About Deerfield Urethane

World Leading Manufacturer of Polyurethane
Blown & Coextruded Film and Flat Die Sheet

Deerfield Urethane, home the Dureflex^® brand, is a world leader in the manufacture of polyurethane blown film and flat die sheet. Established in 1978, we became part of Bayer's polymers business in 1984. Our new, state-of-the-art 107,000 square foot facility is located in Whately, Massachusetts in the foothills of the Berkshires. In addition to being a part of Bayer MaterialScience LLC, we have a sister company in Europe, EPUREX, located in Bomlitz, Germany.

Best known for its flagship product, Bayer Aspirin, Bayer Corporation produces a broad range of health care, crop protection, polymer and chemical products that help diagnose and treat diseases, purify water, preserve local landmarks, protect crops, advance automobile safety and durability to improve people’s lives. From all of us at Deerfield Urethane and indeed through all of Bayer there is an abiding commitment to "Science For A Better Life".

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Bayer Corporation had sales of 10.1 billion dollars in 2001. Bayer is one of Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Companies, and has once again recieve the recognition as one the best companies for working mothers by Working Mother's Magazine (October, 2004). It is a member of the worldwide Bayer Group, based in Leverkusen, Germany, as part of the new Bayer MaterialScience LLC. The Bayer Group stock is a component of the DAX and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol BAY).

Deerfield's diverse product lines and capabilities allow us to be a leading and preferred supplier to a vast number of markets and industries. These expansive capabilities, coupled with the resources of our parent company Bayer Corporation (with worldwide leadership in health care, life sciences and chemicals, with 2001 sales of $10.1 billion) and our sister company, EPUREX, ensure the quality of our products, services and position, as our company to continues its growth through customer satisfaction.