Watson Bowman Acme introduces QuakeWall seismic wall panel

• Unique design enhances safety during seismic events
• Ease of installation saves time for contractors

AMHERST, NY, January 18, 2017 -- Watson Bowman Acme, a BASF Construction Chemicals company, announced the release of Wabo^® QuakeWall, a high performance exterior/interior vertical wall expansion system joint capable of accommodating large, multi-directional thermal and seismic displacements.

Constant force springs allow the panel to hug the structure, even during significant seismic events, enhancing safety of building occupants. Its patented slide/rider system smoothly guides the panel up and out of the blockout, with the rider’s soft rubber roller preventing damage to the existing structure façade.

The spring hold-down system eliminates the need for extraneous cabling, and the safety issues and closing force variability associated with magnets. There’s no need to reset the joint after an extreme event; springs pull the panel back to the structure and shear rods lock the panel in place.

QuakeWall is also easy to install and its low height, open rectangular bed design allows for the quick application of matching wall façade materials, saving time for contractors.

Recommended for installation with interior/exterior wall joints requiring large movement capabilities for severe conditions, Wabo QuakeWall is an ideal product for use in all manner of building construction, including health care, transportation, recreation, retail, commercial, educational and parking garages.

“Watson Bowman Acme has consistently been at the forefront of seismically designed expansion control systems. QuakeWall is yet an additionally unique seismic solution for building owners, designers and contractors,” said Steve Pabst, Sales Department Manager, Watson Bowman Acme. “Our engineering, manufacturing and construction competencies position us as the industry’s strongest choice.”

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has nearly 17,500 employees in North America, and had sales of $17.4 billion in 2015. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.
 
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 112,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of more than €70 billion in 2015. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS). Further information at www.basf.com.

About Watson Bowman Acme

Watson Bowman Acme, a BASF business, provides technical support and product solutions for the most complex and challenging applications, with deep expertise across all construction sectors.  By focusing squarely on quality, service and reliability, Watson Bowman Acme brings world-class solutions through commitment to innovation. For more information, visit: www.wbacorp.com

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