Polycarbonates (BU PCS)

Bayer MaterialScience is the global leader in the production of polycarbonates, with an annual capacity of 1.2 million metric tonne, by the end of 2006. The company currently has world-scale production facilities in Krefeld-Uerdingen in Germany, Antwerp in Belgium, Baytown in the US, Map Ta Phut in Thailand, and Shanghai in China.

Makrolon® is the best-known brand within the PCS portfolio. Other brands include the high-heat resistant Apec® and various Makrolon® based blends such as Bayblend® and Makroblend®. The outstanding properties of the blends make it possible to adapt them individually to the requirements of the particular application. The Polycarbonates unit also markets PCS sheets made of Makrolon® and the PCS films Makrofol® and Bayfol®. Makrolon® can reflect on a history of success that goes back to more than 50 years, something which is likely to continue in the future. The products made of Makrolon® and its variants are employed in the automotive industry, optical data storage and the electrical and electronics segments. These products are frequently used instead of glass for the construction of car roofs as it is lighter, more shock resistant and offers much more freedom to designers.

For further information please contact:

Tim Uhrmeister
E-Mail: tim.uhrmeister@bayerbms.com

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