This means ensuring the materials and products we create and bring into the ecosystem can be recycled or upcycled to avoid waste and minimize downcycling (reuse in a degraded form). Industry Infrastructure & Technology Investment is needed to create the systems and industries that allow for goods and materials to re-enter the production cycle. Industries often choose a material because they are economically advantageous, but this also means the material can have low residual value.

Avient reported strong first quarter results, with GAAP EPS of $0.54, compared to $0.23 in the prior year quarter. Reflecting the positive first quarter results, the company revised the low end of its full-year adjusted EPS guidance and is now $2.50-$2.65, representing 6% to 12% growth over the prior year. On this page, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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One year ago, we announced a plan to increase our dividend by more than 60% by 2020, and we are pleased to be delivering on our commitment, as our dividend has now increased by 44% over the last two years," said In this press release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. 

Microsoft PowerPoint - PolyOne Investor Presentation_Sidoti_3_19_13.pptx PolyOne Investor Presentation d d th l hSidoti and Company 17th Annual Emerging Growth  Institutional Investor Forum March 19, 2013 Forward – Looking Statements • In this presentation, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are “forward‐looking statements” within the meaning of  the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.    They use words such as “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,”  “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance and/or sales In certain cases throughout this presentation, we  have presented GAAP and non‐GAAP financial measures adjusted to reflect full‐ year 2012 Pro forma results, including Spartech and Glasforms

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It is estimated that 60% of oil and gas pipelines in North America are more than 20 years old*.

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From engineered, man-made, or natural fiber reinforcements to thermoset or thermoplastic resins, there is a lot to consider when selecting a composite material.