PolyOne and Joint Venture Partner Juffali Open Specialty Colorant Facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

CLEVELAND, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that Juffali PolyOne Masterbatch Co. Ltd., a joint venture between PolyOne Corporation and E.A. Juffali & Brothers Limited, has opened their new production facility in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This new facility will help customers in the Middle East innovate and grow via local access to world-class specialty polymer colorants.

The opening of the new production facility is a logical extension of nearly 30 years of cooperation between the two companies, which became even stronger in October of 2011, when PolyOne and Juffali announced formation of the Juffali PolyOne Masterbatch joint venture. Juffali brings its local expertise in the region to the venture, and PolyOne provides its formulation technology and material science. The opening of this new facility was celebrated today in Jeddah with customers, local officials and senior leadership of both joint venture partner companies.

Stephen D. Newlin, chairman, president and chief executive officer, PolyOne Corporation, commented, "The official opening of our new production facility in Jeddah solidifies our ability to bring enhanced value and improved collaboration for our current and future customers.  This is yet another great example of our 'invest to grow' strategy, which has proven to add value for our customers, shareholders and associates."

Walid Juffali, chairman of E.A. Juffali & Brothers, agreed, adding, "My company has a respected history in the region, and we are happy to have taken this important next step in our long and successful cooperation with PolyOne. Launching this new facility is a tremendous accomplishment, and our customers in the region will benefit greatly from our efforts." 

The new facility is focused on the production of specialty color concentrates and has the potential for expansion into other product lines in future phases.

About PolyOne   
PolyOne Corporation, with 2012 revenues of $3.0 billion, is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. The company is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Guided by its Core Values, Sustainability Promise and No Surprises Pledge^SM, PolyOne is committed to its customers, employees, communities and shareholders through ethical, sustainable and fiscally responsible principles. For more information, visit www.polyone.com.

About E.A. Juffali & Brothers Company Limited   
E.A. Juffali & Brothers Company Limited is an established conglomerate in Saudi Arabia participating in numerous joint venture relationships with multi-national companies who are leaders in their respective industries such as Dow Chemical and other leading global companies. For more information, visit www.eajb.com.

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