BASF to increase prices for construction chemicals across Europe
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BASF to increase prices for construction chemicals across Europe

Trade News | May 15, 2017

 

Ludwigshafen, Germany, May 15, 2017 – BASF’s Construction Chemicals division increased prices across Europe during the first quarter of 2017, resulting in effective prices 2 – 3% above prior year. The price increase was necessary to continue to provide customers with high quality products and high levels of service in an environment of rising personnel and raw material cost. As of May 15, 2017, BASF will implement a further 4 – 7% price increase on all project-based price quotations and expiring contracts. All contractual obligations towards customers will be fulfilled.

About the Construction Chemicals division
BASF’s Construction Chemicals division offers advanced chemical solutions under the global umbrella brand Master Builders Solutions for the construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of structures. The brand is built on more than 100 years of experience in the construction industry. 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 joints & control systems and wood protection solutions.

The Construction Chemicals division’s approximately 6,000 employees form a global community of building experts. To solve our customers’ specific construction challenges from conception through to completion of a project, we draw on our specialist know-how, regional expertise and the experience gained in countless constructions projects worldwide. We leverage global BASF technologies and 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 offices in more than 60 countries and achieved sales of about €2.3 billion in 2016.

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