The prize for the best dissertation, inaugurated this year, will be awarded every two years. The Process Engineering Department at the University of Lodz is one of the best in Poland. The Technical University cooperates closely with, among others, the Technical University of Dortmund, with whom BTS maintains close ties.

“Global companies like Bayer Technology Services depend on highly-qualified young employees, whom we recruit worldwide,” said Dr. Ralf Sick-Sonntag, Head of Engineering and Senior Vice President BTS, who awarded the prize during this year’s graduation ceremony at the Technical University of Lodz. He continued: “Our relationship with the Technical University of Lodz is another step toward attracting top international personnel. This is an important investment in the future of our company.”

Bayer Technology Services GmbH offers fully-integrated solutions along the life cycle of chemical/pharmaceutical plants – from development through engineering and construction to process optimization for existing plants. In addition to recruiting top international personnel and collaborating with colleges, universities and research institutions, BTS also actively fosters talented high school and university students. The Bayer subsidiary employs nearly 2,600 people worldwide at its headquarters in Leverkusen and other German locations, as well as in regional offices in Belgium, India, Mexico, the United States, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and the People's Republic of China. 2008 sales totaled approx. EUR 420 million. Additional information about Bayer Technology Services is available at www.bayertechnology.com.


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