CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, will feature the latest technologies for packaging applications at PACK EXPO International 2014 this week in Chicago. Corporate Media Contact: Kyle G. Rose Director, Corporate Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-3162 kyle.rose@avient.com

Plastics have brought critical sanitary, safety, health preservation and infrastructure benefits to the world, especially in developing regions, helping to improve living standards, hygiene and nutrition. We took a leadership position with AEPW because we believe that together, our world can bring about meaningful solutions to this complex waste problem, through education, infrastructure, engagement and innovation. Avient offers a broad portfolio of technologies that help our customers—and our planet—be more sustainable.

Since 2021, Avient has actively participated in the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary leadership platform dedicated to responsible business practices. These principles guide Avient’s commitment to sustainable development and its contribution to the global goals outlined in the  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  We also provide our customers with innovative healthcare technologies that prevent and reduce the spread of germs and illness.

Jellison, 57, is vice president and chief financial officer of Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK), one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, where he is responsible for all areas of international finance, including accounting, planning and analysis, SEC reporting, acquisition valuations, internal audit, tax and treasury. His prior experience includes 15 years at Dentsply, and among his leadership positions over that time were CFO and senior vice president with business unit accountability for operations in the United States, Europe and Asia. Vice President, Corporate Communications PolyOne Corporation

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Invests in its GSDI Specialty Dispersions Assets and Technology The company is making strategic investments in its Massillon, Ohio facility that will expand production capacity and efficiency with new equipment and increase laboratory capabilities – accelerating product development, operational excellence and customer value. Van Hulle, president, Color, Additives and Inks, PolyOne Corporation.

Message from the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee Looking ahead, the need for business leadership on ESG-related matters has never been greater. Sincerely, Members of the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee, Avient Board of Directors

Working closely with the Citroën design team, PolyOne developed a specialty OnColor™ Smartbatch™ color and additive technology that allows the distinctive panels to meet stringent UV stability, appearance and durability requirements. Corporate Media Contact: Kyle G. Rose Director, Corporate Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-3162 kyle.rose@avient.com

Homepage // News Center // Avient Develops New MagIQ™ Nonwoven Electret Grades for HEPA Filters Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy Media contact Jennifer Huang Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Asia Avient Corporation +86 21 6028 4888 jennifer.huang@@avient.com

PolyOne Corporation Ripple's leadership in this new capacity.  Walter has a broad understanding of our specialty technologies and their value-generating applications.

We are thrilled to have John join our leadership team and continue our tradition of operational excellence and continuous improvement in safety, quality, service and operations,” said Robert M. Patterson, president and CEO, PolyOne Corporation. Rose Vice President, Corporate Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-3162 kyle.rose@avient.com