FORM AND FUCTION COME TOGETHER AT BAYER CORPORATION'S POLYURETHANE RIM TECHNOLOGY CENTER WEB SITE

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FORM AND FUCTION COME TOGETHER AT BAYER CORPORATION'S POLYURETHANE RIM TECHNOLOGY CENTER WEB SITE
15 March 2001 - Bayer MaterialScience AG

Producing parts that are lightweight, yet strong. Molding complex curves and geometries. Encapsulating metal parts. All of these are possible with polyurethane reaction injection molding (RIM) technology, a polymer molding process.

Now, there's a new Web site from Bayer Corporation - www.rimmolding.com - where those involved in product design and development can learn more about unlocking the possibilities of polyurethane RIM technology.

'Many designers are already familiar with thermoplastic injection molding,' explained Harry George, Manager, Specialty RIM Group for Bayer's Polyurethanes Division. 'This Web site is an easy, convenient way for designers, engineers and other technical professionals involved in product development to become better acquainted with the design opportunities made possible with polyurethane RIM technology.'

The user-friendly site is a valuable online resource not only for those who are new to RIM, but also for professionals already familiar with the technology. The site includes:

What's RIM? - Learn everything from the basics to how innovations in formulations, fillers and processing methods have further expanded the capabilities of RIM technology.

Products - Find out more about Bayer Polyurethane RIM product families, including typical properties data for each product, as well as the markets and applications most likely to benefit from polyurethane RIM technology.

Automotive - Discover why some of today's most talked-about vehicle features - from a composite cargo box to a versatile midgate - are made possible by polyurethane RIM technologies.

Tech Support - Learn about Bayer's extensive range of technical support services, including Design Engineering.

And more - Find information on recycling, related industry links and resources, and the latest RIM technology news releases from Bayer.

http://www.bayermaterialscience.com

About: Bayer MaterialScience AG
Bayer Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is part of the worldwide Bayer Group, an international health care, nutrition and innovative materials group based in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer employs 23,300 in North America with net North American sales of 8.8 billion euros in 2003. Bayer’s three operating business areas – HealthCare, CropScience and MaterialScience, improve people’s lives through a broad range of essential products that help diagnose and treat diseases, protect crops and advance automobile safety and durability.

Bayer MaterialScience AG is one of the world's largest producers of polymers and high-performance plastics. The main customers for Its innovative developments in coatings, adhesives, insulating materials and sealants, polycarbonates and polyurethanes are the automotive and construction industries, the electrical/electronics segment and manufacturers of sports and leisure goods, packaging, and medical devices.

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