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Bayer anniversary in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh – Bayer recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Pittsburgh site in the presence of Bayer CEO Werner Wenning, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, U.S. Congressman Tim Murphy and 2,000 employees and their families. In his address, Wenning emphasized the importance of the site: “50 years ago Bayer came to Pittsburgh, the city that has become our home. One could say that the company and the region have evolved together. I am convinced that this close partnership will continue to grow in the future.” According to the Bayer CEO, the company has invested more than US$ 12 billion in the past decade to support growth in North America. Said Wenning: “This has played an important part in safeguarding the future of our enterprise.” This year the city of Pittsburgh too is celebrating a birthday – the 250th anniversary of its founding.