Press Kit
Thursday - May 4, 2017
Opening of the “Haus der Nationen” (“House of Nations”) in Bergisch Gladbach

Tuesday - April 4, 2017
Presentation
Pushing boundaries within industry collaboration
Dr. Markus Steilemann, Member of the Board of Management, Chief Commercial Officer / Daniel Meyer, Head of the Business Unit Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties more
Presentation
Pushing boundaries within industry collaboration
Dr. Markus Steilemann, Member of the Board of Management, Chief Commercial Officer / Daniel Meyer, Head of the Business Unit Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties more

Monday - February 20, 2017
Financial News Conference
Address by Patrick Thomas and Frank H. Lutz
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Covestro AG more
Financial News Conference
Address by Patrick Thomas and Frank H. Lutz
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Covestro AG more

Wednesday - May 3, 2017
Annual General Meeting 2017
Address by Patrick Thomas
Chairman of the Board of Management more
Annual General Meeting 2017
Address by Patrick Thomas
Chairman of the Board of Management more

Wednesday - May 3, 2017
Annual General Meeting 2017
Address by Frank H. Lutz
Chief Financial Officer of Covestro AG more
Annual General Meeting 2017
Address by Frank H. Lutz
Chief Financial Officer of Covestro AG more

Wednesday - May 3, 2017
Recording
Opening of the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board Dr. Richard Pott and speech by the Chairman of the Board of Management Patrick Thomas and the Chief Financial Officer Frank H. Lutz more
Recording
Opening of the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board Dr. Richard Pott and speech by the Chairman of the Board of Management Patrick Thomas and the Chief Financial Officer Frank H. Lutz more

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Thursday - March 8, 2018
From Markt Bibart to the whole world: innovative strong and aesthetic lightweight materials
Covestro starts commercial production of composites
Double-digit million sum invested / 50 employees at the site / Significant market potential / Broad range of applications and sectors more
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Thursday - March 8, 2018
CFRTP composites by Covestro bring a breath of fresh air to furniture making
Making the design world resonate
A design office in the Cologne area is inspired by innovative materials more

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Thursday - March 8, 2018
CFRTP composites from Covestro make mountain bikes safer
Going through hell to get to heaven more

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Thursday - March 8, 2018
From ideas to prototypes – how suitcases can be even lighter and stronger
The perfect travel companion more

Friday - November 23, 2018
Carbon dioxide for the production of sports floorings
Fit with CO2
Premiere for new product at hockey field in Germany / Innovative process from Covestro preserves resources / Next step in the use of CO2 for plastics more
Carbon dioxide for the production of sports floorings
Fit with CO2
Premiere for new product at hockey field in Germany / Innovative process from Covestro preserves resources / Next step in the use of CO2 for plastics more

Friday - November 23, 2018
Presentation
Carbon dioxide as a new raw material – now also in sports more
Presentation
Carbon dioxide as a new raw material – now also in sports more

Friday - April 13, 2018
Annual General Meeting in Bonn:
Covestro significantly raises dividend
Patrick Thomas hands over CEO position to Dr. Markus Steilemann on June 1 more
Annual General Meeting in Bonn:
Covestro significantly raises dividend
Patrick Thomas hands over CEO position to Dr. Markus Steilemann on June 1 more

Friday - April 13, 2018
Annual General Meeting
Address by Patrick Thomas
Chairman of the Board of Management more
Annual General Meeting
Address by Patrick Thomas
Chairman of the Board of Management more

Friday - April 13, 2018
HDTV Footage from global sites, production, materials and highlight stories of Covestro
New generation continuous fiber composites, CO2 as a raw material, World Solar Challenge, Solar Impulse, Wind rotor blade from polyurethane, K fair in Düsseldorf and the concept car. more
HDTV Footage from global sites, production, materials and highlight stories of Covestro
New generation continuous fiber composites, CO2 as a raw material, World Solar Challenge, Solar Impulse, Wind rotor blade from polyurethane, K fair in Düsseldorf and the concept car. more

Friday - April 13, 2018
Recording
Opening of the Annual General Meeting by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board Dr. Richard Pott and speech by the Chairman of the Board of Management Patrick Thomas more
Recording
Opening of the Annual General Meeting by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board Dr. Richard Pott and speech by the Chairman of the Board of Management Patrick Thomas more

Monday - February 25, 2019
Further growth in demand in an increasingly challenging market environment
Covestro raises dividend after strong business performance in 2018
Continued core volume growth at 1.6% / Group sales rise to EUR 14.6 billion / EBITDA declines to EUR 3.2 billion / Proposed dividend of EUR 2.40 per share / Around EUR 1.7 billion returned to stockholders through share buy-back and dividends / 2019 guidance influenced by further volume growth and lower margins more
Further growth in demand in an increasingly challenging market environment
Covestro raises dividend after strong business performance in 2018
Continued core volume growth at 1.6% / Group sales rise to EUR 14.6 billion / EBITDA declines to EUR 3.2 billion / Proposed dividend of EUR 2.40 per share / Around EUR 1.7 billion returned to stockholders through share buy-back and dividends / 2019 guidance influenced by further volume growth and lower margins more

Wednesday - September 11, 2019
New process for CO2 use among the best
In the finals for the German President’s Award
Team from Covestro and RWTH Aachen University nominated / Winner will be honored by Federal President Steinmeier / Technology saves crude oil in plastics production more
New process for CO2 use among the best
In the finals for the German President’s Award
Team from Covestro and RWTH Aachen University nominated / Winner will be honored by Federal President Steinmeier / Technology saves crude oil in plastics production more

Friday - April 12, 2019
2019 Annual General Meeting in Bonn:
Covestro increases dividend to €2.40 per share
Dividend raised for the fourth consecutive year more
2019 Annual General Meeting in Bonn:
Covestro increases dividend to €2.40 per share
Dividend raised for the fourth consecutive year more

Friday - April 12, 2019
Annual General Meeting
Strong year 2018 despite challenging fourth quarter
Address by Dr. Markus Steilemann, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Thomas Toepfer, Chief Financial Officer more
Annual General Meeting
Strong year 2018 despite challenging fourth quarter
Address by Dr. Markus Steilemann, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Thomas Toepfer, Chief Financial Officer more

Friday - April 12, 2019
Recording
Opening of the Annual General Meeting by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board Dr. Richard Pott and speech by the Chairman of the Board of Management Dr. Markus Steilemann and the Chief Financial Officer Dr. Thomas Toepfer more
Recording
Opening of the Annual General Meeting by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board Dr. Richard Pott and speech by the Chairman of the Board of Management Dr. Markus Steilemann and the Chief Financial Officer Dr. Thomas Toepfer more

Tuesday - October 15, 2019
Covestro at K 2019 in Düsseldorf from October 16 to 23
Pushing boundaries for a sustainable and digital world
Strategic program for circular economy / Innovative solutions for key industries / Comprehensive interior concept for future mobility / Focus on trend-setting themes more
Covestro at K 2019 in Düsseldorf from October 16 to 23
Pushing boundaries for a sustainable and digital world
Strategic program for circular economy / Innovative solutions for key industries / Comprehensive interior concept for future mobility / Focus on trend-setting themes more

Monday - October 14, 2019
Materials manufacturer launches strategic program
Covestro plans to promote circular economy
Seeing plastic waste as a valuable resource / Alternative raw materials to break away from crude oil / Fostering recycling through innovative processes more
Materials manufacturer launches strategic program
Covestro plans to promote circular economy
Seeing plastic waste as a valuable resource / Alternative raw materials to break away from crude oil / Fostering recycling through innovative processes more

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Tuesday - October 15, 2019
Covestro and partners develop premium concept for car interiors
The mobility of the future: seamless and fully networked
Interiors are becoming multifunctional living and working spaces more
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Friday - October 4, 2019
The roof spoiler of the future
Integration of 5G antennas, sensors, cameras and lighting functions / Wide range of surfaces, colors and design features / First presentation at K 2019 more

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Tuesday - September 3, 2019
Thermoplastic composites from Covestro set a new aesthetic direction in automotive exteriors
Reinventing the wheel more

Tuesday - September 10, 2019
On the path to industrialization of the pultrusion process
Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles
Sustainable solution with polyurethane resin / High productivity through continuous production / Simple assembly, superior crash performance more
On the path to industrialization of the pultrusion process
Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles
Sustainable solution with polyurethane resin / High productivity through continuous production / Simple assembly, superior crash performance more

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Friday - October 11, 2019
Closing the carbon loop with recycled raw materials
New electronic components made of used polycarbonate
Covestro develops post-consumer recycling concept together with partners more
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Wednesday - October 9, 2019
The private home in times of digitalization and Artificial Intelligence
Trendsetting design concepts for household appliances
Good opportunities for the use of polycarbonate more

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Monday - September 16, 2019
More efficient production of refrigeration equipment
Covestro develops polyurethane system for faster demolding / Processing on existing plants / No compromises in quality and energy efficiency more

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Wednesday - September 25, 2019
TPU: The perfect plastic for sustainable shoe production
The recyclable sneaker
Raw materials for concept shoe based on CO2 and biomass more

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Tuesday - September 24, 2019
The perfect combination of performance, design and sustainability
Groundbreaking athletic shoes
Joint developments of footwear designer Axis Liu and Covestro more

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Tuesday - October 1, 2019
Completely digitalized process almost without waste
Convenient production of insoles using 3D printing
Made-to-measure products from Covestro´s TPU more

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Friday - September 20, 2019
From flexible foam mattress to high-tech products
The evolution of the mattress
Digital formulation aid / CO2 as raw material / Improved recyclability / Today’s mattresses: more comfortable and environmentally compatible than ever before more

Friday - September 13, 2019
The answer to urbanization, climate change and scarcity of raw materials
Better insulation with polyurethane
Covestro concentrates on digitalization and sustainability more
The answer to urbanization, climate change and scarcity of raw materials
Better insulation with polyurethane
Covestro concentrates on digitalization and sustainability more
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Tuesday - July 2, 2019
Covestro at K 2019
Pushing the boundaries for a sustainable and digital world
Material cycle sought across the entire value chain / Pioneer on the path to a future without fossil-based resources / Comprehensive program for digitalization / Innovative solutions for key industries more

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Tuesday - July 2, 2019
The reinvention of mobility
Covestro and its partners develop a comprehensive interior concept / Innovative and functional material solutions / More than 50 years of experience: It all began with the K 67 more

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Tuesday - July 2, 2019
Covestro pushes forward with the digitalization of processes
In focus: added value for customers / More efficient processes through computer simulation / New formula finder for viscoelastic foams more

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Tuesday - July 2, 2019
Elastic textile fibers made from carbon dioxide
Dress with CO2
Covestro and RWTH Aachen University develop industrial process / Reduction in use of crude oil and contribution to the circular economy / Further milestone in the use of CO2 as an alternative raw material more

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Tuesday - July 2, 2019
5G – key technology for the networked world
Covestro develops material solutions for infrastructure and smartphones / Cooperation with Deutsche Telekom and Umeå Institute of Design more

Tuesday - July 2, 2019
Wind power in the upswing
Efficient manufacture of rotor blades with polyurethanes / Covestro delivers first commercial order of raw materials to China / Efficient Pasquick® coating technology provides protection more
Wind power in the upswing
Efficient manufacture of rotor blades with polyurethanes / Covestro delivers first commercial order of raw materials to China / Efficient Pasquick® coating technology provides protection more

Tuesday - July 2, 2019
Covestro Sonnenwagen: Full throttle with solar power
Intensified cooperation for the toughest solar race in Australia / Covestro supports the Sonnenwagen Team as main sponsor / Testing innovative materials for electromobility more
Covestro Sonnenwagen: Full throttle with solar power
Intensified cooperation for the toughest solar race in Australia / Covestro supports the Sonnenwagen Team as main sponsor / Testing innovative materials for electromobility more

Tuesday - July 2, 2019
The next generation of electronic patches
Covestro and the Holst Centre develop skin-friendly wearables more
The next generation of electronic patches
Covestro and the Holst Centre develop skin-friendly wearables more