BASF, a global leader in sustainable construction chemicals, showcased its innovative products for Underground Construction (UGC) at the 3rd Arabian Tunnelling Conference and Exhibition in Dubai.
As a main sponsor for the event, BASF showcased cutting-edge technologies from its Master Builders Solutions portfolio, specifically catering to the regional tunnelling industry. The highlights included a sprayed concrete equipment simulator, which contributes to efficiency and increased safety when creating state-of-the-art, monolithic and composite structures. The company also displayed its comprehensive range of solutions for TBM (Tunnel Boring Machines), waterproofing systems and injection system products.
As a member of the conference steering committee and session chairperson during the conference, Nick Chittenden, Regional Manager for BASF Underground Construction Middle East, contributed to a panel discussion on tunnelling with industry specialists. He also participated at the Young Engineers Forum, to introduce the tunnelling industry to the stakeholders of the future.
Discussing BASF's value-add to the regional underground construction market, Chittenden said: "The needs of tunnelling and mining engineers, owners and contractors are at the center of our solutions. With our local experts and our globally enriched R&D support teams, we are able to customize for our regional customer as well as the climatic and environmental conditions. In order to provide durable and quality solutions, we utilize our customer feedback in order to innovate and improve, while incorporating new findings into our constantly evolving technology."
"A leading regional platform, the Arabian Tunnelling Conference and Exhibition gives us an opportunity to engage with industry experts in various specializations, discuss prominent and upcoming trends in the field and its implications for business development."
BASF is contributing 17 of 20 Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) currently being used in the Doha Metro project. The company also provides strong logistics operations and field support to complement its offerings. BASF's portfolio of underground construction solutions have also been used in the Shis Khorfakkan and Diftah Shis road projects in the UAE.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, the Arabian Tunnelling Conference and Exhibition ran from the 23 - 25 November. The three-day event built around the theme of 'Innovative Underground Infrastructure - Challenges and Opportunities' brought together tunnelling professionals involved in design, management and maintenance of underground infrastructure from numerous countries.
Master Builders Solutions® from BASF
Under the Master Builders Solutions® brand, BASF bundles its advanced chemical solutions for new construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of structures. Master Builders Solutions is built on the experience gained from more than 100 years in the construction industry. The comprehensive portfolio under the brand encompasses concrete admixtures, cement additives, chemical solutions for underground construction, waterproofing solutions, sealants, repair & protection solutions, performance grouts, and performance flooring solutions.
Master Builders Solutions® is backed by a global community of BASF construction experts. To solve our customers' specific construction challenges, we combine the suitable elements of our portfolio, our know-how across areas of expertise and regions, and draw on the experience gained in countless construction projects worldwide. We leverage global BASF technologies as well as our in-depth knowledge of local building needs, to develop innovations that help make our customers more successful and drive sustainable construction.
About the Construction Chemicals division
BASF's Construction Chemicals division offers advanced chemicals solutions for new construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of structures: Our comprehensive portfolio encompasses concrete admixtures, cement additives, chemical solutions for underground construction, waterproofing systems, sealants, concrete repair & protection systems, performance grouts, performance flooring systems, tile fixing systems, expansion control systems and wood protection solutions.
The Construction Chemicals division's 5,700 employees form a global community of construction experts. To solve our customers' specific construction challenges from conception through to completion of a project, we combine our know-how across areas of expertise and regions and draw on the experience gained in countless construction projects worldwide. We leverage global BASF technologies, as well as our in-depth knowledge of local building needs, to develop innovations that help make our customers more successful and drive sustainable construction.
The division operates production sites and sales centers in more than 50 countries and achieved sales of about €2.1 billion in 2013.
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry - and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world's leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of about €74 billion in 2013 and over 112,000 employees as of the end of the year. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
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