TIER 1 SUPPLIER V E H I C L E H V A C S Y S T E M • Rapidly develop formulations for 7 types of thermoplastic • Help Tier 1 meet VW requirements for anti-static solutions • Able to quickly develop 7 SmartBatch (color + effect additive) solutions, for 7 types of thermoplastic • Avient formulated the TPE used in the air vents for this HVAC system SmartBatch™ Combination Colorants and Additives, Cesa™ Stat Additives, and OnFlex™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Microsoft PowerPoint - OnColor Combination MIC Color - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot AUTOMOTI VE OEM L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R • Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics • Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint • Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for exterior part • Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP (AS1) utilizing Avient Design center • Produced master plaques to showcase new color • Accelerated testing to certify outstanding weathering resistance • Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize metallic effect in the final part Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING GARDEN TOOLS BRAND O S C I L L A T I N G S P R I N K L E R S • Superior abrasion resistance performance • Ability to pass standard UV testing as well as the customer’s more stringent UV criteria • Global support and material availability • Developed a customized TPE material with superior UV resistance, adhesion to ABS, and demolding • Leveraged in-house UV chamber tests to exceed UV parameter requirements • Worked closely with customer’s product development, engineering and quality teams to test and specify material • Supplied grade globally with local technical and manufacturing support OnFlex™ S KE Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Over the years his responsibilities at Verbunt Chemie included: Product Development, Quality Management, and Purchasing. EXPERIMENTAL Material Two classes of “universal overmolding TPEs” have been developed and used in this study. CONCLUSION Two classes of TPE formulations have been developed and studied for rigid thermoplastics overmolding applications.

L A W N & G A R D E N O E M F A N F O R B L O W E R / V A C U U M • Lighter than incumbent magnesium part to improve start- up efficiency and enhance overall user experience • High impact resistance to withstand the effect of fast- moving landscaping debris • Good dimensional stability to meet tight tolerances of assembly • Expertise to guide next-generation product development • Proved material performance success through extensive Mold Flow and FEA simulations to prove concept without prototyping and minimize development costs • Produced material globally to support regional demands • Referred customer to US-based dependable mold shops to support local production Complēt™ MT 40% Long Glass Fiber Impact Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

L A W N & G A R D E N O E M F A N F O R B L O W E R / V A C U U M • Lighter than incumbent magnesium part to improve start- up efficiency and enhance overall user experience • High impact resistance to withstand the effect of fast- moving landscaping debris • Good dimensional stability to meet tight tolerances of assembly • Expertise to guide next-generation product development • Proved material performance success through extensive Mold Flow and FEA simulations to prove concept without prototyping and minimize development costs • Produced material globally to support regional demands • Referred customer to US-based dependable mold shops to support local production Complēt™ MT 40% Long Glass Fiber Impact Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT OEM P A I N T S P R A Y E R • Meet or exceed UL94 V-2 flame rating • Able to interact with existing bulk chemistry without compromising functionality or brand color and aesthetics • Deliver cost targets while providing operational efficiency and a working capital strategy • Accelerate product development timeline, and provide UL94 testing verification prior to production trials • Achieved all flame rating requirements and assisted with regulatory approvals • Developed a proprietary Smartbatch solution that minimized potential effects from interaction with current bulk chemistries • Provided needed support with qualification process and testing requirements, saving time and cost • Afforded on-going support with A2LA test labs, sampling, and lot-to-lot consistency with exacting performance Smartbatch™ Formulation: Cesa™ Flame Retardant Additives and OnColor™ Colorants KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Case Study - ColorMatrix Impress rPET Bottle vF PDF © 2019, All Right Reserved PolyOne Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 BOTICÁRIO C O S M E T I C P A C K A G I N G • Cosmetic bottle packaging colorant designed to help distinguish product on the shelf • Compatible with sustainable packaging material to enable use in rPET technology • Brand-specified color • Local material development support • Achieved brighter color and more brilliant metallic effect than alternative colorants • Developed for use in 10% recycled rPET bottle • Formulated custom liquid colorant on-site and matched to brand color standard ColorMatrix™ Impress™ High Gloss Metallic Effect Colorants liquid color for bottle packaging KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY POLYONE?

He is responsible for developing and executing Avient's long-term innovation strategy for new and emerging products and technology platforms, at the intersection of high growth markets and secular trends. He eventually served as 3M’s Vice President for Research and Development for the Automotive and Aerospace Solutions division.

He is responsible for developing and executing Avient’s long-term innovation strategy for new and emerging products and technology platforms, at the intersection of high-growth markets and secular trends. He eventually served as 3M’s Vice President for Research and Development for the Automotive and Aerospace Solutions division.