CLEVELAND – Leading brands in the cosmetics and spirits markets increasingly rely on PolyOne solutions to develop distinctive packaging for luxury cosmetics and premium spirits. Packaging can play a pivotal, influential role in a consumer’s perceived value of a product when designers use tailored materials and colorants that appeal to the senses,” said Darcy Meyers, marketing director for packaging at PolyOne. Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

In the LED lighting space, PolyOne’s Resilience™ LS rigid vinyl polymers have achieved several breakthroughs in multiple market segments, including landscape lighting, vehicle lamps, UV-resistant pool and spa lighting, and architectural luminaires. Our proven materials expertise, coupled with extensive design and processing experience, gives our customers the assistance they need from start to finish,” says Jim Mattey, global marketing director, Performance Products & Solutions for PolyOne. Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

We worked closely with the engineers at Franklin Electric to understand their application and performance needs and offered a solution that not only met the demanding requirements of the pump, but also improved processing performance,” said James Stephenson, director, global marketing, Geon Performance Materials. With 2013 sales of more than $965 million, Franklin Electric is a global leader in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and automotive fuels. Trade Media Contact: Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

By selecting different grades that feature silkiness, grippy feel, or even soft-as-skin qualities, packaging designers and brand owners can convey luxury and brand distinction in both prestige and mass-market product packaging without the constraints and secondary operations that metals require. As the popularity of the metallic look continues to soar, packaging designers are looking for new ways to capitalize on this trend,” said Charles Page, global marketing director, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers. Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

India is an emerging market with one of the fastest growing economies in the world,” said Holger Kronimus, vice president, Europe, at PolyOne. PolyOne opened a new facility in Pune in 2014, initially focused on the production of colorant and additive concentrates to serve end markets such as transportation, electronics & electrical, healthcare, wire & cable, and packaging. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

Our new Versaflex CE 3130 series materials integrate lasting aesthetics and functionality,” said Matthew Mitchell, director, global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient. Media contacts Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Avient Corporation michelle.maniscalco@avient.com Jennifer Huang Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Asia Avient Corporation +86 21-6028-4888 jennifer.huang@avient.com  

These innovative materials, together with PolyOne’s technical know-how and design insight, enable our customers to develop strong, lightweight, and durable products, from concept phase to finished component, across a wide range of markets and applications.” PolyOne’s advanced composites provide high strength and lightweight performance for products within the automotive, heavy truck, marine, consumer, and industrial markets. Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

Technical support from PolyOne also enabled LEONI to accelerate time-to-market for the specialty cables. The product range also comprises wires and strands, standardized cables, special cables and cable system assemblies for various industrial markets. Trade Media Contact: Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America PolyOne Corporation +1 440.930.1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

As beverage makers develop distinctive new beverages to compete in a dynamic and changing market, they also need sophisticated packaging solutions to maintain product quality, increase brand equity, and enhance customer satisfaction,” said Charles Page, global marketing director, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers. Marketing Communications, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers \ PolyOne Corporation

Leading phone case brand owners have been searching for a blue jean stain resistant material that offers expanded design freedom,” said Michelle Hearn, global marketing director, Specialty Engineered Materials at PolyOne. In addition to a boost in design capabilities, our new stain-resistant TPEs also offer the supply chain flexibility and ease of processing that brands require to bring their white and light-colored phone cases to market both quickly and cost effectively.” Senior Manager, Marketing Communications