Bayer MaterialScience (BMS, Leverkusen / Germany; www.bayerbms.com) has acquired the remaining shares in its 50:50 systems house joint venture BaySystems BÜFA Polyurethane from Büsing & Fasch. The acquisition underlines BMS’ commitment to expand its global network of PU systems houses, said Peter Vanacker, head of BMS’ polyurethanes business.

BMS acquired a 50% stake in BaySystems BÜFA in 2003. With customers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux and northern Europe, the company focuses on systems for the production of integral skin foams, elastomers and rigid foams for innovative applications. The Bayer group operates a network of PU systems houses in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA) under the “BaySystems” brand.