Architectural Buildings

Your Strongest Partner for Expansion Control Systems

Life Safety SystemsProduct lines specifically designed for and tested to the most stringent standards in Fire Barrier and Seismic Movement.

Full project supportAs your strongest partner, not only will Watson Bowman Acme provide you with customized expansion control system solutions, we will also support your business throughout each phase of your project.

What we bring to your projectDedication, quality, and world-class results—on time and on budget.

Lead Generation Local sales support backed by corporate research teams to find the best-fit projects.

Estimating Commitment to fast and accurate project quotations and takeoffs.

Engineering SupportCustomized concepts, designs, and drawings for project-based solutions.

Order ManagementDelivery/freight options that fit your specific business needs.

Technical ServicesField training and on-site technical assistance readily available.

World-class expansion control systems for world-class projects

Technical Expertise

Innovation

Custom Solutions

Quality

We hire the best talent in the industry to bring real solutions for your specific needs and challenges. No project or unique design requirement is too difficult for the Watson Bowman Acme Team of experts.

Watson Bowman Acme has designed and manufactured systems for the world’s most complex projects. With access to BASF’s state-of-the-art research and development resources, innovation continues to be critical to our success. And yours.

It’s more than just technical expertise. From custom designs, to full systems created specifically for Architectural structures, we are constantly collaborating across our entire team to deliver the most effective results at minimal costs.

You can’t have quality without commitment to continuous improvement. Combined with a dedication to providing only the highest quality products and services, a recent $2 million+ investment in process and equipment improvements, an ISO 9001:2008 certification, all supported by Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology, we keep manufacturing lean and get you top results—on time and on budget.

Watson Bowman Acme’s architectural building systems do more than just allow for the necessary movement between rigid elements. They also protect the entire structure, ensuring sustainability, all while meeting the functional demands and aesthetic appeal of the most challenging projects.

Being the industry leader means something Commitment to quality, service, and reliability. It’s about committing to innovation, setting the industry standard, and providing you with world-class solutions.

Watson Bowman Acme is the only expansion control company to offer expert solutions across all market sectors.Our breadth of knowledge in the bridge and parking industries has led to better designed and manufactured products for commercial and institutional architectural buildings. WBA offers the design and construction community a broad portfolio of options and custom solutions that will meet your project’s form, fit and functional requirements. Creative hallmarks such as aesthetics, performance, durability and life safety are engineered into each Wabo® branded system.

Ask your WBA sales rep for information regarding our American Institute of Architects (AIA) courses for Continuing Education Credits.

Partnership, support, and deep expertise

Watson Bowman Acme, a BASF Construction Chemicals business is at the industry forefront of the design and manufacturing of expansion joints.

Bridges & Highways

Architectural Buildings

Parking Structures

Stadiums & Arenas

Watson Bowman Acme provides technical support and product solutions for the most complex and challenging applications, with deep expertise across all industries.

Watson Bowman Acme Expansion Control Solutions for architectural buildings

Interior Wall and Ceiling Systems:

Wabo®FastWall Thermal and shear movement

Wabo®SeismicCover Attractive for high-visibility areas

Wabo®CorridorWrap Narrow sightlines

Wabo®Countour II For complex directional changes

Wabo®SeisMax Plus Wall Nearly invisible seismic system

Wabo®TwinSeam Wall Totally flush system

Wabo®WeatherSeam Interior Attractive colorable design

Exterior Wall Systems:

Wabo®Compression Seal Water resistant seal, color matching

Wabo®SeismicCover WFX Durable and vandal resistant

Wabo®WeatherSeal II Colorable foam seal

Wabo®Seismic WeatherSeal Pre-compressed colorable joint seal

Wabo®Flash Flexible water-proof closure

Wabo®WeatherSeam Water-tight seismic system

Exterior Roof Joint Systems:

Wabo®RoofCover Engineered for flat and sloped roofs

Wabo®Flash Flexible water-proof closure

Interior Floor Systems:

Wabo®Allure Nearly invisible to surroundings

Wabo®Compression Seal Water resistant seal, color matching

Wabo®SeismicFloor Seismic self-centering technology

Wabo®SeisMax Plus No-bump, ADA compliant

Wabo®ConvexCover Durable and reliable

Wabo®HingeMount Ideal for retrofit projects

Wabo®TwinSeam Aesthetically pleasing system

Wabo®SeismicPan Nearly invisible, protects during earthquakes

Wabo®VIP Heavy-duty interior system

Wabo®FastFloor For thermal and seismic movement

Wabo®CorridorWrap Narrow sightlines

Life Safety Fire Barrier Systems:

Wabo®FlameGuard II Exceeds fire endurance ratings

Wabo®FireFlex Multi-directional capable

Wabo®ThermoShield Caulk and sealant free

Wabo®FireShield Precompressed watertight fire rated system

For more products, accessories and the latest information, visit wbacorp.com or request a product catalog from your WBA sales representative.

Watson Bowman Acme Corp.

95 Pineview Drive Amherst, NY 14228Tel. 716-691-7566 Fax 716-691-9239

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