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CABLE MANUFACTURER F L A M E - R E T A R D A N T S H E A T H F O R R I S E R C A B L E S • Fire performance: CPR classification Dca s1 a1 d0 at a thickness of 350µm • Low shrinkage • Water, UV, and chemical resistance • Low coefficient of friction (CoF) • Reduced overall cable weight cable by reducing the jacket thickness from 550µm to 350µm • Increased the lifetime value of the cable by providing superior chemical and UV resistance • Provided low CoF on the inner layer, making the solution suitable for use with micro ducts as it’s easier to blow cables inside ECCOH LSFOH 5702 SEPAP Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

BOS B A T T E R Y S F R A M E • Recycled materials where possible • Non-halogen flame retardant performance to V0 rating • BOS company color RAL9004 (on visible parts) • Thermal performance for some parts • High strength at low thickness for load-bearing parts • Provided multiple polymer solutions for the battery frame including recycled nylon, thermoplastic elastomers and thermally conductive formulations • Utilized recycled nylon with up to 35% glass fiber content to provide high strength for load-bearing parts at a low thickness to minimize weight • Enabled customer to launch a new innovative battery system with a modular design for use in multiple applications – maximizing the working life of the battery Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulations and Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

T I G H T B U F F E R I N G E L - F I L L E D L O O S E T U B E F O R A E R I A L C A B L E S GLOBAL CABLE MANUFACTURER • Operating temperature from -40°C to 70°C • High gel resistance • Low shrinkage • Stripability for easy installation • Good flame retardancy • Developed a formulation with good thermal behaviour and low shrinkage • Enabled a greater range of operating temperatures giving the customer the flexibility of using the same cable design in a range of different climates • Provided superior gel resistance increasing life time of the cable • Utilized simulation service to optimize customer tooling and extrusion output ECCOH™ 5806 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER H O U S I N G F O R C R A N E C O N T R O L • High impact performance, charpy notched > 60kJ/m2 • Part assembly: tight dimensional tolerances ±0.05mm • Critical weld lines are invisible on the final part • Red RAL 3020 as branding color • Color stability during injection • Offered a nylon (PA66) formulation with high impact resistance and dimensional stability • Supported injection trials with field technical services • Developed a ready-to-use solution in RAL 3020 with excellent color stability, helping to reduce scrap rate from >50% to 4% • Enabled timely production through fast new developments and samplings • Offered additional color options Bergamid Polyamide Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PIRANHA M A R I N E P R O P E L L E R • Similar mechanical properties to aluminum and stainless steel • Improved impact resistance, durability, and vibration damping properties • Injection moldable • Enabled up to 20% more impact resistance compared to standard long fiber reinforced materials, including the incumbent material • Improved durability and vibration damping allowing the blades to flex and absorb energy from minor impacts • Facilitated an interchangeable blade system providing a cost- effective solution for repairs and tuning of propulsion thrust to meet a boat’s intended use, for either speed or transporting loads • Enhanced design flexibility allowing for the innovative blade design to provide 400% more reverse thrust than standard propellers and twice as much as competing metal propellers Complēt™ MT Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

INDUSTRIAL FAN MANUFACTURER A X I A L F A N B L A D E • Replace aluminium alloy • Reduce thickness and weight of fan blade • Withstand 920 Pa of static pressure, high relative humidity (90-95%), and max temperature of 104ºF • Redesigned the 1600mm blade utilizing 3D modeling and mold flow analysis services from Avient Design • Simulated mechanical load to determine which new design would provide optimal performance • Increased strength using a carbon fiber grade, enabling injection-moldable parts and streamlined production • Reduced blade thickness to 35% of the original and blade weight from 7.71 lbs to 1.76 lbs (77% decrease) • Improved overall efficiency of fan with a thinner, lighter blade that cuts through the air Complēt Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?