Patterson, president and chief executive officer, PolyOne Corporation. The state-of-the-art facility is strategically located in a hi-tech industrial park in the JinQiao Development Zone in Shanghai. Rose Vice President, Corporate Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440.930.3162 kyle.rose@avient.com

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The new facility will facilitate collaboration, accelerate application development and increase speed-to-market for customers in the Asia Pacific region. The state-of-the-art facility will be strategically located in a new hi-tech industrial park in the JinQiao Development Zone in Shanghai, and will focus on research and development projects generated within the company‟s Specialty Engineered Materials business segment. Rose Director, Corporate Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-3162 kyle.rose@avient.com

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In response, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) has developed new Geon™ Bold vinyl materials with dark, rich colors that stand up to the elements, especially heat build up, without losing their vibrancy or performance. Patterson, president and chief executive officer, PolyOne Corporation. Rose Vice President, Corporate Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-3162 kyle.rose@avient.com

By working closely with LEONI we developed a highly-technical solution that offered the additional chemical resistance and durability they required,” commented Craig Nikrant, president, Global Specialty Engineered Materials, PolyOne Corporation. Corporate Media Contact: Kyle G. Rose Director, Corporate Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440.930.3162 kyle.rose@avient.com