News From World of Concrete: BASF Launches 'Master Builders Solutions' Brand

Words: Tilman Krauch, Dirk BremmNews From World of Concrete: BASF Launches 'Master Builders Solutions' Brand

BASF announced the North American launch of its new global brand, Master Builders Solutions, to the construction industry. The global brand reflects BASF’s commitment to the construction industry and includes construction chemical solutions previously sold under a variety of well-known specialty brands.

“With Master Builders Solutions, BASF combines its existing construction brands that have established a legacy of innovation, to create one unparalleled, globally recognized brand for its solutions to the construction industry,” says Tilman Krauch, Ph.D., president of BASF’s Construction Chemicals division. “This connected approach enables us to better meet the individual construction challenges of our customers.”

A legacy of innovations for any construction challenge

The portfolio of products and services marketed under the Master Builders Solutions brand includes chemical solutions for new construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of buildings and infrastructure. It spans product segments such as: concrete admixtures, cement additives, chemical solutions for mining and tunneling, sealants, waterproofing, concrete protection and repair products, grouts and performance flooring products.

“This one global brand is built on the strength of a number of successful specialty brands such as Master Builders, Sonneborn and Chemrex, which were responsible for more than a century of innovations in the construction industry,” says Dirk Bremm, senior VP of Construction Chemicals Americas. “Combining innovation with the know-how and experience of a global team of more than 6,000 BASF experts forms the core of the Master Builders Solutions brand.”

New product names create clarity and consistency on a global basis

The range of products and services marketed under the Master Builders Solutions brand features a new, global naming system, helping BASF to support customers and partners with high quality and consistent products and services around the world. This naming system utilizes the “Master” prefix combined with a descriptor of the product function or application, creating clarity and consistency in the product offering.

Global solutions for local challenges

In North America, BASF is committed to supporting the growth of the construction industry through intelligent, sustainable solutions that solve the emerging challenges before us. With the comprehensive portfolio marketed under the Master Builders Solutions brand, BASF offers state-of-the-art construction solutions to support local partners in the North American market. “We are proud to be part of the growth and progress in this region, partnering with our customers and offering solutions which are based on our global know-how and provided by our local experts,” said Bremm.

For more information visit www.master-builders-solutions.basf.us

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