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? AVIENT SOLUTION LIGHTWEIGHT + KINK RESISTANT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE (WPC) MFG S H E E T A N D D E C K I N G • Lightweighting solution offering energy savings and manufacturing efficiencies • Reduced downtime associated with poor quality rejections • Consistent and uniform cell structure in decking material • Compatibility with mono-core extrusion formula (rice hull bio-filler and virgin PVC) when used with a chemical foaming additive • Density control of 0.60-0.65 g/cc in production • Provided a CFA solution that offered energy savings, process optimization, and extended manufacturing run times • Enabled improved performance results and enhanced process control • Allowed tighter tolerance control with uniform cell structure, eliminating voids and surpassing density target ($100K savings) • Increased productivity and aesthetic finish with secondary operations (sanding) KEY REQUIREMENTS Excelite™ Chemical Foaming Additives (CFA) WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION LIGHTWEIGHTING + IMPROVED QUALITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

Excelite OnePager Grab Handle (2) TIER 1 MOLDER A U T O M O T I V E G R A B H A N D L E • Reduce production cycle times • Achieve processing consistency in chemical foaming additive (CFA) performance • Control dimensional stability and reduce production scrap rates • Lower conversion costs • Improved cycle time by 20% • Achieved additional 2% density reduction • Resulted in a finer cell structure with a higher cell density, significantly improving dispersion and dimensional stability • Maintained Class A finish • Reduced CFA use rate by 80% Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS* WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION CONSISTENCY + CYCLE TIME REDUCTION LEARN MORE *Note – all compared to previous CFA Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

A M E R I C A & A S I A • Eliminate voids in plastic that create quality issues • Reduce high scrap rates due to sink marks • Improve low strength-to-weight ratio due to voids • Reduce long cycle times • Run more fractional melt / low melt flow resins • Improved cell structure and physical properties • Removed sink marks to reduce scrap rates • Improved gas retention when used with N2 physical foam • Reduced short shots for lower scrap rates • Improved melt flow and created a more controllable foaming process • Provided greater ability to process low melt flow resins Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS* WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PHYSICAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT LEARN MORE *Note – all compared to previous CFA Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

BUILDING MATERIALS RETAILER R O O F I N G M E M B R A N E S • Improve marketing claims for product performance and polymer integrity • Prevent and improve field life, and protect product from the growth and appearance of flora, fungi and algae from outdoor environmental exposures • Ability to convert materials from liquid to solid in order to accommodate advanced manufacturing technique • Seeking OBPA alternative • Delivered a product differentiating solution that eliminated both polymer-degrading microbials and mitigated the flora and fungal accumulation that causes discoloration and staining • Enabled versatility with combined liquid and solid masterbatch solutions • Provided a cost-effective and environmentally friendly OBPA alternative WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PERFORMANCE + LONGEVITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

COOKWARE MANUFACTURER A I R F R Y E R W I N D O W • Clear, FDA food-contact compliant material that can be run through a dishwasher • Able to withstand long-term steam and heat • Allows injection molding of a complex shape with aesthetics that convey cleanliness and quality • Added concentrate to a natural PES material allowing it to retain clarity and aesthetics in an FDA-compliant solution • Enabled material to withstand sterilization and maintain continuous heat resistance • Provided a more pleasing appearance that could command a greater price point due to perception of higher quality Colorant Chromatics™ PESU Concentrate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION AESTHETICS + HEAT RESISTANCE LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.

OnFlex LO - HVAC Flap - Spanish PROVEEDOR TIER 2 R E J I L L A P A R A S I S T E M A S D E V E N T I L A C I Ó N Y C A L E F A C C I Ó N • Eliminar el post-calentamiento de las piezas a fin de lograr el nivel de olor necesario (≤3.0 VDA 270) • Tener la menor emisión de compuestos orgánicos volátiles (VOC/FOG) (VDA 278), con el mismo compresión set del material anterior • Menos pasos de procesamiento y menores costos de energía para el moldeador • Se lograron los niveles VOC/FOG requeridos y se cumplió el desempeño con el estándar de compresión set OnFlex™ LO REQUERIMIENTOS CLAVE ¿POR QUÉ AVIENT? SOLUCIÓN AVIENT CUMPLE CON LAS NORMAS VIAQ MÁS INFORMACIÓN Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.

continuous lifting of 55 lbs. bags) and eliminate transport of raw material up stairs or on to mezzanine to reduce potential for injuries during material handling • Provide a dust-free raw material handling and manufacturing environment • Alleviate employee health concerns by providing a cleaner production floor and lower levels of airborne TiO2 dust • Maintain an OSHA compliant facility • Automated a raw material handling solution that included no lifting, cutting, or tearing of raw material packaging • Eliminated fine TiO2 and pigment-related particles, providing cleaner air in manufacturing areas • Provided a safe and sustainable environment by helping reduce workplace dust exposure • Enabled employee redeployment to other activities, optimizing use of labor ColorMatrix™ Liquid Colorant and Dosing Equipment KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SAFETY + SUSTAINABILITY LEARN MORECopyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

Met critical government environmental regulations • Leveraged key existing vendor relationships to supply the only material able to meet all requirements • Mass-produced braids in parallel that attach to meet the length target • Ensured simple qualification process to increase speed to market Fiber-Line™ Vectran HT Braid KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PERFORMANCE + EFFICIENCY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.

Beggs is senior vice president and chief financial officer of Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services. Beggs joined Avient in August 2020 and has more than 20 years of experience in finance and business leadership roles in both public and private organizations with an emphasis on specialty materials and diverse end markets. Avient Corporation • 33587 Walker Road • Avon Lake, Ohio 44012 • 440.930.1000 • www.avient.com https://www.avient.com/