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SAO PAULO, Brazil – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer solutions (TPEs), is showcasing three new additions to its OnFlex™ HFFR (non-halogenated flame-retardant) 300 TPE series at Brasilplast 2011 (booth A 68). These new grades give consumer electronics and appliance OEMs an opportunity to expand market reach in applications requiring flame retardant performance and superior aesthetics without the use of halogens or phthalates. View more and related images

SAO PAULO, Brazil – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, is exhibiting a comprehensive portfolio of innovative ECCOH™ brand solutions for wire and cable applications at Brasilplast 2011 (booth A68). These non-halogenated offerings enable customers to fast-track regulatory approvals, improve the sustainability of their products, and increase speed to market. View more and related images

SAO PAULO, Brazil – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, is unveiling several new innovations at BrasilPlast 2011 (booth A68) this week. “At this significant industry event, we are highlighting our breakthrough polymer solutions formulated to help customers ‘make innovation possible’ by differentiating their products, enhancing their operations and providing them with significant competitive advantage," said Bernard Baert, president, Europe and South America. View more and related images

SAO PAULO, Brazil – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today introduced OnCap™ CTR Performance Additive at Brasilplast 2011 (booth A68). This innovative solution enables processors to improve product quality and operational efficiency to gain a significant competitive advantage for a variety of end-use applications. View more and related images

SAO PAULO, Brazil – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer solutions (TPEs), today announced an addition to their healthcare offering with the new Versalloy™ HC grades. These alloy grades are USP Class VI certified, facilitating faster time to market and based on thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) technology for applications in high-stress, harsh environments. PolyOne is featuring these solutions at Brasilplast 2011 in booth A68. View more and related images

SAO PAULO, Brazil – PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today launched the first offerings in the new Stat-Tech™ NT carbon nanotube portfolio at Brasiplast 2011 (booth A68), including formulations based on POM (acetal), PEEK, PEI, and PC. View more and related images

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) today reported revenues of $718.5 million for the first quarter of 2011, a 14% increase compared to revenues of $630.4 million in the first quarter of 2010. Consolidated revenue growth was driven by an increase in volume, improved mix and higher selling prices principally associated with raw material cost increases. View more and related images

ATLANTA – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, is featuring an exceptional portfolio of specialty polymer solutions for the wire and cable industry at Interwire 2011 (booth #1901) this week. With these leading-edge solutions, PolyOne helps customers in the wire and cable industry to improve profitability, comply with RoHS requirements, and meet sustainability goals. View more and related images

CLEVELAND – May 2, 2011 – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, will feature new innovations during Chinaplas 2011. Held annually, Chinaplas is Asia’s largest plastics industry trade show. View more and related images

BOSTON – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, is sponsoring The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) annual technical conference, ANTEC 2011, this week at Hynes Convention Center and Boston Marriott Copley Center Hotel. ANTEC is one of the world’s largest plastics technical conferences, and is considered the premier technical forum for presenting leading-edge technological intelligence and advances that address the needs of the plastics industry. View more and related images