BASF Construction Chemicals has opened a full service branch in Abu Dhabi 

A strong and growing customer base in the United Arab Emirates is positioning BASF Construction Chemicals’ as a leading supplier of construction and chemical systems and formulations in this region. In line with its growth strategy and philosophy of providing unmatched customer services, the company has thus opened a full service branch in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi.

BASF this year celebrates 30 years of manufacturing construction chemicals in the UAE. Says John Sarkis, General Manager for BASF Construction Chemicals in the Gulf states: “Our new warehouse facility at the Abu Dhabi Business Hub will enable us to provide improved logistics, so better servicing our many new and established customers in the Emirate. We will also aim to strengthen our ties with clients, consultants, contractors and applicators by providing an industry leading level of technical sales support.”

“With experienced sales and technical specialists on our staff and backed by newly upgraded manufacturing and warehousing facilities, we are confident we can provide our customers with the high standards of service they have come to expect from BASF Construction Chemicals throughout the region.” says Sarkis.

The office can be reached on +971 2 555 0059 and the warehouse on +971 50 554 9092.

About the Construction Chemicals division

BASF’s Construction Chemicals division is the leading supplier of chemical systems and formulations for the construction industry. Continuous innovation and tailor-made solutions ensure its customers are more successful. Its Admixture Systems business unit specifically helps customers in the ready-mix, precast, manufactured concrete and underground construction industries. The Construction Systems unit offers a wide range of products for sports and industrial flooring, external renders and wall insulation, expansion joints, wood preservatives as well as specialist repair mortars, tile adhesives and waterproofing membranes. The division operates production sites and sales centers in more than 50 countries and achieved sales of €2.2 billion with approximately 7,700 employees in 2008.

About BASF

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals and oil and gas. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has approximately 97,000 employees and posted sales of more than €62 billion in 2008. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com