With effect from March 1, German chemical company Bayer MaterialScience AG has combined its entire global polyurethane systems business under the umbrella brand of BaySystems. This move affects both existing product brands in the segment and the global network of polyurethane systems houses. Brands such as Bayfit, Baydur and Multitec will be retained under this umbrella.

With sales of €10.7 billion in 2005, Bayer MaterialScience AG is one of the world’s largest polymer manufacturers. It has production facilities at 40 sites around the world and a workforce of approximately 18,800.