OMNOVA Solutions Inc. : OMNOVA and Roseburg Debut Quartet of Lush Woodgrain Surface Designs

Fairlawn, Ohio
NYSE: OMN

FAIRLAWN, OHIO, January 12, 2012 (NYSE: OMN) - OMNOVA SolutionsRoseburg recently unveiled four rich woodgrain laminate designs that have been expertly matched across the two businesses' portfolios supporting the cabinetryretail store fixtures markets. These new designs have been collaboratively developed for Roseburg's Duramine® decorative melamine productsOMNOVA's 3D laminate offerings. By providing these designs in multiple constructions, such as thermally fused melamines (TFM)vinyl laminates, the two companies are enabling customers to value engineer custom solutions for their end use products.

The four new designs reflect the growing trend in North America toward combining rich dark colors with natural aesthetics. These patterns - - infuse timeless color with luxurious native woodgrains. Mixing lightdark tones, these offerings create strong visual interest with options for customizingindividualizing a project. Influenced by urbanorganic trends, this quartet is ideal for today's global interiors market, especially for residentialcommercial environments. The straight-grain design of these products reflects 40's era, art deco, moderntraditional interiors, creating an informaltranquil space. Their linear pattern also delivers a clean look, making them easier to manufactureapply to larger areas.

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Roseburg, based in Dillard, Oregon, is a family-owned manufacturer of engineered wood products, lumber, plywood, particleboardthermally fused melamineother specialty panels. It ownsmanages timberlands in the western United States,operates manufacturing facilities in the westernsouthern regions of the country.

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. is a technology-based company with pro forma sales for the twelve months ending August 31, 2011 of $1.2 billiona global workforce of approximately 2,700. OMNOVA is an innovator of emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals,decorativefunctional surfaces for a variety of commercial, industrialresidential end uses. Visit OMNOVA Solutions on the internet at .

DURAMINE is a registered trademark of Roseburg

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Contact: Patti Francis

Marketing, OMNOVA Solutions

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Contact: Rick Troxel

Marketing, Roseburg

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