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Baytubes®, the multi-wall carbon nanotubes from Bayer MaterialScience, now also available in the United States
January 2009
BayVision on course for success

New Bayer MaterialScience brand for polycarbonate glazing in automotive engineering
January 2009
Good climate at Dubai coastline - BaySystems delivers rigid PU foam system for district cooling at Dubai Waterfront

November 2008
BaySystems polyurethane systems house in South China inaugurated
Bayer MaterialScience, a leading polyurethane raw materials and polyurethane systems supplier, inaugurated its new polyurethane systems house in Guangzhou, China.
November 2008
Bayer MaterialScience supplies new sheets made of the flame-retardant Bayblend®

Thermoformable polymer blends for rail vehicles  

 

November 2008
Interim report for the third quarter of 2008 - Bayer optimistic about future business trend

Sales rise by 2.0 percent to EUR 7,948 million (Q3 2007: EUR 7,793 million)
November 2008
Bayer MaterialScience at Simac 2008 - Shoe soles: lightweight and versatile

Best foot forward in the safety shoe sector
November 2008
Corrosion protection that sets standards - Polyaspartic binders for the largest media facade in the world

AkzoNobel coating system based on Bayer raw materials offers key advantages
October 2008
In excellent shape - Polyurethane integral skin foam for exercise machine in a class of its own

Material opens up the way for numerous design options and cost-effective production
October 2008
Bayer significantly strengthens its presence in China - Startup of 350,000 tons/year MDI train
October 2008
Color: an unadulterated pleasure - Polycarbonate diffuser sheets for a modular LED lighting system

Light tiles with unlimited color and brightness gradations
October 2008
Standing up to vandalism - Polycarbonate and blends for traffic control systems

Alternative to glass, metal and PMMA
October 2008
Chlorine-, bromine- and antimony-free flame-retardant polycarbonate blends - New brochure for Bayblend® FR

October 2008
BayVision® – automotive glazing with polycarbonate -
Accurate simulation of the injection compression molding process for 3D parts

Customers can use new calculation tool to assist them with their projects
October 2008
A dimensionally stable and weather-resistant alternative to wood - The reliable material for railroad sleepers

European debut: Zollamt bridge in Vienna has been fitted with polyurethane sleepers
October 2008
Bayer MaterialScience LLC declares force majeure in the USA

 

October 2008
Bayer MaterialScience at InnoTrans 2008 in Berlin - A solid basis for rail traffic

Innovative track construction developments with BaySystems® polyurethane systems
September 2008
Bayer MaterialScience launches new plastics recyclate - Levblend® marketing through the Internet platform www.viverso.com
On September 1, 2008, Bayer MaterialScience will begin marketing the plastics recyclate Levblend® through the Internet platform www.viverso.com.
September 2008
Cover made of polyurethane integral skin foam protects sensitive GNSS antenna from the elements

Undisturbed reception, high weather resistance, economical production
September 2008
Environmentally compatible and economical - Makrolon® sheets for climate-friendly building concepts

The construction of new buildings offers enormous potential to reduce harmful emissions and conserve resources.
September 2008
Further expansion of activities in China - Bayer MaterialScience starts construction of a world-scale TDI plant in Shanghai

Annual capacity of 250,000 metric tons approved / Capacity can be increased to 300,000 metric tons per year / Start-up planned for 2010
August 2008
German premiere for polyurethane railway ties in the Leverkusen CHEMPARK - A material that is very much on track
Better dimensional and weather stability than wood, lighter than concrete
August 2008
Hermetically sealed on the road - Light, high-endurance manhole covers made of polyurethane sandwich composite

August 2008
Makrolon® sheets in Chinese Olympic stadiums - Polycarbonate from Bayer MaterialScience covers Olympic events

July 2008
New Internet site for thermoplastic polyurethanes - Practical relevance online for every customer

July 2008
Interim report for the second quarter of 2008 - Bayer continues its success

July 2008
Noise protection through foamed track ballast layer - Flexible track superstructure system with polyurethane
July 2008
Makrolon® forges links between art and medicine - Human gene recreated using transparent, high-tech plastic
 
July 2008
Bayer MaterialScience raises prices for polycarbonates -  Resins Makrolon®, Makroblend®, Bayblend® T and Apec®
June 2008
"BayVision” in automotive glazing - With product know-how, technology expertise and service

Bayer MaterialScience AG is ringing in a new era in automotive glazing with its „BayVision" competence brand.
June 2008
Bayer MaterialScience raises price for MDI - The price will increase by EUR 0.08 per kilogram
June 2008
Plastics in car interiors: Attractive but economical - Attractive surfaces continue to be in high demand in automotive interiors.

 Application engineers at Bayer MaterialScience AG have now developed and tested a production-ready process for Desmopan® films known as film insert molding.

June 2008
The sun shines on solar power - More efficient production methods for the solar modules
With installed capacities currently growing almost exponentially around the globe, it is extremely important to develop more efficient production methods for the solar modules that are essential to this ever more attractive market.
June 2008
Bayer MaterialScience sets the ball rolling -
Collaboration with adidas for "EUROPASS"

The high-performance Impranil® coating takes the lead again at the European Championship
May 2008
Tidy up? My robot’s done it already! -
The wrinkle-free polyurethane skin for service robots

Bayer MaterialScience works on materials for robotics
May 2008
Bayer to Help Victims of Natural Disasters in China and Burma - Goods and Funds Donation in the Amount of 350,000 Euros

In light of the devastating natural disasters in China in Burma, Bayer will provide emergency relief through the donation of goods and funds worth approximately 350,000 Euros in total.

May 2008
Bayer MaterialScience at MEDIA-TECH Expo 2008 - One of the world's largest and most important trade shows for the media industry
Interview with Herbert Fuss responsible for the optical data storage segment at Bayer MaterialScience
May 2008
Environment-friendly raw materials for coatings and adhesives - On the road to success with waterborne dispersions

More than EUR 30 million for capacity expansions worldwide
May 2008
Optimized utilization of renewable raw materials - New production process for natural oil polyols for rigid polyurethane foams
Natural materials such as sugar, glycerin and sorbitol have been used for many years now in the production of polyols
May 2008
Makrolon® inventor Dr. Hermann Schnell posthumously inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame
Dr. Hermann Schnell was posthumously awarded one of the highest honors in the plastics industry when he was inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame this year.
May 2008
Translucent design elements for interiors - Study on sandwich structures in the construction sector

 

April 2008
Reduced friction for less pain - New polyurethane coatings for catheters, endoscopes and more

Latest research and development results presented at the “ECC Medical Coatings and Adhesives” conference
April 2008
No more flat tires - Wheelchairs and wheelbarrows run smoothly on tires made of polyurethane foam
Innovative production technology, long service life
April 2008
Carbon nanotubes for new thermoplastic materials - Bayer MaterialScience cooperates with Clariant Masterbatches
Long-term cooperation is the goal
April 2008
Bayer takes over polyurethane systems house Resina Chemie. Dutch company is a leading provider of rigid foam systems
April 2008
Packaging machinery that’s fully packaged in plastic - The polyurethane integral skin foam is easy to mold, lightweight, robust, heat-resistant and can be processed cost-effectively

April 2008
French Connection. Lasting comfort thanks to a foam/spray-on skin composite - Polyurethane seat cushions for the luxury yacht "Kaϊdoz 31"

Polyurethane seat cushions for the luxury yacht “Kaϊdoz 31”
March 2008
Bayer MaterialScience acquires remaining shares in the systems house joint venture BaySystems BÜFA

Bayer MaterialScience had acquired 50 percent of the shares of BÜFA Polyurethane GmbH & Co. KG
March 2008
Increased capacity and higher quality. Products are used in raw materials for high-grade polyurethane adhesives and sealants - Bayer MaterialScience improves IMPACT technology for producing polyether polyols

This innovative polyalkoxylation technology is based on a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst
March 2008
Spring Financial News Conference - Wenning: 2007 was Bayer’s most successful year to date

Sales grew 11.8 percent to EUR 32,385 million. EBITDA before special items advanced 21.4 percent to EUR 6,777 million

March 2008
Cooperation between Bayer MaterialScience, Bayer Technology Services, and RWTH Aachen - Bayer invests more than 7 million euros in research center in Aachen

Cooperation between industry and universities

March 2008
Lightweight stage sections thanks to polyurethane sandwich composite

Lightening the load for the stage crew

February 2008
Bayer MaterialScience and Toyota Tsusho conclude distribution agreement for Baytubes®

Sale of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in Asian regions
February 2008
A skilled industrial partner for the nanotechnology sector

Bayer at “nanotech 2008” in Tokyo, East Exhibition Hall 4, Stand C19/02
February 2008
Bayer MaterialScience acquires intellectual property from Collins & Aikman.
Portfolio of thermoplastic polyurethanes extended for the automotive industry
February 2008
Disposable cassettes for a new blood warmer. Film enables blood to be warmed using infrared light

Polycarbonate films in the medical technology sector
February 2008
Practical bit-holder ensures a tight grip. Eye-catching in function and design

Thermoplastic polyurethane for hand tools
February 2008
Quick and easy Internet ordering. Viverso launched with innovative business model for traditional coating resins.
New Bayer company strives to profitably market mature products
January 2008
Bayer MaterialScience sells part of its unsaturated polyester resins business to Veneziani

Bayer MaterialScience has sold a part of its unsaturated polyester resins business to the Italian company Veneziani S.p.A.
January 2008
Bayer MaterialScience presents “VisionWorks Award”. Young designers are shaping the future

Students develop ideas for state-of-the-art means of transportation
December 2007
Bayer MaterialScience at Euromold in Frankfurt am Main from December 5–8, 2007. Creative design with top-quality plastics.

Bayer MaterialScience offers customized solutions for designers, processors and users
December 2007
Cool shopping in the desert. The polyurethane systems house BaySystems Pearl supplies a complete system and technology package for the Dubai Mall.

Highly efficient thermal insulation for district cooling pipes with rigid polyurethane foam
December 2007
More safety and reduced damage caused by fire. Halogen-free flame-retardant cable ducts and busbars:

December 2007
Polycarbonate film for flip-digit displays:
Easy to read at any angle

Makrofol® DE 4-4 is a translucent extrusion film for graphic applications which is based on high-tech Makrolon® polycarbonate.
June 2007
Makrolon® for automotive glazing:
Largest ever roof module made of polycarbonate

Excellent surface quality and significant weight savings
May 2007
Polyurethanes used in a wide range of footwear 
Bayer MaterialScience at Simac in Bologna

Flexible and customized support for clients in the footwear industry

April 2007
Polyurethanes for increased comfort in seating and bedding 
4.5 million tons of polyurethane raw materials for use in flexible foams

Around 10.5 million tons of polyurethane raw materials were produced world-wide in 2005.
April 2007
Bayer MaterialScience receives the “Global Innovation Leader - 2007” Award by the Optical Media Global Industry
Makrolon® polycarbonate – a significant success factor for the optical media industry globally
April 2007
“Bayer MaterialScience is very well positioned for the future”
Energy-saving production processes for climate protection

Technological and cost leadership through innovative process technologies

April 2007
High fidelity all the way
Loudspeaker front made of polyurethane integral skin foam from Bayer MaterialScience
February 2007
Comfort and safety for the neck
Head restraints made from polyurethane integral skin foam ensure comfort in all-terrain vehicles
February 2007
Research without borders
Conference held with the International Science and Technology Center and the Russian Academy of Sciences launches future success projects.
February 2007
We want to be the supplier of choice in this fast developing region
Customer event on occasion of the launch of BaySystems Pearl in Dubai
February 2007