Markus Steilemann

New heads for Polyurethanes and Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties segments

Earnings up by half in Q2 / Robust demand for PU and PC / Search for new CFO continues

Patrick Thomas assumes double role as CEO-CFO / Successor for Frank Lutz underway

Tarragona MDI plant to stay open / “Significant” rise in demand / New chlorine supplier

Michelle Jou becomes new head of Polycarbonates / Markus Steilemann takes over at helm of Polyurethanes business

Bayer unveils new management team / Patrick Thomas will continue to lead the company

Acquisition of composites specialist TCG / Output expanded / Exploring polycarbonate applications

Consolidation of PC sheet business / Darmstadt site to close / Loss of 90 jobs

In Memoriam: Dieter Freitag, Bayer MaterialScience

"Chinaplas" exclusive: PIE speaks to Holly Lei, vice president Commercial Operations China Polycarbonates Bayer MaterialScience / PC and sustainability / Sponsoring “The City of Tomorrow” / Integrated Site Shanghai capacity expansion on track

Markus Steilemann appointed new head of Bayer MaterialScience's Polycarbonates business unit