving regulatory approvals, resulting in significant cost and time savings • Compressed the timeline through on-site color visualization, exploration, and formulation of new colors ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Merklein studied and graduated in Business Administration from IHK Frankfurt institution in Germany.