Sheffield, MA–January 7, 2005–Bayer Films Americas, A Division of Sheffield Plastics, Inc. has released a new 12-page full-color brochure describing the full line of Bayer Films Americas MAKROFOL® and BAYFOL® polycarbonate film products. The new brochure features an overview of the products and numerous uses and applications of the product line. The advantages of MAKROFOL® and BAYFOL® are also discussed including; graphic arts quality, chemical resistance, flame retardation, and light diffusion properties. The benefits of Film Insert Molding (FIM) using MAKROFOL® and BAYFOL® are also discussed in the brochure along with thermoforming, high pressure forming, hydroforming, match metal dies and trimming. Fabrication techniques discussed include; printing, die-cutting, embossing, bonding, welding, custom extrusion and converting.

Product selection charts are included which allow specifiers to select multiple features of the film product by: resin, first and second surface texture, color, thickness and application. Detailed charts delineate the properties of MAKROFOL® and BAYFOL® including physical, optical, mechanical, thermal and flammability, making it easy for users to select the proper film.

The new brochure is available free to all interested parties. For the brochure or more information, call 1-866-659-9023, Fax: 1-860-828-7819, visit www.bayerfilms.com, or write Bayer Films Americas, 245 New Park Drive, Berlin, CT 06037

This news release 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.

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