For example, rear seat trim can be molded with lower levels of antistatic material because these parts are less likely to attract a buyer’s attention. Using antistatic masterbatches can minimize these cleaning processes.  If antistatic masterbatches seem like a good fit for your vehicle, consider these steps:

By rethinking its approach to making the radiator shrouds, the auto parts molder was able to increase production capacity and improve part quality without expensive new investments in tooling or machinery.

Customization is possible for modified performance enhancements as needed, and custom colors can be developed as well.  EDITORS: For a high-resolution image, please click here: Energy Wires

In a market where brand image and health awareness are key buying factors, our pre-tested masterbatches help mitigate the risk of organoleptic influences. We have created a concept for coloring organoleptic-sensitive applications that caps producers and brand owners can rely on to create a positive experience for the consumer.

Designers are looking for ways to make their devices easier to use and more attractive—special effects can help this. When added to plastics, special effect pigments create a distinctive impression like pearlescence, sparkle or a metallic look. Processing conditions can cause material properties to shift from the values stated in the information.

end life” New designs for energy and carbon efficiency New applications for used and recycled plastics Page 31 Therma-Tech™ LED Lighting • Replaces metal in LED lighting • Extends LED durability and life span eliminating hot spots • Greater design flexibility with • Greater design flexibility with fewer parts • Weight reduction • Simplifies manufacturing and lowers total production cost Page 32 Decreasing Decreasing Dependence on Dependence on Fossil FuelsFossil Fuels Globalizing and Globalizing and LocalizingLocalizing Protecting the Protecting the EnvironmentEnvironment Protecting the Protecting the EnvironmentEnvironment Improving Improving Health and Health and WellnessWellness Improving Improving Health and Health and WellnessWellness Alignment with Megatrends • Aging population • Longer life expectancy • Healthy living • Aging in place • Aging population • Longer life expectancy • Healthy living • Aging in place • Environmental consciousness • Alternative energy • Resource efficiency • Biotechnology • Environmental consciousness • Alternative energy • Resource efficiency • Biotechnology • Global leader/local expert with customized solutions • Global OEMs seeking one standard of service everywhere • Global leader/local expert with customized solutions • Global OEMs seeking one standard of service everywhere • Efficiency focus • Reduced size/weight • Mass transit • Alternative materials • Electric vehicles • Efficiency focus • Reduced size/weight • Mass transit • Alternative materials • Electric vehicles Page 33 48.7% $40.5 26.3% Research & Development Spending Specialty Platform Vitality Index Progression* Innovation Drives Earnings Growth Specialty Platform Gross Margin % * Percentage of Specialty platform revenue from products introduced in last five years 19.5% 2006 2011PF $20.3 2006 2011PF 14.3% 2006 2011PF ($ millions) Page 34 StrategyStrategy PolyOne Innovation Framework Unmet Needs Identification Idea Generation and Shaping Offering Offering Offering Offering Phased Offering Launch Offering Offering LaunchLaunch Offering Offering DevelopmentDevelopment Market Penetration and Value Maximization Intellectual Property ● Resources ● CultureIntellectual Property ● Resources ● Culture Page 35 • Accelerate growth in targeted industries and expand geographic presence through market-driven innovations • Leverage new talent, tools, and training to drive customer satisfaction and margin expansion Critical Imperatives satisfaction and margin expansion • Translate best practices to / from ColorMatrix • Drive specialization using a value-based mindset Page 36 Page 37

In addition to its general oversight of management, the Board’s responsibilities include the following: Board Meetings Directors should demonstrate willingness and the ability to commit the time required to fully discharge Board responsibilities. The Board assesses and analyzes the most likely areas of current and future risk for the Company on an on-going basis. This requirement to retain 100% of the shares obtained from the Company shall cease once the director has met the applicable guideline; provided, however, that a director can only divest of a number of shares such that the applicable guideline continues to be met.

The Audit Committee and Ethics Committee formally meet to provide oversight and the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Corporate Ethics Officer has direct access to both committees and provides regular updates throughout the year. Those who file reports can remain anonymous. The Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Corporate Ethics Officer, presents the number of ethics reports, report trends, substantiated reports, and a comparison of our ethics data vs. a benchmark to both the Audit and Ethics Committees.

Matching colors: Can it be a trend if it’s always been this way? Disparate colors: Mixing the colors of textiles in a car’s interior can stretch its appeal to new audiences. As more technology is included in vehicles, colors will be one of the tools designers reach for to help drivers easily locate new gadgetry. 

Patterson Page 46 United States 67% Europe 17% Canada 11% Asia 5% United States 60% Europe 19% Canada 9% Asia 7% Latin America 5% Customer-Driven Globalization 2006 2011* *Pro forma for the acquisition of ColorMatrix • Differentiated by our consistent service and quality offerings globally • Invested in global account management organization to serve over 100 multinational key accounts Page 47 • Leverage technology development and best practices to better serve global customers • Drive global marketing strategies for growth with target customers & markets Formation of Global Segments in 2010 • Accelerate decision making and assure consistent execution of four pillar strategy for growth with target customers & markets Page 48 Recent Investment Activity • 67% of recent commercial additions are outside the U.S. • Capital projects heavily focused on enabling international growth �Greenfield Color facility in India�Greenfield Color facility in India �New TPE line in Brazil �Joint venture with E.A.