Deutsche Bauchemie e.V.

Established in 1948, Deutsche Bauchemie is the leading association of manufacturers of construction chemical products. The association forms the interface between member companies, politicians, public authorities, the construction industry, standardisation institutes and research and teaching at national and European levels.
More than 136 companies are organised in Deutsche Bauchemie, which generate about half of the European market volume and a quarter of the world market in this sector.
The membership of Deutsche Bauchemie ranges from medium-sized specialty suppliers to global players of the construction chemicals industry. This includes both manufacturers of construction chemical products and their raw material suppliers who jointly discuss supply chain aspects. All association members stand for first-class products and excellent service for the entire construction industry.

Construction chemicals are usually complex chemical mixtures with high performance for various applications in the construction sector. Developing these products needs much expertise and experience. For this reason, formulation know-how requires strong protection.
Deutsche Bauchemie represents the following product types:
- Concrete and mortar admixtures
- Concrete repair and surface protection systems
- Reaction resin-bonded coatings
- Liquid applied waterproofing systems
- Cold processed bitumen products
- Construction sealants
- Modified mineral mortar systems
- Wood preservatives (industriel)

Construction chemicals – indispensable for a 'climate-neutral construction sector'

With the Green Deal, the European Commission aims to make the EU climate neutral by 2050. As early as 2030, CO2 emissions are to be reduced by at least 55 % compared to 1990. The construction sector is particularly important on the path to climate neutrality. The sector has to become more efficient, more resource-friendly and thus more sustainable.Construction chemicals are an indispensable key to achieving this.
There is a wealth of possible uses for construction chemical products. For example, they can reduce the CO2 content of concrete or optimise concrete in such a way that less of it is needed. Construction chemicals can change the properties of materials so that these can be processed faster or under difficult conditions. Also, construction chemicals help to rehabilitate existing buildings and make new buildings more durable.

In this way, construction chemicals can have a huge effect with small quantities and significantly increase resource efficiency in the construction sector. This often goes unnoticed and “behind the scenes” – in the foundations, behind the facade or in a coating.