Bayer - Antwerp site
The production unit of Bayer Antwerp NV was established in 1961 and is located in the northern
Antwerp Port area. This unit manufactures high-performance plastics and precursors for the
production of plastics for the subgroup
Bayer MaterialScience (BMS)
.
The products of Bayer Antwerp are used in all aspects of daily life. The top product is
polycarbonate (Makrolon®), from which CDs, DVDs, roofing for railways stations and conservatories,
automotive and computer parts, motorcycle helmets and ski glasses, etc. are manufactured. Bayer
Antwerp NV employed about 850 people in 2008, primarily in
production, quality and technical positions
.