Electroactive polymers in consumer electronics
Bayer MaterialScience acquires Artificial Muscle, Inc.
Enabling technology for the next generation of touchscreens

Approval process begins in April 2010:
Bayer MaterialScience planning new world-scale TDI plant at Dormagen site
EUR 150 million investment in the future / New production process was developed in Dormagen / Energy savings of up to 60 percent versus conventional plants

2009: operationally one of the strongest years - optimism for the future
Bayer successful in a difficult environment
Group sales EUR 31,168 million (minus 5.3 percent) / EBITDA before special items EUR 6,472 million (minus 6.6 percent) / Net income EUR 1,359 million (minus 20.9 percent) / Net cash flow significantly improved to EUR 5,375 million (plus 49 percent) / Net financial debt reduced by EUR 4.5 billion to EUR 9.7 billion / Core earnings per share expected to improve by about 10 percent in 2010

Bayer MaterialScience, Mitsubishi and Kyowa agree technical cooperation
Excellent opportunities for polycarbonate automotive glazing in Japan
Use of two-component injection molding machine from Mitsubishi for customer trials / Know-how and technology transfer from global Glazing Center in Leverkusen

First commercial application of Baytubes® carbon nanotubes in Japan
A heater made from woven fabrics
New dispersion technology enables the full utilization of the electrical and thermal conductivity of carbon nanotubes

Conductive nano inks for printed electronics
Aiming for cost-effective, reproducible production of flexible circuits

New product grade: Baytubes® C 70 P
Carbon nanotubes with improved dispersibility

Bayer MaterialScience acquires worldwide marketing and usage rights for the DURFLEX® track superstructure system
Investment in new markets and new technologies / New system delivers long-term cost-efficiency in railroad operation / Absorption of structure-borne noise in the track bed / Suitable for use on new and existing sections of track

Commitment to North Rhine-Westphalia as a location for industry
Bayer MaterialScience opens world's largest carbon nanotube pilot facility
Investment of approximately EUR 22 million in Leverkusen

Joint development by Bayer MaterialScience and fischer automotive systems
First series production using DirectSkinning process with aliphatic polyurethane
Innovative technology to create light-colored, UV- and scratch-resistant surfaces with superior appearance