Bayer-Huadong Cup Process Technology Competition Winners Recognized

SHANGHAI, China, July 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- On July 13, nine teams of winners from the 2005 ''Bayer-Huadong Cup" Process Technology Competition were recognized for their innovative technical solutions during an awards ceremony held at East China University of Science and Technology. Bayer Technology Services Shanghai Co., Ltd. (BTSS) sponsored the competition that was organized by the East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), Zhejiang University and Dong Nan University. Dr. Knors, Vice President of BTS and Head of BTS Asia, Mr. Hedler, Director of Process Management Technology, Dr. Jianping Liao, Manager of Process Development, and Ms. Gina Lu, HR Manager all represented Bayer in the event. From the academic side, Madam Yulu Ma, Vice President of East China University of Science and Technology, as well as many other principals from a number of universities took part in the awards ceremony.

Madam Ma expressed her high appreciation of BTS: ''I have to thank BTS for the great support and I wish for a long-term cooperation with your company in the future.'' Dr. Knors' response reiterated BTS commitment to science and technology education: ''BTS is happy to work with your universities and the elites from the various schools. We plan on providing job opportunities and internships for outstanding students who show excellence in their work.'' Dr. Knors encouraged the students to keep their passion in Technology, ''as it is something that really belongs to you, which nobody can take away from you.''

Hundreds of students from the East China University of Science and Technology, Zhejiang University and Dong Nan University participated in the technology competition. The aim of this initiative was to encourage students' creativity, fostering awareness and their capability of innovation, as well as promoting hands-on experience for the students. The competition resulted in sixty-six finalists, with three students in each team, competing in the final round held at Shanghai's East China University of Science and Technology from July 11 - 13 2005. The cup is a perfect platform for outstanding students majoring in Chemical Process Technology to showcase their competence and to develop their potentials.

Prior to the final round the finalists visited the Bayer Integrated Site at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park. The students were able to explore the chemical park, including the production units being constructed by BTSS. This plant tour gave the students a much better understanding of BTSS and Bayer as a whole. One of the students mentioned: ''It is an inspiring experience. I'm impressed by the introduction about the company's development in China, their advanced technology, and especially the introduction about 'Grow with BTS'.'' This fascinating tour was a motivation to all the students and encouraged them to aspire to a higher level of learning and to pursue a successful future.

Bayer Technology Services (BTS) provides the technological backbone of the Bayer Group, developing processes and planning, constructing and optimizing production facilities. It provides complete, cost-effective solutions along the entire life cycle of plants, processes and products. The interdisciplinary knowledge of its 2,300 specialists worldwide benefits not only the Bayer subgroups, but also external companies and Bayer's chemical park partners.

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CONTACT: Annette Wiedenbach, +86-21-6361-8282 x200, or fax,+86-21-6360-6589, or annette.wiedenbach.aw1@bayer-ag.de, or Sally Geng,+86-10-6597-3181 x3039, or fax, +86-10-6597-3292, orsally.geng.sg@bayer-ag.de, both of Bayer (China) Limited