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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.

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…

Goal: maximum efficiency in urban mobility

Concept car "muc023" takes 2nd place in the international car race "Shell Eco-marathon" (Europe and Africa)Front and side windows made of transparent lightweight plasticNew polycarbonates with alternative raw materials

Partially bio-based resin enables recyclable food packaging

Lower carbon footprint thanks to bio-based materialSupports freshness, quality, and shelf life of foodReduces waste by enabling recyclable packaging

Covestro inaugurates new production line and launches new Desmopan®UP TPU series for Paint Protection Film in the automotive and wind sector

New production line started in Taiwan to produce high performance TPU suited for Paint Protection Film (PPF) gradesProducts to be made available globallyNew TPU-based PPF solutions offered under Desmopan®UP brand nameLong-lasting protection for autom…