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Makrolon® AG front hood

Toyota chose transparent Makrolon® AG polycarbonate for a car hood that changes from a black panel into a colorful display.

2K clear coat capsule Dockit® – time to shine

Easy paint preparation with the Dockit® 2K clear coat capsule Dockit® – for more efficiency and glossy paint results.

Innovation for more sustainable textile coatings

New PU dispersion is one-third bio-based

Innovative material solutions for more forgery-proof ID documents

New passport booklet concepts with high flexibility in design as well as the integration of security features – customized to the required color of passport booklets New polymer solution for passport's end page Drop-in solution for security features…

Covestro assists China’s Xinquan Automotive in going global

Global strategic cooperation agreement signed at China International Import ExpoPartnership paves the way for innovative solutions that directly enhance the automotive industry in North America, Europe, and ASEANAdvancing the expansion of low-carbon,…

Covestro forges pioneering agreements with Chinese developers to advance more sustainable building solutions

Buildings account for over half of nation’s emissions as government promotes more stringent energy targetsPolyurethane-based solutions from Covestro support construction sector’s transition to more sustainabilityCollaborations with property developer…

Covestro and HiPhi launch joint laboratory on advanced material solutions for future mobility

Joint laboratory to address key challenges of future mobilityDriving commercialization of low-carbon solutions and establishment of relevant standardsDevelopment of smart surface technologies and battery solutions

Covestro returns to the China International Import Expo in Shanghai

Participation in major trade expo for three years in a rowFirst showcase of chemically recycled PU foam in ChinaStrengthening partnerships from mobility to construction for a circular future

Team Sonnenwagen on the home stretch to more sustainable mobility

Victory in qualifying, start from pole positionIn the leading group during the raceA total of 38 teams competed in the world's toughest solar car raceMore than 3,000 kilometers through the Australian outback

Covestro achieves EBITDA guidance for third quarter

Group sales of EUR 3.6 billion (–22.7%)EBITDA of EUR 277 million (–8.3%) meets guidanceNet income of EUR –31 millionFree operating cash flow rises to EUR 308 million (>100%)Full-year guidance narrowed at the lower end of the rangesNew Chief Financial…

Covestro launches mechanical recycling polycarbonate compounding line in China

Shanghai facility is the inaugural dedicated line of its kind of Covestro with an annual capacity of 25,000 tonsCommitted to supplying 60,000 tons of recycled-content polycarbonates annually in Asia Pacific by 2026Expansive range of premium recycled…

Covestro expands capacity for TPU films in Germany

Capacity at Bomlitz site expandedInvestment in the low double-digit million Euro rangeGlobal demand for TPU specialty films on the rise

Groundbreaking for new TPU Production Site of Covestro in China

Groundbreaking of company’s largest future TPU site in Zhuhai, ChinaStrengthening the production network for high-performance TPU to meet rising global demandUtilizing advanced production technologies and run entirely with renewable power

Covestro cooperates with RAL in the presentation of trend colors

Trend report RAL COLOUR FEELING 2025+ contains 15 color shadesCovestro is again partner of the RAL Trendbox with 75 material samplesVery precise color matching for polycarbonatesComprehensive color and material approach for designersLivestream of the…

Sensor roof module for autonomous driving

14 sensors and cameras integrated in closed componentPolycarbonate enables lightweight, aesthetic and durable designCovestro presents a LiDAR roof module for Chinese automaker Human Horizons at the ISAL Symposium

Covestro AG confirms decision to enter into open-ended discussions with Adnoc

Covestro and Uniplan receive Red Dot Design Award

Combined digital and real world experienceCommunicative approach and motto "Crafting Connections With You"Prominent lecture program with live broadcastingMultiple use of stand construction made of more sustainable materials"Best of the Best" interzum…

Covestro appoints Christian Baier as new CFO, Dr. Thorsten Dreier to become Labor Director

Chemical recycling of polycarbonates reaches a major milestone

Robust process developed on a laboratory scalePilot-scale technical implementation startsRecycled monomer can be used for the production of polycarbonate

With more efficiency and a lower carbon footprint to the solar race in Australia

New solar car "Adelie" makes rounds in LeverkusenA lot of teamwork, passion and experience lead to optimized prototypeCovestro materials in the new vehicle and sports outfit of the team

Covestro starts new Elastomers plant in Shanghai

Investment in the double-digit million Euro range New plant one of several similar investments into the Elastomers business across the globeProducts can be used in offshore wind turbines and to manufacture photovoltaic panels, among others

Covestro confirms full-year guidance despite weak economic activity

Group Sales of EUR 3.7 billion (–20.9%)EBITDA of EUR 385 million (–29.6%)Net income totals EUR 46 million (–76.9%)Free operating cash flow rises to EUR –10 millionFull-year results expected to be rather at lower half of the guidanceQ3 2023: EBITDA be…

Design Innovation in Plastics 2023 winner announced

Student from Dublin creates new flossing device for teeth cleaning 

Digitalization driving sustainability forward

Covestro digitalizes product-specific life cycle assessments (LCA)Environmental data for approx. 50,000 intermediates and finished products. Validation by end of 2024 so that data for finished products available for customers gradually in 2024Covestr…

With the power of the sun to the mobility of the future

The Covestro Adelie was designed for the world's toughest solar car race, the Bridgestone World Solar ChallengeCovestro supports project with innovative materials and as main sponsorThe overarching goal is the realization of the circular economy

Kaynemaile® selects Makrolon® RE from Covestro for RE8™, a bio-circular architectural mesh

Covestro signs first major renewable energy agreement for its US operations

Long-term agreement signed with Ørsted as part of its planned Mockingbird Solar Center in Texas, U.S.Covestro’s 90MW share of renewable energy estimated to offset 70,000 tons of CO2 emissions at its Baytown, Texas, site annually, starting in late 202…