Degussa Building Systems Announces New, Solutions-Focused Product Literature Available in Print and Electronic Formats.Business Editors SHAKOPEE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2004 Comprehensive product resource tailored to customer applications and challenges Degussa Building Systems announced today the launch of new product literature, which is now available in print and electronic formats. The company is well known for its market-leading brands and products including Sonneborn(R), Thoro(R), MBT MBT Minimum (Spark Advance For) Best Torque MBT Masai Barefoot Technology MBT Main Battle Tank MBT Mechanical Biological Treatment (waste treatment) MBT Mercaptobenzothiazole MBT Master of Business Taxation Protection and Repair, ThoRoc(R), Hydrozo(R), SELBY and UCRETE(R). Each brand has its own product manual, plus the entire collection of Degussa Building Systems' products has been organized by Construction Specification Institute (CSI CSI Crime Scene Investigator CSI CompuServe, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) CSI Crime Scene Investigation (CBS TV show) CSI Christian Schools International ) format. The easy-to-use resources help customers access all product information so they can compare performance options and can find the right solutions for the wide range of construction challenges they face. "Our goal is to make it easy for customers to get information about all of our products and systems. By using the CSI format to organize our products, customers can now see everything we offer for a specific CSI section," said Steve Ostermann, vice president of marketing, Degussa Building Systems. "Publishing the product information in print, on CD and on the Web, allows customers to choose the format that is best for them. We've designed this program to be very user friendly, providing a quick, yet comprehensive resource to help customers identify the right solutions." New product literature available in print, electronic and Web In order to meet the varying needs of its customers, Degussa Building Systems has made its new literature available in print, electronic CD, as well as downloadable from the company Web site, www.DegussaBuildingSystems.com. There are three components to the literature program: -- Brand Manuals, which contain product data by brand -- CSI Binders 3, 7 & 9, which contain all brands and product data by CSI section -- Product Line Brochures, which highlight all products that provide solutions for a specific construction challenge. They include: -- Cures & Surface Treatments: Challenge - Evaporation evaporation, change of a liquid into vapor at any temperature below its boiling point. For example, water, when placed in a shallow open container exposed to air, gradually disappears, evaporating at a rate that depends on the amount of surface exposed, the humidity -- Grouting grout n. 1. a. A thin mortar used to fill cracks and crevices in masonry. b. A thin plaster for finishing walls and ceilings. 2. Chiefly British Sediment; lees. Often used in the plural. : Challenge - Movement -- Concrete Repair: Challenge - Corrosion -- Waterproofing: Challenge - Moisture Penetration -- Water Repellents: Challenge - Moisture Intrusion -- Joint Sealants: Challenge - Movement & Infiltration -- Flooring: Challenge - Chemical & Abrasion abrasion /abra·sion/ (ah-bra´zhun) 1. a rubbing or scraping off through unusual or abnormal action; see also planing. 2. a rubbed or scraped area on skin or mucous membrane. Resistance -- Wall Coatings: Challenge - Surface Protection & Appearance Making it easy for customers to find quality solutions from a single source Over the years, Degussa Building Systems has grown by building strong customer relationships and through a series of mergers and acquisitions, making it a major force in the market and giving it the industry's broadest product offering. This has also resulted in some complexity that sometimes made it difficult for customers to find the right product or system. With the introduction of the new literature program, customers can view the entire offering of products and systems making it quick and easy to find the solution they require. Manuals, binders and product-line brochures in print or CSI 3,7&9 CD can be ordered by contacting 1-800-433-9517 or email at dbscst@degussa.com. The materials can also be downloaded from the Degussa Building Systems Web site: www.DegussaBuildingSystems.com. About Degussa AG Degussa is a multinational corporation multinational corporation, business enterprise with manufacturing, sales, or service subsidiaries in one or more foreign countries, also known as a transnational or international corporation. These corporations originated early in the 20th cent. consistently aligned to highly profitable specialty chemistry. With sales of EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 11.8 billion and a workforce of some 48,000, it is Germany's third-largest chemical company and the world market leader in specialty chemicals A Specialty chemical is a chemical produced for a specialized use. They are produced in lower volume than bulk chemicals, of which petrochemicals, made from oil feedstocks, are the most common. However, both are produced in a chemical plant. . In fiscal 2002, the corporation generated operating profits Operating profit (or loss) Revenue from a firm's regular activities less costs and expenses and before income deductions. operating profit See operating income. (EBIT EBIT See: Earnings Before Interest and Taxes EBIT See earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). ) of more than EUR 900 million. Degussa's core strength lies in highly effective system solutions that are tailored to the requirements of its customers in over 100 countries throughout the world. Degussa's activities are led by the vision, "Everybody benefits from a Degussa product - every day and everywhere." About Degussa Building Systems Degussa Building Systems, formerly ChemRex, Inc., is a leader in the manufacture of chemicals and building products for the construction industry. Its nine brands - Sonneborn(R), Thoro(R), MBT Protection and Repair, ThoRoc(R), Hydrozo(R), SELBY, UCRETE(R), CHEMREX(R) and Radiance(R) - provide joint sealant Sealant A thin plastic substance that is painted over teeth as an anti-cavity measure to seal out food particles and acids produced by bacteria. Mentioned in: Tooth Decay sealant see bone sealant. , waterproofing membrane, grout Grout A binding or structural agent used in construction and engineering applications. Grout is typically a mixture of hydraulic cement and water, with or without fine aggregate; however, chemical grouts are also produced. , concrete repair, clear sealant, performance flooring, surface adhesives and wall coating solutions. Each of its products holds a first or second-place market position. Degussa Building Systems is headquartered in Shakopee, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis/St. Paul. For more information, go to www.DegussaBuildingSystems.com |
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