2000 - 2009 

2000s

The 21st century marked a renaissance in construction technology. Environmentally sustainable, labor-saving and energy-saving products were in demand, driven by a society concerned about its diminishing natural resources. When BASF – The Chemical Company acquired the Master Builders brand in 2006, the union of the two superpowers sparked synergies that could take on these emerging challenges.

Challenges like the construction of the four mile (10 km) Niagara Falls Tunnel rely on operational efficiencies and safe working environments. Master Builders MEYCO^® SLF 30 foam was used as a soil conditioner and dust suppressant to reduce machine wear and tear, keeping the project on time and on budget.

Likewise, innovative Master Builders brand products were used in the reconstruction of the Interstate 35W Bridge in Minnesota. Glenium^®, Rheomac^®, and Polyheed^® admixtures assured the necessary strength for the post-tensioned system, as well as the long term durability of the structure. Degadeck^® Crack Sealer Plus further enhanced the durability of the deck. With the help of these innovative Master Builders products from BASF, the bridge was completed three months ahead of schedule.

As part of BASF, the Master Builders brand commitment to the industry is stronger than ever. Plus, the ingenuity that drove the business since 1909 is now coupled with the technical resources of the world’s leading chemical company, energizing the construction solutions of the future.