to improve from the prior quarter and growth to continue in the Income from before income taxes Income from before income taxes

from a 9% increase from Net proceeds from long-term debt

Net (loss)/income from continuing operations Proceeds from sale of businesses and other assets Proceeds from long-term debt

Materials range from outdoor to indoor sign solutions, and from sheet to reels. From concept through commercialization, we work with our customers to develop a tailored solution that brings out the wow factor.” PolyOne is exhibiting at the ISA Sign Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada in booth #1326 from April 20 – April 22, 2017.

We have many of the answers, from interior to exterior, residential to commercial, and more. From fences, decking, and railings to siding, roofing, and trim, we have you covered with weatherable materials and dark colors that resist heat build up. From the Idea Center

Designers selected a custom grade of Bergamid™ high performance polymer from PolyOne for the sheath. The lightweight polymer also helps keep each knife/sheath combination comfortable when hanging from a user’s belt, a feature that’s especially welcome during the longest hikes. Photo Caption: Associates in adventure: the Avanona hunting knife and Bergamid high performance polymer from PolyOne.

From apparel and electronics to exercise equipment and outdoor gear, companies face the challenge of meeting the evolving, and sometimes luxurious, demands of consumers. Popular sports and leisure activities, from yoga and little league to the great outdoors, have created growing market segments. From the Idea Center

Many products, from industrial tools to suitcases, use nylon grips that benefit greatly from the tactile qualities of overmolded TPEs,” said Charles Page, director of global marketing, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers. Caption: Products from tool grips to suitcase handles can benefit from superior oil and abrasion resistance with Versaflex OM TPE for nylon.

With the composites market transitioning from traditional materials like aluminum alloy or steel to long fiber composites, we are seeing an increasing need for an integrated approach that includes material formulation, component design, and forming process," says Flight Xu, general manager, Specialty Engineered Materials Asia at Avient. Combined with engineering support and design for manufacturability services from Avient Design, our new production line offers local customers an efficient and agile setup that helps them accelerate speed to market and differentiate from their competition.” If local and regional customers require, these Complēt and OnForce formulations can be tailored to meet specific application requirements by utilizing a range of engineering resins, from polypropylene (PP) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) to polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) and polyphthalamide (PPA) for power tools, sports equipment, utility vehicle, furniture, and outdoor recreation applications.

Avient’s sustainability initiatives and progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals have been recognized by influential third-party organizations, including earning a Gold certification from EcoVadis, which recognizes a commitment to sustainability, ethics, and responsible business practices. Avient will exhibit at the Plastics Recycling LATAM Conference from September 10th through 11th at Stand 603 at the World Trade Center in Mexico City, Mexico. Visitors are also invited to attend a seminar by Liliana Morales, Business Development Manager LATAM at Avient, on “Design for and from Recycling” on September 11 at 11:30 p.m.