Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. The products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. Bayer aims to create value through innovation, growth and high earning power. The company's mission statement is "Bayer: Science For A Better Life". Activities are concentrated in three subgroups, HealthCare, CropScience and MaterialScience and supported by three service companies.
Bayer is an inventor company and innovation is the foundation for competitiveness, growth and the success in the future. The company is developing new products while continuously optimizing the product portfolio and manufacturing processes. The research activities are aligned to market requirements, with customer needs and technological advances presenting opportunities for future innovation. In 2009 Bayer has a budget of €2.9 billion for research and development.
Bayer's knowledge and products are helping to diagnose, alleviate or cure diseases, ...