The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) announced today that the BASF Corporation is the newest member of the association.
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association defines the standards of excellence in the residential and commercial window, door, and skylight industry and advances these standards among industry members while providing advocacy resources, educational and professional programs, and ideas for members to provide greater value for their customers.
BASF is the world's leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. They combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, they enable their customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. BASF products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. The company sums up its contribution in their corporate purpose: "We create chemistry for a sustainable future."
BASF is also the leading supplier of Polyurethane Solutions for systems, specialties and PU basic products. With its global network of 38 polyurethane system houses and its comprehensive product and service portfolio, BASF is the preferred partner of its customers in many industries. The BASF brand "Polyurethane Solutions" represents over 40 years of experience in the market and technology leadership for Polyurethane Systems. In the extremely service-oriented business of polyurethane systems and specialties, reliable PU experience and competence are crucial. Through its system house network, BASF provides fast local support, from technical service and sales to production and marketing during the development of customized solutions. With its world-scale plants, BASF secures its leading market position in the production of polyurethane basic products in all regions of the world.
"BASF is pleased to become a member of the Window & Door Manufacturers Association. Our involvement will further strengthen our ability to provide innovative chemistry, processes and solutions to the manufacturers that can only come from a robust understanding of the market and its key players. We look forward to the Window & Door Manufacturers Association helping us to achieve this goal," said BASF Market Development Specialist, Woody Gontina.
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association is the premier trade association representing the leading manufacturers of residential and commercial window, door and skylight products for the domestic and export markets. WDMA members are focused on Total Product Performance™ products that are designed and built to performance-based standards. The association is focused on key member needs in the areas of advocacy, product performance, education and information and facilitating business interactions and relationships in the fenestration eco-system. For more information, please visit www.wdma.com.
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