Sheffield, MA–January 6, 2005–Sheffield Plastics Inc. has announced the appointment of Kenneth K. Schwartz as Product Development Manager for Sheffield Plastics, Inc. He will have management responsibility for the research and development of new polycarbonate and polycarbonate blend sheet products for Sheffield Plastics and for new film products for Bayer Films Americas, now a Division of Sheffield Plastics.

According to Sheffield Plastics president, Dennis Duff, "Ken Schwartz brings a wealth of plastics industry experience to Sheffield Plastics. He will manage the development of new products for both the sheet and film divisions of Sheffield and help position Sheffield Plastics to continue to meet the demands of ever-changing markets with the best possible mix of products and services."

Mr. Schwartz has extensive experience in the plastics industry, including product development and management positions at several plastics companies. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials Engineering from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA and his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, MA concentrating on Materials Science.

Sheffield Plastics Inc. is the recognized global leader in high performance plastics with its MAKROLON® polycarbonate sheet products used a in a wide variety of industrial, architectural, commercial, sign and aerospace applications. The addition of Makrofol® PC and Bayfol® polycarbonate blend films to the polycarbonate sheet offerings of Sheffield Plastics opens up design possibilities for a wide range of applications. These engineered films are used in a variety of markets including: automotive; appliance; cards (security and smart cards); medical; nameplate and labels; packaging; P-O-P (including signage); graphic arts, telecommunications and other hand-held electronics. For more information, call 1-800-254-1707, Fax: 1-800-457-3553, visit www.sheffieldplastics.com, or write Sheffield Plastics Inc., 119 Salisbury Road, Sheffield, MA 01257.

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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