SHAKOPEE, MN, December 17, 2008 -- BASF Construction Chemicals - Building Systems has been honored by the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) for their contributions as a material supplier/manufacturer to two projects in 2008.

BASF Construction Chemicals - Building Systems was honored with an Award of Excellence in the Parking Structures Category for the 55 E. Monroe Street Parking Garage in Chicago, Illinois. The structure, built in 1970, required repairs due to severe deterioration and the need to update the garage to accommodate future residents of condominiums in development. The garage needed to remain open during repairs to accommodate the owner’s needs. BASF was able to provide a system of products to assist in the repairs and allow the garage to remain in business. Trafficguard EP 35 and a Conipur Plus Traffic Membrane System were used to repair, level and seamlessly waterproof and protect the nine story garage.

BASF Construction Chemicals was also honored with an Award of Merit for their contribution to the repair of the Pluspetrol’s Marine Terminal at Piso-Camisea in Paracas Bay, Piso, Peru. The pier structure and moorings were built with steel circular piles and concrete caps protected by a cathodic protection system. Heavy ongoing maintenance was needed to clean the growth of barnacles and marine life at the water line of the piles. Owners decided to use the A-P-E marine epoxy system with fiberglass jackets from BASF to encapsulate the steel piles.

ICRI conducts an awards program each year to honor and recognize outstanding projects in the concrete repair industry. Entries are received from around the world and the winning projects are honored each year at the ICRI Awards Dinner and Reception.

For more information and a complete list of ICRI 2008 Project of the Year Award Winners please visit http://www.icri.org/AWARDS/2008/2008.asp.

Building Systems is the market leader in chemicals and building products for the construction industry. The Building Systems business of BASF Construction Chemicals was formed on July 1, 2006 following the acquisition of Degussa AG’s construction chemicals business.

The company manufactures innovative products under nine well-known brands:

Sonneborn®, Thoro®, MBT Protection and Repair®, Hydrozo®, Selby®, UCRETE®, SRS Flooring and CHEMREX®. These premier products provide joint sealant, waterproofing, grout, concrete repair, water repellent, performance flooring, surface adhesives and wall coating solutions for construction and renovation projects around the globe.  For more information please visit www.buildingsystems.basf.com.

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BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. 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 more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.