17.08.2004

Bayer Sheet Europe increases prices on polycarbonate sheets


Darmstadt, August 17, 2004 . Bayer Sheet Europe announces that it will increase the price for its Makrolon® polycarbonate sheets and Bayloy® colored sheets. An increase of 15% will come into effect for all shipments as of September 13th, and an additional increase of 7% for all shipments as of October 4th, 2004.

According to Pierre Colle, Managing Director, these further price increases are driven by continued rise in raw material cost: "We continue to be faced by unrelenting price escalation of our polycarbonate base resin triggered by severe cost rises in the base components. It seems obvious that this cannot be absorbed through productivity improvements and moderate price adjustments any longer. The increases are necessary to support our commitment to our customers to be a strong and reliable supplier of polycarbonate sheets."

Bayer Sheet Europe develops, produces and sells Makrolon® polycarbonate sheet, Axpet® and Vivak® polyester sheet, as well as Bayloy® high-quality plastic sheet. Application examples of Bayer Sheet Europe products in the construction sector include sports stadiums, train stations, and greenhouses. In the area of design and display, applications include plastic sheet for the surface protection of large displays, billboards, traffic signs, and price boards. In addition, the products can also be found in industrial applications such as protective visors, machinery protective covers, lamp protectors, and housings.


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