The Bayer Company Archive

"Bayer – A Fascinating Story"

The Bayer company archive is the central storehouse for information pertaining to the colorful history of the company since its establishment in 1863.

It is the place where important records relating to the company’s history – documents, photographs, films, advertisements, publications, and other valuable items – are examined, evaluated and systematically archived. The company’s historians encourage an open dialogue and close contacts with the past both inside and outside of the Bayer Group, and thus make a valuable contribution to the corporate culture.

Overview of the archive:

Documents	5,000 linear meters of shelving
Photographs	150,000 positives and negatives
Films	1,500 titles
Books	3,500 volumes
Collections	8,000 objects