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CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) today reported revenues of $768.8 million for the second quarter of 2011, an 11% increase compared to revenues of $692.9 million in the second quarter of 2010. View more and related images

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, intends to release its second quarter earnings on August 3, 2011 and host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. View more and related images

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share on the common stock outstanding, to be paid on October 7, 2011, to stockholders of record on September 15, 2011. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — June 30, 2011 — SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its versatile, high-performance Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) fiber has found an important new application in high-end work wear and protective clothing. Japan Wool Textile Company, a division of NIKKE Group, is now blending Ultem fiber with wool and other materials to produce yarn, fabrics and garments that offer a unique combination of comfort and protection, including permanent, non-halogenated flame retardance (FR) and excellent ultraviolet (UV) resistance. Unlike traditional aramid materials, Ultem fiber can be easily and cost-effectively colored in a wide range of shades using conventional polyester dyeing processes, enabling Japan Wool Textile Company to enhance the aesthetic appeal of its new line. SABIC Innovative Plastics continues to penetrate and grow new market segments and expand the range of applications for its globally proven Ultem resin technology to give customers innovative new options for product differentiation and exceptional performance. View more and related images

KENNESAW, Georgia – PolyOne Corporation today announced a new, non-phthalate addition to its line of non-phthalate Wilflex™ Epic Series Screen Printing Inks. Wilflex™ Epic HD Sharp Clear is a special-effect ink that produces high-density, high-resolution graphics with sharp detail on the newest types of performance fabrics, while also improving customers’ production efficiencies and ability to expand into new market areas. Wilflex Epic HD Sharp Clear can be blended with other texture inks to create unique texture and design effects. View more and related images

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that Marcel Dartée, global marketing director, biosolutions, will present on June 28 at the BioPlastek Forum on Bioplastics Today and Tomorrow, being held June 27 – 29 at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel. View more and related images

CLEVELAND – June 22, 2011 – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) a premier global provider of specialized polymers materials, services and solutions, announced today that Stephen D. Newlin, president, chairman and chief executive officer and Joseph P. Kelley, vice president, planning and investor relations will present at the Credit Suisse Basic Materials Conference, June 29, 2011 in Boston. View more and related images

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) today announced that it will open a new polymer distribution warehouse and sales facility on July 1 in Shanghai, China. This marks the first entry point for PolyOne Distribution into Asia. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — June 14, 2011 —SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced third-party test results that validate the multiple sterilization capabilities of its remarkably tough Ultem* HU1004 polyetherimide (PEI) resin. This high-performance resin – previously utilized for other techniques and now tested for use with the STERRAD® NX® low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization – gives healthcare providers the flexibility to choose any major method for sterilizing trays, electronic medical devices and other applications. The data revealed that Ultem HU1004 resin has significant performance and aesthetic advantages – in particular, ductility and color stability – over competitive materials such as polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) that are used for STERRAD® NX® sterilization. Ultem HU1004 resin’s validation underscores SABIC Innovative Plastics’ commitment to providing its healthcare customers with the highest quality materials to meet their needs for process simplification and performance. View more and related images

LYON, France, June 11, 2011– Here at the IFT 11 Food Expo (Hall 2 Booth 7818), Rhodia is highlighting its industry-leading food-safe and sustainable technology for manufacturing Rhovanil® Extra Pure vanillin and Rhodiarome® Extra Pure ethyl vanillin. Rhodia’s facilities in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Saint-Fons, France, recently converted several steps of their manufacturing process to the use of food grade bio-ethanol as a solvent. This worldwide conversion is part of the environmentally responsible guaiacol, ex-catechol, route utilized at both facilities. This unique fully integrated process avoids the usage of unauthorized products such as toluene, features the lowest level of liquid effluents and ensures a very high consistency in purity of 99.97%. View more and related images