Avon Lake, OH 44012 Colors, Additives & Inks A leading provider of specialized custom color and additive concentrates in solid and liquid form for thermoplastics, dispersions for thermosets, as well as specialty inks, plastisol, and vinyl slush molding solutions. Our product portfolio, which we believe to be one of the most diverse in our industry, includes specialty formulated, high-performance polymer materials that are manufactured using thermoplastic resins and elastomers, which are then combined with advanced polymer additives, reinforcement, filler, colorant and /or biomaterial technologies. Avient Distribution is strictly a distributor of thermoplastic resin & silicone elastomers.

Avient offers a broad range of specialized and sustainable engineered polymers, thermoplastic elastomers, colorants, and additives that can be formulated to meet custom product specifications and performance requirements of a given application. Industrial Design • Research methodologies • Brainstorming/problem solving • Concept sketching • Ergonomic development • 3D CAD modeling • Photo rendering & 3D prototyping • Color, material, & finish selection • Design for manufacturing Part/Tool/Process Design Optimization Prototype Capabilities • Over 10 injection molding machines ranging from 50–550 tons: - Materials sampling and evaluation • Fully automated continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) injection-overmolding cell - Prototyping combinations of injection molded discontinuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics with CFRTP inserts • Full suite of auxiliary support equipment including: - Material drying - Water and hot oil thermolators for mold heating - Ultrasonic welding for inserts - Secondary & post operations • 150-ton compression molding presses • Profile extrusion • Co-extrusion film and wire & cable • Over 20 molds at varying geometries to validate structural, application, and functional performance.

Avient offers a broad range of specialized and sustainable engineered polymers, thermoplastic elastomers, colorants, and additives that can be formulated to meet custom product specifications and performance requirements of a given application. Industrial Design • Research methodologies • Brainstorming/problem solving • Concept sketching • Ergonomic development • 3D CAD modeling • Photo rendering & 3D prototyping • Color, material, & finish selection • Design for manufacturing Part/Tool/Process Design Optimization Prototype Capabilities • Over 10 injection molding machines ranging from 50–550 tons: - Customer prototype molding - Materials sampling and evaluation • Fully automated continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) injection-overmolding cell - Prototyping combinations of injection molded discontinuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics with CFRTP inserts • Full suite of auxiliary support equipment including: - Material drying - Water and hot oil thermolators for mold heating - Ultrasonic welding for inserts - Secondary & post operations • 150-ton compression molding presses • Profile extrusion • Over 20 molds at varying geometries to validate structural, application, and functional performance.

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Learn more about enhanced modeling and design technology capabilities to more accurately predict long fiber reinforced thermoplastic performance in structural metal replacement applications Avient Design services and a custom Versaflex™ wet grip TPE combine to deliver an optimized and aesthetically differentiated fishing tool for outdoor gear OEM

OUTDOOR GEAR MAKER F I S H I N G T O O L G R I P • Aesthetically differentiate new products while optimizing user functionality and safety • Meet weatherability performance required by industry standard UV and Salt Water Exposure tests • Resist fish oils, sunscreens, and cleaners • Comply with FDA food contact requirements • Provided product development support from concept to production, including visual brand integration, part design, and material selection • Customized grip design and TPE formulation to retain grip and tactile feel in wet and oily environments • Expedited lead time with advanced design and 3D modeling services to enable product launch at key industry tradeshow • Offered global supply continuity with local technical and manufacturing support Custom Versaflex™ Wet Grip TPE and Avient Design Services KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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? https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/wet-grip-tpe-surfco-case-study.pdf

As an added benefit, Avient designed a universal carrier that enabled the manufacturer to use the same additives across a variety of olefins, elastomers, and other resins.