New 10-Page Brochure Describes Durable Makrofol® Polycarbonate and Bayfol® Polycarbonate Blend Film Products from Bayer Films Americas
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Berlin, CT-September 18, 2006-Bayer Films Americas, a Division of Sheffield Plastics Inc., has released a new 10-page color brochure describing their offering of Makrofol® and Bayfol® polycarbonate film technology. Makrofol and Bayfol provide outstanding stability and durability with lot-to-lot consistency for a wide variety of applications. They are manufactured to the strictest quality standards in ISO-9001: 2000 certified facilities.
The brochure features Makrofol DE and PC made with Bayer MAKROLON® polycarbonate resin that offer high light transmittance, excellent surface uniformity and ease of processing. Bayfol CR polycarbonate/polyester blend provides improved mechanical and chemical resistant properties. Makrofol FR flame retardant film can be easily fabricated and printed. Makrofol LT and BL provide extraordinary light diffusion capability over films that rely on surface texturing for light scattering.
Bayer Films Americas also offers a variety of specialty films for increased weatherability and durability under harsh conditions, including Makrofol EPC (Extended Performance Composite), an enhanced performance composite film that provides excellent first surface chemical and UV resistance, and Bayfol AS-A (black) for antistatic packaging of sensitive electronic components. Other new products are continuously being developed to meet a variety of customer special needs.
The brochure also addresses processing advantages of Bayer's exclusive Film Insert Molding (FIM) technology for 3-D molded part decoration, and a chart that shows the step-by-step process. It also covers key factors to consider when choosing the right material for a specific application along with a helpful Films Selection Guide that details film grade, color, first and second surface texture, available thickness, applications and more.
Makrofol® polycarbonate and Bayfol® polycarbonate blend films are used in a variety of markets including automotive; appliance; cards, (security and smart cards); medical; nameplate and labels; packaging; POP (including signage); telecommunications and other hand-held electronics. Specific applications include instrument panels; trade show displays, membrane switches, control panels, and decals.
Also available from Bayer Films Americas is an interactive Films Selection Guide CD. For a copy of the CD please call 866-659-9023.
Bayer Films Americas, a Division of Sheffield Plastics Inc., offers unique specialty films that provide excellent weatherability and chemical resistance for outdoor applications. They also offer excellent light diffusing characteristics for automotive applications, improved chemical resistance and actuation life for membrane switches, and excellent flame-retardant properties for display uses.
This article contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in our public reports filed with the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (including our Form 20-F). The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
Please forward all inquiries to the attention of Cindy Kahlstrom, Sheffield Plastics Inc., 119 Salisbury Road, Sheffield, MA 01257. cindy.kahlstrom@bayerbms.com
