Master Builders Solutions - legacies of innovation
Master Builders Solutions admixtures represents more than 100 years of experience, innovation and expertise in the construction industry, providing advanced chemical solutions for new construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of structures. Since the early 1900's, the company has pushed the limits of chemistry and convention to develop and introduce products that improve construction in any application.
More than a century of experience
1900s: The expansion of industrialization and reform in the early 1900s sparked innovation and invention….
Chemist and visionary S.W. Flesheim established Master Builders Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio seeking to bring innovative solutions to the construction industry.
1910s: The start of this decade boasted a strong economy that continued to stimulate new business and industry opportunities…
1920s: Factories were booming in the 1920s producing the latest inventions. With the robust economic growth, cities were being constructed to accommodate the expanding needs of the industry….
Embeco non-shrink cement grouts with metallic aggregates were used to secure heavy machinery to factory floors helping to avoid disruptions in production and manufacturing.New "winter built" Master Mix cement mortar and Masterbuilt flooring systems allowed construction to continue, even at temperatures below freezing, changing the face of construction.
1930s: In the wake of the Great Depression, sports, arts and connecting in different ways became an important aspect of life for many through the decade's hardships…
Master Builders was connecting technology to performance by revolutionizing concrete with the first water reducing admixture, Pozzolith, air-entraining admixture Micro Air and accelerating admixtures that improved the quality and durability of concrete, and introduced uniformity of concrete construction.
1940s: Infrastructure demands of the World War II era challenged the construction industry to develop building techniques that would promote durable, cost effective and long-lasting structures….
Master BuildersTechnologies continued to evolve and progress. High-quality, high-performing Pozzolith admixture became a staple in new construction.
1950s: The 1950s was an era of stability, change, and growth. A strengthening economy and a growing national infrastructure drove construction technologies to support the growing consumerism…
1960s: The 1960s was a time of cultural revolution and breaking away from the norm. New options in construction technology helped translate the sentiment of the era…
1970s: This decade saw the birth of the modern-day skyscraper and construction experts across the globe were taking on engineering challenges and aiding construction of some of the world's most cutting edge structures…
Rheobuild superplasticizer for ready-mix and precast applications increased concrete workability, allowing buildings to reach record-breaking heights.
1980s: Thinking and building bigger became the buzz words in the 1980s, with the rise of pop culture and new advances in computers and construction technology…
Polyheed, the first mid-range water-reducing admixtures and the newly patented DELVO Stabilizer, enabled hydration of concrete to temporarily be stopped, reducing waste associated with returned concrete and concrete washwater. Pozzutec 20 protects wet concrete from freezing down to 20 degrees F.
1990s: The 1990s began the age of instant connections and fast paced communications. Likewise, revolutionary projects were being matched with innovative construction products that could make them a reality….
Rheocrete corrosion inhibiting admixtures. New Glenium polycarboxylate admixture technology helped make concrete a more versatile material and is an integral chemistry in the production Rheodynamic self-consolidating concrete.Rheomac UW 450 new anti-washout admixture enabled concrete to be placed underwater. Underground Construction sprayed concrete technologies for the tunneling and mining industries.
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…
Invented 4x4 Concrete System for fast-track paving projects.Sonolastic TX-1 introduced as a textured 1K polyurethane sealant. Developed the first admixture system for pervious concrete applications. Introduced MasterFiber products for reinforced concrete.Green Sense Concrete mixture optimization service introduced measured with EEA technology.
2014: Master Builders Solutions is launched.
With the introduction of Master Builders Solutions to the construction industry, BASF launched a host of new and innovative technology including….
MasterLife CRA 007 breakthrough crack-reducing admixture technology for concrete.EPDs - a third-party critically reviewed Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Manager tool for concrete. Master X-Seed strength-enhancing admixture that permits total cementitious reduction and associated benefits for embodied carbon reduction. MasterSuna returned concrete treatment to convert returned waste concrete into a useable material.