International. Covestro has announced the extension of its sponsorship agreement with Solar Impulse, a project that is preparing to complete its trip around the world in 2016.
Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience, has been a partner of the Solar Impulse project since 2010 and also its official technical partner. He was responsible for the design and construction of the Si2 cockpit which uses polyurethane and polycarbonate systems to reduce the weight of the aircraft while ensuring maximum protection for the pilot.
"For our employees and customers, the Solar Impulse project has become a symbol of Covestro's innovation as well as our ability to provide a wide range of innovative solutions," said Patrick Thomas, CEO of Covestro. "We are excited to continue to support this inspirational effort as it embraces our corporate values of curiosity, courage and color."
The technology developed by Solar Impulse is already used in several products for daily use in the automotive and refrigeration sectors. In addition, the coatings used on the aircraft are now also used in many other industrial sectors.
