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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 launches production for Vulkollan® raw materials in Thailand

Meeting the growing demand for high performance elastomers

Pushing boundaries in ID document innovations

New polycarbonate film contributing towards circular economyNovel materials for integrated passport solutionOne material enables multiple security features

Covestro successfully issues EUR 500 million green bond

Covestro and HASCO Vision join forces for recycling post-industrial used plastics

Turning used engineering plastics into high-quality post-industrial recycled polycarbonatesNovel business model allows full transparency and traceability along the value chainContributing to the low-carbon development of carmakers

Covestro initiates green logistics pilot program with partners in China

Collaborative efforts with a focus on truck transportProgram is key to the company’s reduction of scope 3 emissionsSupporting customers’ sustainability and climate-neutral targets

Investment project for a world-scale MDI plant paused

Economic conditions require project reassessmentMDI remains a growth market long-termNo fundamental investment stop

Covestro to strengthen partnerships at China International Import Expo (CIIE)

Covestro showcases contributions to sustainable, low-carbon industrial developmentInnovative alternative raw materials empower partners to achieve their own carbon reduction goalsWith sustainable solutions in mobility, energy, buildings, and lifestyl…

Functional material solutions for the car interior

Breakthrough technologiesMuch design freedomIntelligent surfaces

Covestro achieves EBITDA guidance despite looming recession

Group Sales rise to EUR 4.6 billion (+7.3%)EBITDA of EUR 302 million (–65.0%)Net income total EUR 12 million (–97.5%)Free operating cash flow (FOCF) falls to EUR 33 million (–91.3%)Full-year guidance for 2022 narrowedFurther milestones on the path to…

Covestro and Arcesso Dynamics achieve breakthrough in washbasin design

Washbasin is first to be produced using reaction injection molding (RIM) on aliphatic polyurethanesInjection-molded material enables greater design freedomCan be made at least 50 percent lighter than washbasins using traditional solid-surface materia…

Covestro and Arcesso Dynamics use breakthrough technology to create non-slip shower plate

Shower plate is the first to be produced using reaction injection molding (RIM) on aliphatic polyurethanes – previously considered impossible Wet slip resistance improves user safetyCan be made 50 percent lighter than shower plates using traditional…

Breakthrough technology from Covestro and Arcesso Dynamics used to create design chair

Chair designed by Thomas Schnur is first to be produced using reaction injection molding (RIM) on aliphatic polyurethanes – previously considered impossibleInjection molding opens new possibilities for organic and clean furniture design shapesTruly s…

Covestro collaboration with SABIC unlocks improved recyclability for mono-material flexible plastic pouches

Covestro has developed a new heat-resistant coating for use on mono-material stand-up pouches made with SABIC’s PE/BOPE technologyCoating facilitates high-speed industrial production of stand-up pouches made with SABIC® BOPE biaxially oriented polyet…

Press Kit for K 2022: “Crafting Connections With You”

At K 2022, the world's largest plastics trade show, Covestro will present innovative products and solutions that support the circular economy and climate neutrality. Developments from the areas of alternative raw materials, innovative recycling techn…

Chemical industry as a key factor against climate change – with strong partners

Covestro uses the world’s leading trade fair for dialogue with business and societyFocus on core areas of circular economy and resource conservationPanel discussion on October 19th with new perspectives from industry and research