TRANSPORTATION OEM A F T E R M A R K E T M O T O R C Y C L E T R U N K L I D & B A S E • Maintain physical performance of incumbent 30% glass fiber nylon while improving sink and warp issues • Black with an easy-to-paint surface • UV resistant • Collaborated to rapidly provide an alternative material with excellent balance of physical properties and durability • Achieved comparable performance while improving paintability • Quickly provided samples and offered on-site application development and technical support at molding trials Nymax™ Glass and Mineral Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

GILMOUR® A Q U A A R M O R T M L I G H T W E I G H T H O S E • Lightweight • Improved kink resistance and flexibility • Soft yet durable solution for consumer appeal • Shelf differentiation • Drinking water safe • Met all requirements with a custom TPE solution, enabling Gilmour to produce a more compact hose about 50% lighter than standard PVC hoses • Incorporated custom colorants for brand consistency, and specialty additives for enhanced UV and abrasion resistance • Delivered a single-material solution for easier manufacturing, and supplied materials locally to align with customer’s “Made in the USA” brand • Provided regulatory and technical support to product development Customized Versaflex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING WASTE MANAGEMENT OEM I N D U S T R I A L C O N T A I N E R S • Eliminate shrinkage and warpage, and control dimensional aspects of finished parts • Improve quality assurance metrics and reduce downtime associated with quality rejections • Reduce process parameter changes and maintain consistency when running multiple colors • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings, process optimization & extended manufacturing run times • Preserved industrial waste container quality while maintaining functional performance and application dimensional stability • Provided xpertise in process optimization and polymer formulation, where material & mold flow, reducing cycle times, and color harmony between diverse polymers matter most • Accelerated speed to market by several weeks with versatile agnostic product forms (solid and liquid) coupled with technical service Hydrocerol™ and Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Agents (CFA) KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

PACKAGING CONVERTER R P E T W A T E R B O T T L E S • Provided the only reheat additive with APR Critical Guidance & Bottle-to-Bottle Recognition • Allowed increased use of rPET with no negative impact to performance or aesthetics • Enabled preforms to heat more quickly to improve cycle times and reduce energy usage • Set up onsite dosing equipment for customer at multiple locations and provided technical support nationally ColorMatrix™ SmartHeat™ RHC WHY AVIENT?

Pipe Mfg Liquid Color App Snapshot final (1) PIPE MANUFACTURER P R E S S U R E / N O N - P R E S S U R E P I P E S • Provide a safe and compliant manufacturing environment for all team members • Improve weatherability and outdoor exposure longevity in field and yard environments • Increase color consistency and enhance pipe appearance • Reduce scrap rates and eliminate order rejections • Meet required compliance and regulatory approvals • Incur no capital expense for dosing & handling equipment • Provided a customer-centric approach focused on gaining operational efficiencies to support an improved manufacturing environment • Offered formulation expertise and problem-solving experience to upgrade pipe performance • Attained finely dispersed TiO2 and color distribution throughout the pipe, meeting quality requirements while reducing scrap rates • Delivered solutions with extensive NSF, UL and pipe industry approvals • Supplied dosing equipment to eliminate capital costs, backed with on-call technical support ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant + Dosing Equipment KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER S T E T H O S C O P E S • Provide a silicone paste colorant dispersion for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) to use in stethoscope ear tips • Create a custom-colored vinyl plastisol formulation for stethoscope tubing • Harmonize color across materials to meet specific process and performance requirements • Deliver effective communication and cross-functional collaboration • Offered dependable silicone paste colorants that allowed for comfort and easy sterilization • Provided a colored vinyl plastisol to reduce tackiness and support product longevity • Collaborated internally to align all materials and provide color consistency across components • Supported fast color changes and met quality specifications through constant communication and technical expertise Silcopas Silicone Paste Colorants and CORE Vinyl Plastisols for Healthcare KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Automotive OEM AUTOMOTIVE OEM B U S B A R C A R R I E R F O R E V B A T T E R Y • Non-halogen solution • Flame performance to UL 94 V-0 @ 1.6 mm, GWFI 960°C @ 2mm • Excellent mechanical properties • Easy to process • Heat stabilized and high flow properties • Provide a non-halogenated solution with increased performance • Supported our customer throughout the project with design, regulatory and technical expertise • Helped to achieve the rigid requirements of EV battery applications Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame Retardant Polyolefin Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Prior to joining Avient, he worked at Deloitte for 10 years, where he focused on leading audit teams and advising clients on SEC and technical accounting matters.

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