Press Release

8/28/2024

Master Builders Solutions Announces Joint Venture with MBT Tech – a top Construction Chemical supplier in Turkey

Mannheim, Germany – August 2024 – Master Builders Solutions, a renowned global leader in innovative concrete admixtures and solutions for the construction industry, today announced the definitive agreement to acquire 51% of MBT Teknik Yapı Kimyasalları Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (aka MBT Tech), a joint stock company in Turkey. The financial details of the investment are not being disclosed at this time. The official signing took place today in Ankara.

MBT Tech, is a key supplier of construction chemicals such as mortars and grouts to the Turkish market. The company is registered in Istanbul with its modern production plant being located in Ferizli. Its shareholders are also active in the construction chemical market via their distribution companies Nanotek and Aykimtaş. Master Builders Solutions will enhance MBT Tech’s product portfolio by supplying a range of construction chemicals to the Turkish market.

Dr. Boris Gorella, CEO of Master Builders Solutions, said: "I am excited to welcome MBT Tech as a strategic partner and part of the Master Builders Solutions Group. Sustainability and modern technology adoption, key to our expansion strategy, are also emerging trends within Turkey's construction sector. Working together with Suat Seven and the team of experts from MBT Tech will allow us to strengthen the company’s capabilities and serve the needs of customers in Turkey with a broad range of solutions. Together we are poised to achieve even greater success in the market.”

Beran Beran, shareholder in MBT Tech and Nanotek stated: “"This partnership represents a great opportunity for customers in Turkey's construction industry, allowing us to deliver enhanced solutions that will drive innovation and growth across the sector."

About Master Builders Solutions

Master Builders Solutions is a leading global manufacturer of concrete admixtures, as well as other sustainable solutions for the construction industry, focussed on delivering its vision: Inspiring people to build better. Master Builders Solutions provides value-added technology and market-leading R&D capabilities to improve the performance of construction materials and to enable the reduction of CO2 emissions in the production of concrete. Founded in 1909, Master Builders Solutions has ca. 1600 employees operating 36 production sites globally, supporting their customers in mastering their building challenges of today – for a decarbonised future.

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Master Builders Solutions Media Contact:

Dawn Trail

SVP Corporate Communications

dawn.trail@masterbuilders.com