CLEVELAND, May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PolyOne Corporation today announced that PolyOne Distribution was named Plastiflex Participations S.A. supplier of the year for 2006. Plastiflex is a global manufacturer of hose systems for floor care, pool, industrial and white goods applications.

Criteria for the annual award include performance, on-time delivery, value-added services, responsiveness and product quality. PolyOne Distribution stood out among the 60 suppliers competing for the award because of its outstanding service, including 97 percent on-time delivery and eight months of perfectly reconciled consignment distribution accounts.

"Helping our customers succeed is a top priority for PolyOne and we are determined to provide the highest levels of service," said Michael Rademacher, senior vice president and general manager, PolyOne Distribution. "This award is an example of how we continue to earn our customers' loyalty and become their trusted strategic partner."

About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2006 annual revenues of approximately $2.6 billion, is a leading global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Headquartered in northeast Ohio, PolyOne has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and joint ventures in North America and South America.