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Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.
A BASF Construction Chemicals Business

95 Pineview Dr.
Amherst, NY 14228-2166
 
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For more than 50 years Watson Bowman Acme Corp. has developed and manufactured products for some of the worlds most unique and complex projects. While our focus has been in the area of expansion control for civil structures, our technical expertise is far reaching. Today WBA is expanding beyond these core products and offering specialty products and services to a host of markets. We have a fully qualified engineering staff of professional engineers and designers backed by strong relationships with national testing labs and universities. Our professional operations team employs the principles of lean manufacturing, and enterprise resource planning tools, all supported by our formal ISO 9001-2000 and AISC quality management systems.

Watson Bowman Acme Corp. is the only Expansion Control Company servicing the Bridge and Highway, Architectural, and Parking and Open Air structures markets, offering the broadest range of products and services in the construction industry. Our key to success is providing innovative, quality products and engineered solutions.


 

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Technical Support

 
Contact us if you need our technical support for your project. Our technical support individuals have decades of product installation experience which can be put to use for you. Our engineering group can provide design consultation, AutoCAD details, and guide specifications.

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Architectural/Buildings

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Interior Floor Joint Systems

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Seismic Control<BR><BR>
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Nearly invisible interior seismic control system for floor and wall applications for openings up to 6 inches. Models AFJ, AWJ

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Expansion Joints<BR><BR>
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ConvexCover is a durable and reliable interior floor expansion joint system capable of accomodating multi-directional thermal movement and vertical slab offsets.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Seismic Control<BR><BR>
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No block-out surface mounted seismic control system for interior floor applications for openings up to 6 inches. Models FFS, FFR, FJF

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Seismic Control<BR><BR>
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Heavy-duty hinged seismic control system for vertical offsets in floor applications for openings up to 6 inches. Models FJH, HDH

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Seismic Control<BR><BR>
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No bump flush interior seismic floor and wall system with gasket insert for openings up to 24 inches. Models NBS, NBW

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Seismic Control<BR><BR>
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Nearly invisible interior floor seismic pan system for tile, terrazzo, carpet and paver applications for openings up to 18 inches. Model SPJ

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Seismic Control<BR><BR>
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Elegant low height twin seal seismic control system for interior floor and wall applications for openings up to 6 inches. Model TSF

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Expansion Control<BR><BR>
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Elegant expandable modular - high load expansion control system for interior floor applications for openings up to 3 inches. Model VIP

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Interior Wall & Ceiling Joint Systems

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Seismic Control<BR><BR>
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Elegant interior seismic control system for wall and ceiling applications for openings up to 24 inches. Model CTR.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Seismic Control<BR><BR>
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Surface mounted hidden anchor seismic control system for wall and ceiling applications for openings up to 3 inches. Models FWF, EWH

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Wall and Ceiling Seals<BR><BR>
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FastWrap System provides a choice of models, each of which consists of a variety of multi-cellular elastomeric seals which easily snap-lock into aluminum edge retainers designed for walls and ceilings.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Seismic Control<BR><BR>
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Wabo®SeisMaxPlus blends its seismic functional features into an aesthetically pleasing “No-Bump” system that has no exposed metal. The system stays flush during thermal movement and operational during seismic movement. But unlike other joints that deform when seismic motion exceeds their capabilities.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Seismic Control<BR><BR>
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Durable seismic control system for wide openings for interior and exterior wall, ceiling and soffit applications for openings up to 24 inches. Models WFT, WFX

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Exterior Roof Joint Systems

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Exterior Roof Joints<BR><BR>
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Flexible bellow system for weather tight applications in exterior wall and roof conditions for openings up to 24 inches. Models EEJ, EVS

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Exterior Roof Joints<BR><BR>
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Weather tight aluminum seismic control system for roof applications for openings up to 24 inches. Models RFL, RFH

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Exterior Wall Joint Systems

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Exterior Wall Joints<BR><BR>
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Wabo®CompressionSeal is a field-proven product that includes colorable Santoprene (WE series) seals. The WE profiles are ideal for high pedestrian traffic areas where color matching to adjacent surfaces is desirable.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Exterior Wall Joints<BR><BR>
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SeismicCover WFX is a exterior wall system designed to accommodate both thermal and multi-directional movement.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Exterior Wall Joints<BR><BR>
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Wabo® SeismicWeatherSeal is a pre-compressed elastomeric coated expansion joint that works under its own constant internal pressure to provide a permanent weather tight seal eliminating costly water damage to occur.BR>
 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Exterior Wall Joints<BR><BR>
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WeatherSeal II joint seals are superior to silicone or urethane strip seals because it acts as a dual sealant.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Exterior Wall Joints<BR><BR>
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Elastomeric weather tight seismic control system for interior, exterior - wall, ceiling and soffit applications for openings up to 24 inches. Model WSW.

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Bridge & Highway

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Armored Joint Systems

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Armored Joints<BR><BR>
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XCel Modular is an expansion joint specifically designed to accommodate structural movements in all directions, repeatedly and reliably.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Armored Joints<BR><BR>
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Field proven under the toughest bridge conditions everywhere in the world, the Wabo®Modular joint system is made to order in accordance with the highest fabrication standards and can be engineered to meet a variety of conditions and movement requirements.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Armored Joints<BR><BR>
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StripSeal system is a unique concept for effectively sealing expansion joints in bridges and structures with movements up to five inches.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Armored Joints<BR><BR>
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Crete StripSeal System is an innovative and effective method for restructuring failed joint headers or installation of expansion joints on new construction projects.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Armored Joints<BR><BR>
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FabroSpan expansion joint system was specifically developed for the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario bridge market.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Armored Joints<BR><BR>
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CreteFabroSpan expansion joint system incorporates the primary features of WaboFabroSpan with WaboCrete II elastomeric concrete to provide a heavey duty expansion joint system.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Armored Joints<BR><BR>
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Field proven under the toughest bridge conditions everywhere in the world, the Wabo®Modular joint system is made to order in accordance with the highest fabrication standards and can be engineered to meet a variety of conditions and movement requirements.

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Armorless Joint System

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Armorless Joints<BR><BR>
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Crete FlexFoam armorless expansion joint systems designed with closed-cell foam joint seals installed with epoxy adhesive between an impact absorbing elastomeric concrete header.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Armorless Joints<BR><BR>
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Crete SiliconeSeal joint system is a fast and effective solution for repairing existing joints or constructing new joints on bridge deck overlays.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Armorless Joints<BR><BR>
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Expandex system is a unique expansion joint for asphalt overlays and abutment joints on secondary structures.

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Joint Seals

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Seals<BR><BR>
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SiliconeSeal is a dynamic, high performance; two-part sealant designed for a variety of bridge expansion joint applications.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Seals<BR><BR>
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Air inflated elastomeric profile epoxy bonded to substrate for horizontal expansion control conditions. Watertight system easily accommodates complex miters for openings up to 4 inches. Model W, FW

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Seals<BR><BR>
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CompressionSeal Bridge Series seals are preformed neoprene compression seals which allow you to effectively seal expansion joints with field proven 30 years of experience.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Seals<BR><BR>
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Evazote UV is preformed low density closed cell joint seal that is bonded into place with a two component 100% solids modified epoxy adhesive.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Seals
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Wabo® HSeal is a pre-compressed elastomeric coated expansion joint system designed to provide a permanent weather tight seal. Primarily used in horizontal applications, the system is sealed in place with an epoxy, which allows it to accommodate horizontal, vertical, and skew expansion joint movements.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Seals<BR><BR>
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InverSeal is a versatile, cost-effective joint seal for sound walls, barriers and secondary bridge applications.BR>
 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Seals<BR><BR>
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CompressionSeal Pavement Series seals are preformed neoprene compression seals which are typically used in concrete roadways, airport and apron runways as well as bridge applications.

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Segmental Joint Systems

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Segmental Joints<BR><BR>
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Molded rubber watertight expansion control system for high load horizontal applications for openings up to 4 inches. Model EFJ.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Segmental Joints<BR><BR>
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Wabo®Flex is a molded rubber cushion type expansion joint system designed for heavy traffic and snowplow loading.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Segmental Joints<BR><BR>
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Wabo®TransFlex is the original-reinforced elastomeric molded rubber expansion joint system. All sections feature tongue and groove fittings for tight end-to-end mating across decks and at curbs and are steel reinforced.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Segmental Joints<BR><BR>
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Wabo®SafetyFlex is an elastomeric hinged cover system that is ideal for pedestrian walkway areas as well as in low-speed vehicular traffic areas. Independent metal plates integral to the rubber cover allows the system to flex in response to changes in vertical displacement between opposing slabs.

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Joint Headers & Spall Repair

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Headers<BR><BR>
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Wabo® Crete II is a two component polyurethane with a specialty aggregate, 100% solids material for use in exterior construction environments.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Headers<BR><BR>
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Wabo®ElastoPatch is a ambient cured unique modified elastomeric concrete material for repair of random cracks and spalls in existing Portland cement concrete pavement.

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Parking Structures & Stadiums

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Sealing<BR><BR>
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The industry’s original and most specified elastomeric concrete system, Wabo®Crete Membrane is a high performance joint sealing system specifically designed to meet the unique demands of parking structures.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Moisture Collection<BR><BR>
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Watertight moisture collection system with drainage tubes for horizontal applications for openings up to 27 inches. Models USG, BOG

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Cover<BR><BR>
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Steel reinforced heavy-duty molded rubber hinged cover system for horizontal applications. Model SFP

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Seismic Control<BR><BR>
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Heavy-duty interior and exterior seismic control system for vehicular applications for openings up to 18 inches. Models APS,APX

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Fire Barrier Systems

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Fire Barrier<BR><BR>
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Fire barrier rated for nominal openings up to 20 inches. Cycle tested for lateral shear movement in accordance with UL-2079

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Fire Barrier<BR><BR>
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Fire barrier system that has been designed to provide the required fire endurance rating, minimize passage of smoke and accommodate dynamic movement without stress or degradation to its components.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Fire Barrier<BR><BR>
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Fire ratings to 4 hrs. for 2 inch joint openings.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Fire Barrier<BR><BR>
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Wabo®FlameGuard II is a factory assembled fire barrier system that has been designed to provide the required fire endurance rating, minimize passage of smoke and accommodate dynamic movement without stress or degradation to its components. VFG.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Fire Barrier<BR><BR>
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Fire barrier rated for nominal openings up to 3 inches with thermal movement. Tested in accordance with E-119, UL-263 and CAN/ULC-S101

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Joint Headers & Accessories

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Headers<BR><BR>
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Wabo® Crete II is a two component polyurethane with a specialty aggregate, 100% solids material for use in exterior construction environments.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Headers<BR><BR>
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Wabo®ElastoPatch is a ambient cured unique modified elastomeric concrete material for repair of random cracks and spalls in existing Portland cement concrete pavement.

 
Watson-Bowman Acme Corp.<BR>A BASF Construction Chemicals Business Joint Headers<BR><BR>
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Wabo®GelAdhesive is a rapid curing, epoxy based, gel adhesive used to bond rubber seal and foam based products to concrete and steel substrates. The product is packaged in side by side cartridges, which allows the product to be mixed via a static mixing tip and applied with a dual cartridge application gun.

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