About Bayer
Bayer employs 17,000 people at more than 50 sites in its North American Region, including more than 20 production facilities. Its sales in the region exceeded EUR 8 billion in 2007, thus accounting for one-quarter of the total Group sales of EUR 32.4 billion. An investment volume of approximately EUR 11 billion -- including research and development expenses -- over the past 10 years underlines Bayer's commitment in North America.
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of
health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. The company, founded in
1863, is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany. Its U.S. subsidiary Bayer
Corporation has its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company's
products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their
quality of life. At the same time Bayer creates value through innovation,
growth and high earning power. The Group is committed to the principles of
sustainable development, and to its role as a socially and ethically
responsible corporate citizen. Economy, ecology and social commitment are
corporate policy objectives of equal rank.
For more information about Bayer, visit http://www.bayerus.com.
Contact:
Lauren Trocano
Bayer Corporation
412-777-5200
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