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CLEVELAND — PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced the recent appointment of two corporate officers. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— June 1, 2010 — In 2010, global cumulative installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity is expected to grow by at least 40 percent, with compounded annual growth estimated at 20 percent1. As demand for solar power rises, SABIC Innovative Plastics is helping to drive the viability of this much sought-after energy source into worldwide mainstream use. Its Noryl* and Lexan* EXL resins offer customers exceptional ease in solar panel use and greater cost-efficiency, and meet stringent global regulatory standards. Applications for SABIC Innovative Plastics’ materials range from PV frames to junction boxes to connectors, and the company continues to focus R&D effortson new back sheet solutions. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ materials contribute to the expansion of solar energy through system innovation, particularly by replacing metal to consolidate parts, reduce maintenance and simplify installation. View more and related images

CLEVELAND – During the upcoming K 2010 exhibition in Düsseldorf Germany (October 27 – November 3), PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a global leader in specialized polymer materials and services, will unveil a number of ground-breaking solutions that will help customers build economic value and enhance their global competitiveness. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — May 27, 2010 — Thousands of fans gathering at the FIFA World Cup™2010 matches, held from June 11 – July 11, 2010 in South Africa, are in for a brilliant new experience – courtesy of SABIC Innovative Plastics’ high-performance Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) sheet. Lexan Exell D* sheet, a lightweight, high-impact and UV-resistant monolithic material, was chosen to create the roofing, façades and stairway glazing for the stunning new Soccer City Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg, where this year’s opening and closing FIFA matches will be played. Lexan Exell D sheet was also selected for the building joints of the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, and Lexan Thermoclear* multiwall sheet was chosen for roof glazing at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane for the upcoming FIFA World Cup games. These amazingly tough, lightweight and transparent PC materials offer spectators an excellent viewing experience along with superior comfort, safety and aesthetics vs. traditional options like glass, and are the top choice of architects to create the world’s largest and most impressive structures. SABIC Innovative Plastics has long been a major player in the building & construction industry with a robust and growing portfolio of proven, sustainable, high-end products designed to help customers succeed. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — May 25, 2010 — SABIC Innovative Plastics’ commitment to helping builders and architects strengthen sustainable building designs by increasing energy conservation, all while improving working and living environments has led to another industry game-changer – new 1000 mm-width Lexan* Thermoclick* polycarbonate (PC) 50 mm sheet system. This new high-tech material greatly facilitates installation ease, while also providing customers with superior high-performance, energy efficiency and excellent high-end aesthetics. Twice the width of competitive products, the new 50 mm gauge, Lexan Thermoclick sheet is virtually unbreakable and delivers a thermal insulation U-value that can reduce energy consumption up to 17 percent vs. traditional high-return, double-pane glass glazing. This outstanding new interconnecting sheet system has recently been selected by Hakvoort daglicht B.V., a daylight production and construction company based in the Netherlands, for cladding and façade. View more and related images

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — May 20, 2010 — Through co-development efforts with SABIC Innovative Plastics, Japan’s Nissei Eco Company Ltd. has created a unique solution to significantly reduce the environmental impact of wire harness insulation. That solution is ECO-01 tubing, a wire insulation product made from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Flexible Noryl* resin. This high-tech resin is inherently flame retardant (FR) and free of environmentally harmful heavy metals. It also provides OEMs of home appliances and other products with high heat performance without expensive secondary operations. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ continued investment in high-performance, green technologies is helping customers like Nissei Eco accelerate the creation of differentiated, environmentally progressive end products in an array of markets worldwide. View more and related images

McHENRY, Ill. – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a business unit within the Specialty Engineered Materials group and a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated TPEs, today announced it has signed a sales agency agreement with NACTOR Consultoria & Representação Comercial Ltda of São Paulo, Brazil. Under the terms of this agreement, NACTOR will spearhead market development for PolyOne’s GLS materials in Brazil, and will assist and support customers in developing new applications. View more and related images

HAMBURG, Germany — May 18, 2010 — Weight reduction for both fuel and systems cost savings remains a long-haul strategy for the airline industry, and has opened up another major development opportunity for SABIC Innovative Plastics and its customers. The company has created a new high-performance compound based on aerospace carbon fiber technology coupled with Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) resin, creating a space-age solution to replace heavier airline-grade die-cast and machined aluminum for aircraft interior components, slashing weight by up to 50 percent. Vaupell, a global contract manufacturer of custom injection-molded components and assemblies with 60 years of experience, is working with SABIC Innovative Plastics to validate the new Ultem resin materials in aircraft tray table arm components. View more and related images

HAMBURG, Germany — May 18, 2010 — Here at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, in Hall B, Booth 7A48, SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced five new high-performance thermoplastic materials specifically designed for aircraft interiors, and is showcasing its robust industry-leading portfolio of advanced resin and sheet technologies. These new high-end products are helping global aircraft OEMs reduce weight by up to 50 percent to conserve fuel and lower emissions; meet tough flame-smoke-toxicity (FST) regulations; reduce overall system costs; and enhance the aesthetics, safety and comfort of the cabin environment. A strong and long-term commitment to the aircraft interior sector, together with some of the most advanced and timely materials solutions, enables SABIC Innovative Plastics to meet customer needs in a challenging and dynamic business environment. View more and related images

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today introduced a revolutionary, eco-friendly liquid colorant system that helps manufacturers of consumer goods, packaging, appliances and transportation products reduce their costs and improve performance with a new sustainable solution. View more and related images