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Covestro to expand polycarbonate production capacity at its Shanghai site to 600,000 metric tons per year

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, May 2017

Covestro responds to strong customer demand in polycarbonates Total capacity in Shanghai to reach 600,000 tons per year LEVERKUSEN, 18-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Shortly after doubling its polycarbonate production capacity at its Shanghai site to 400,000 tons per year, Covestro … Read the full press release

Bayer Science & Education Foundation awards €30,000 to Basel University Hospital neurologist

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, February 2017

Dr. David Seiffge Doctor at Basel University Hospital honored for clinical work on management of non-vitamin K dependent oral anticoagulants in acute stroke patients LEVERKUSEN, 21-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The third winner of the Bayer Thrombosis Research Award has been chosen. … Read the full press release

Covestro at the “Folien + Fahrzeug” conference on February 8 and 9, 2017 in Bad Kissingen

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, January 2017

Demonstrator for decorative and functional film solutions LEVERKUSEN, 20-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro has developed a wide range of films for car interiors. The focus is on displays and operating panels that are protected by scratch-resistant, glare-free films. Using them enables … Read the full press release

Covestro begins delivery of novel product based on carbon dioxide

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, December 2016

Climate gas in foam component for mattresses LEVERKUSEN, 14-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Innovation on the plastics market: Materials manufacturer Covestro has begun delivery of a novel product based on carbon dioxide. The first tanker left the company’s Dormagen site near … Read the full press release

Covestro Q3-2016: EBITDA rose by 21.9%; Net income increased by 61.9%

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, October 2016

Core volumes up 9.1% year-on-year / Adjusted EBITDA rose by 21.9% to EUR 574 million / Net income increased by 61.9% to EUR 259 million / Free Operating Cash Flow more than doubled / Forecast for full-year 2016 again raised … Read the full press release

Bayer to acquire Monsanto for USD 128 per share

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, September 2016

Realizes a shared vision of integrated agricultural offerings, delivering enhanced solutions for growers and creates a leading innovation engine for the next generation of farming / USD 128 per share in all-cash transaction, represents 44 percent premium to Monsanto shareholders … Read the full press release

Bayer disappointed in Monsanto’s decision to reject its increased all-cash offer of USD 125 per share

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, July 2016

LEVERKUSEN, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer said today that it is disappointed in Monsanto’s decision to reject its increased all-cash offer of USD 125 per share, which represents a 40 percent premium over Monsanto’s closing share price on May 9, 2016. … Read the full press release

Bayer and the White Ribbon Alliance launch community programs to support the reduction and prevention of maternal, newborn and child mortality in Bangladesh and Zimbabwe

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, July 2016

Joint white paper, released at United Nations High Level Political Forum, outlines key policy changes to address self-care barriers at the global, national and local level / Bayer commits $1.3M in programs and services; three-year commitment to help women and … Read the full press release

18 German athletes from Bayer sports clubs will compete in Rio

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, July 2016

Nominated for the Olympics: 18 athletes from Bayer clubs will compete in Rio Rio de Janeiro, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — 18 German athletes from Bayer sports clubs have been nominated to compete. They will be there in Rio de Janeiro … Read the full press release

The adsorber casing for Pentracor’s PentraSorb® CRP made of Covestro’s highly heat-resistant polycarbonate Apec® 174

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, April 2016

Heat-resistant Covestro polycarbonate in medical technology Casing developed in close cooperation with Pentracor GmbH LEVERKUSEN, 15-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The blood plasma protein CRP (C-reactive protein), which is part of the endogenous immune system, is formed in the liver and passes into … Read the full press release

Covestro works with RWTH Aachen University and the Technical University of Berlin on new environmentally friendly manufacture of elastomers

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, March 2016

German Ministry of Research funds a further project for plastics with CO2 Covestro and partners working on new climate-friendly process Leverkusen, Germany, 10-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Carbon dioxide is being used ever more widely as a novel raw material in plastics … Read the full press release

Covestro to exhibit LED lighting solutions using polycarbonate sheets at the light+building tradeshow in Frankfurt am Main, March 13 to 18

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, March 2016

Covestro products ideal for current trends in architecture Leverkusen, Germany, 10-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Among its exhibits for the light+building tradeshow taking place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, from March 13 to 18, 2016, Covestro will be demonstrating modern LED lighting … Read the full press release

Covestro suports LED technology with cooling elements to ensure high light yield and long service life for the lamps

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, March 2016

Covestro develops special plastic for energy-efficient lighting Benefits of polycarbonate – excellent thermal conductivity, plenty of design freedom Leverkusen, Germany, 10-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — LED is the lighting of the future, and its use is becoming more and more widespread. For … Read the full press release

Covestro and NANODAX to develop innovative polycarbonate composites reinforced with glass wool

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, March 2016

Covestro and NANODAX reach agreement on development collaboration Reinforcement with glass wool / Potential applications in the automotive, IT and electronics industries Leverkusen, Germany, 10-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro and NANODAX Co., Ltd. have signed an agreement on the development of … Read the full press release

Bayer Group sales in 2015 reached the highest level in the company’s history

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, February 2016

Focus on the Life Sciences following the successful stock market flotation of Covestro / Substantial sales and earnings increases at HealthCare / Good business development at CropScience despite a weaker market environment / Covestro posts strong earnings improvement / Group … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse: 2015 has been a positive year for IPOs on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, December 2015

FRANKFURT, 30-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Börse Cash Market: Deutsche Börse reports that 2015 has been a positive year for IPOs on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. 24 new companies had been listed on the exchange, making 2015 Deutsche Börse’s best … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse: Covestro AG and Ströer SE shares to replace MAN SE and Kabel Deutschland Holding AG shares in MDAX index

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, December 2015

Deutsche Börse reviews index composition/ Changes to be effective as of 21 December Frankfurt am Main, 4-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On Thursday, Deutsche Börse decided on changes to its selection indices, which will become effective on 21 December 2015. The shares … Read the full press release

Bayer Group helps refugees in Germany with a number of measures and activities

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2015

Job preparation foundation course / Leave for volunteering employees / Additional activities by foundations and company clubs Leverkusen, 21-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Bayer Group is helping refugees in Germany with a large number of measures and activities. Depending on … Read the full press release

Bayer’s business will be managed by three divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health and Crop Science from January 1, 2016

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2015

Operational management in three divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health and Crop Science / Dieter Weinand, Erica Mann and Liam Condon appointed to the Bayer Board of Management / Dr. Hartmut Klusik succeeds Michael König as a member of the Board of … Read the full press release