in the prior year third quarter. We have achieved significant growth in sustainable solutions, healthcare and composites in 2021.  Year Ended

who has decided to retire later this year after an exceptional career, including the last seven as Chief Financial Officer at with 20 years of experience in financial leadership positions in public and private organizations with an emphasis on specialty materials and diverse end markets. We thank Brad for his leadership and wish him all the best in his retirement years."

Specialty engineered materials manufacturing capability is currently being installed within the facility, and production trials begin later this year.

For the year, SEM grew operating income 13%, as demand for our composites technologies continues to strengthen," said Year Ended Year Ended

This resulted in a year over year decline in sales and earnings," said acquisition of Fiber-Line, composites-led growth added 17% to SEM operating income over the prior year first quarter. compared to the first quarter of last year.

with gains in composites and wire and cable applications.  We have invested heavily in composites over the last few years and are now delivering with multiple new business wins." the company will provide additional details on its second quarter performance as well as updated expectations for the balance of the year.

HYPE also expanded to LATAM this year to further connect Avient’s network of young professionals across the globe.

where 156 of the company's suppliers participated this year. 

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions was recently selected by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) to receive its 2013 Product Innovation - Global Supplier of the Year award.

Demand conditions were robust in the quarter, in particular for composite technologies and new business gains in healthcare applications. Year Ended Year Ended