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Exolon Group – A New Chapter in Polycarbonate Excellence

The Exolon Group stands today as one of Europe’s leading innovators in the field of polycarbonate sheet extrusion, but its story is rooted in decades of proven performance and heritage. In 2020, the Exolon Group was formed through the acquisition of the Covestro polycarbonate extrusion business, marking a new era of focus, investment, and innovation in high-performance thermoplastic sheet solutions.

For decades, Covestro (and previously Bayer MaterialScience) set the global benchmark for polycarbonate extrusion technology with its renowned Makrolon® product line. Recognised for exceptional strength, impact resistance, optical clarity, and specialised performance, Makrolon sheets earned a reputation as the material of choice for demanding applications across architecture, security, transportation, and acoustics.

When Exolon Group took ownership of Covestro’s extrusion business, it did more than continue this legacy; it gave it a dedicated platform for growth and development, driven by a sole focus on high-quality sheet solutions for the European and global markets.

As part of this transition, two flagship products were rebranded to align with the new Exolon identity while retaining their proven performance and technical specifications:

  • Makrolon® AR → Exolon® AR
    A premium-grade polycarbonate sheet with an advanced abrasion-resistant coating that provides glass-like surface durability while maintaining the impact resistance and lightweight strength of polycarbonate. Exolon AR continues to be the trusted solution for security glazing, public infrastructure, transportation, and architectural projects where scratch resistance and long service life are essential.
  • Makrolon® Silent Sound → Exolon® Silent Sound
    A highly engineered polycarbonate sheet designed for noise reduction and acoustic control in transparent sound barrier applications. Combining exceptional clarity, UV stability, and proven acoustic insulation properties, Exolon Silent Sound remains the material of choice for motorway barriers, railway infrastructure, and urban noise management projects. Exolon® Silent Sound offers best in class transparent noise protection for soundwall applications that require properties such as being self-extinguishing, virtually unbreakable and a 50 year service life.

The rebranding from Makrolon® to Exolon® reflects a strategic decision to strengthen the group’s identity, while customers can be assured that the products themselves remain unchanged manufactured to the same high-quality standards, in the same facilities, by the same team of experts.

Today, the Exolon Group continues to expand its portfolio of innovative polycarbonate and thermoplastic sheet solutions, with a commitment to sustainability, customer service, and technical excellence. By combining decades of experience with a renewed focus under the Exolon name, the company is perfectly positioned to lead the future of polycarbonate sheet innovation in Europe and beyond.

Exolon Group – A New Chapter in Polycarbonate Excellence

The Exolon Group stands today as one of Europe’s leading innovators in the field of polycarbonate sheet extrusion, but its story is rooted in decades of proven performance and heritage. In 2020, the Exolon Group was formed through the acquisition of the Covestro polycarbonate extrusion business, marking a new era of focus, investment, and innovation in high-performance thermoplastic sheet solutions.

For decades, Covestro (and previously Bayer MaterialScience) set the global benchmark for polycarbonate extrusion technology with its renowned Makrolon® product line. Recognised for exceptional strength, impact resistance, optical clarity, and specialised performance, Makrolon sheets earned a reputation as the material of choice for demanding applications across architecture, security, transportation, and acoustics.

When Exolon Group took ownership of Covestro’s extrusion business, it did more than continue this legacy; it gave it a dedicated platform for growth and development, driven by a sole focus on high-quality sheet solutions for the European and global markets.

As part of this transition, two flagship products were rebranded to align with the new Exolon identity while retaining their proven performance and technical specifications:

  • Makrolon® AR → Exolon® AR
    A premium-grade polycarbonate sheet with an advanced abrasion-resistant coating that provides glass-like surface durability while maintaining the impact resistance and lightweight strength of polycarbonate. Exolon AR continues to be the trusted solution for security glazing, public infrastructure, transportation, and architectural projects where scratch resistance and long service life are essential.
  • Makrolon® Silent Sound → Exolon® Silent Sound
    A highly engineered polycarbonate sheet designed for noise reduction and acoustic control in transparent sound barrier applications. Combining exceptional clarity, UV stability, and proven acoustic insulation properties, Exolon Silent Sound remains the material of choice for motorway barriers, railway infrastructure, and urban noise management projects. Exolon® Silent Sound offers best in class transparent noise protection for soundwall applications that require properties such as being self-extinguishing, virtually unbreakable and a 50 year service life.

The rebranding from Makrolon® to Exolon® reflects a strategic decision to strengthen the group’s identity, while customers can be assured that the products themselves remain unchanged manufactured to the same high-quality standards, in the same facilities, by the same team of experts.

Today, the Exolon Group continues to expand its portfolio of innovative polycarbonate and thermoplastic sheet solutions, with a commitment to sustainability, customer service, and technical excellence. By combining decades of experience with a renewed focus under the Exolon name, the company is perfectly positioned to lead the future of polycarbonate sheet innovation in Europe and beyond.

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    Exolon AR (Formerly Makrolon AR)

    Exolon® AR sheet is an abrasion and enhanced UV resistant polycarbonate sheet that offers glasslike hardness coupled with the impact strength of standard polycarbonate.
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    Exolon Silent Sound (Formerly Makrolon Silent Sound)

    The transparent solution for noise Protection. Exolon® Silent Sound is a product specially developed for sound wall applications that meet the acoustic requirements for noise reduction, the impact requirements from bridges, and pedestrian overpasses being virtually unbreakable, and fire requirements with self-extinguishing properties.
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Exolon® Silent Sound is a specialised acoustic polycarbonate sheet designed for noise barrier applications. It delivers excellent sound insulation performance, long-term UV stability, and optical clarity, making it the preferred solution for motorway noise barriers, railway infrastructure, and urban acoustic screens. Unlike glass, it combines light weight with impact resistance, ensuring safer and longer-lasting installations.

The Exolon Group was formed through the acquisition of Covestro’s polycarbonate sheet extrusion business, which itself grew from the legacy of Bayer MaterialScience. This means Exolon Group builds on decades of German engineering expertise and European manufacturing excellence, ensuring customers receive best-in-class polycarbonate sheets that deliver proven performance and reliability.

  • Glass: Heavy, brittle, and prone to shattering under impact.
  • Acrylic: Lightweight but lacks scratch resistance and long-term durability.
  • Exolon® AR: Combines the unbreakable strength of polycarbonate with a glass-like hard coating, offering optical clarity, high scratch resistance, chemical durability, and long service life.

This makes Exolon® AR the clear leader for security glazing and high-performance architectural applications.

  • Glass barriers: Heavy, fragile, and costly to install and maintain.
  • Exolon® Silent Sound: Provides equal or superior acoustic insulation at a fraction of the weight, with shatter resistance, UV protection, and long-term clarity. It is designed for motorways, rail lines, and urban environments where noise reduction, safety, and durability are essential.

The Exolon Group is a European leader in polycarbonate sheet innovation, offering best-in-class solutions like Exolon® AR and Exolon® Silent Sound. Customers choose Exolon for:

  • Decades of proven expertise from the Covestro/Bayer heritage
  • Unmatched performance in abrasion resistance, acoustic control, and impact safety
  • Sustainability and reliability in European manufacturing
  • Global trust in markets from architecture to transport and security glazing

Summary

Exolon® AR and Exolon® Silent Sound polycarbonate sheets represent the pinnacle of European manufacturing excellence. Compared to traditional glass or acrylic, they deliver light weight, impact resistance, UV stability, and long-term durability. Whether for security glazing, transport glazing, motorway noise barriers, or urban sound protection, Exolon Group’s products are recognised across Europe as best-in-class polycarbonate sheet solutions.

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