CRAFTECH® N O N - M E T A L L I C F A S T E N E R S • Corrosion resistance • Electrical isolation • Strength performance similar to competitive products made of metals • Supplied pre-colored long fiber reinforced composites for consistent appearance • Formulated an LFT solution to meet key performance needs and strength to compete against metal alternatives • Delivered custom formulated materials on- time with short lead times and in low release quantities Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber ETPU Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AEROSPACE INTERIORS OEM S E A T S P A C E R & A R M R E S T • Weight reduction to increase airliner fuel economy • Meet FAA safety requirements for FST compliance and 16G kinetic survivability • Agility to delivery solution within 8-month compressed product development timeline • Achieved 40% weight reduction generating $16,000 per year reduction in fuel costs • Optimized component designs for long fiber material and conducted FEA validation • Performed prototype molding and testing for load and impact specifications to expedite development Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PES Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MILITARY AND TACTICAL GEAR MANUFACTURER H O L S T E R • Impact resistance in all temperatures • Strength • Ductility • UV resistance • Easy to process • Color match to specific black color • Supported material selection and provided technical processing expertise through our application development and technical service team • Enabled two-day delivery through regional stocking strategies Nymax™ REC Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AUTOMOTIVE OEM P P D O O R P A N E L • Reduce weight while maintaining exact mechanical properties • Provide a more sustainable solution • Reduce CO2 emissions in material production and in the use phase • Offered formulation expertise and a broad portfolio of solutions • Provided technical support to help with product selection and processing parameters • Achieved good surface finish • Enabled a 20% weight reduction Hydrocerol™ Chemical Foaming Agents KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements • Leveraged global footprint to ensure supply continuity • Increased process efficiency by replacing previous thermoset material with TPE LEARN MORE https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers

HEALTHCARE DEVICE MANUFACTURER W E B K N E E B R A C E • Good bonding to polypropylene (PP) • Flexible and soft-touch feel • Skin contact, general FDA compliance • Good tensile strength and resilience • Excellent colorability • Offered material that passed the required FDA regulations • Provided high elasticity memory and ultra soft tactile finish to meet the comfort and pleasant surface feeling requirements • Delivered TPE with easy and stable processing and colorability DynaflexTM Thermoplastics Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

FAMOUS UNDERWEAR BRAND U N D E R W I R E • Formulated a 40% bio-derived material to help meet customer’s sustainable goals with good rigidity and supporting strength • Improved comfort and softness compared to a normal steel underwire design • Passed ISO 105-X18 textile test with good chemical resistance, durability, and wash fastness Customized reSound™ BIO TPE WHY AVIENT?

GLOBAL ELASTIC & RUBBER PRODUCT MANUFACTURER T O U R N I Q U E T B A N D • Hardness 45, shore A • Thickness 0.5mm and Tensile set

FOOD PACKAGING MANUFACTURER C A N N I N G L I D S E A L S • Meet regulatory requirements for the application • Provide technical support including specific color, processing and molding recommendations • Deliver a high retort formulation to help preserve food quality and extend shelf life • Developed an FDA-compliant bio-derived plastisol to meet necessary regulatory specifications and help gain market share • Provided technical expertise throughout the design and manufacturing process • Offered a high retort solution with material strength and durability CORE™ Bio-based Vinyl Plastisols KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

NORBERT MERKLEIN Vice President and General Manager EMEA, Color, Additives and Inks Norbert Merklein serves as vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additive and Inks at Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services.