BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE

Gas-phase TDI plant at Dormagen slated to start up in 2014 / Approval by authorities pending

BAYER

“Marked recovery” from 2009 slump seen / BMS chief optimistic about PC, MDI and TDI growth

BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE

Nanotube grade offers improved dispersibility

BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE

Polycarbonate prices up by EUR 300/t

POLYMER PRICES

Polyurethane feedstocks in August 2009: MDI unexpectedly strong / TDI and polyols stable / Supply situation shaky / Insulation grades boost order activity / Demand livelier as holidays end / Higher prices in sight

GERMAN PLASTICS PRODUCERS

Business stabilises at low level after late 2008 crash / Sales and production lose ground against 2007

BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE

Short-time working and more plant shutdowns / Slight revival in PU orders