Building & Construction
Whether it’s a residential building, a bridge, an industrial hall or an infrastructure project: the construction industry is undergoing its greatest transformation in decades. Energy efficiency, CO₂ reduction and circularity are no longer niche topics, but regulatory requirements – from the EU Buildings Directive to national renovation programmes. At Biesterfeld, we support manufacturers of construction products and construction chemicals through this transformation: with a broad portfolio of raw materials, technical advice and an eye for what will matter tomorrow.
Our strengths
One of the broadest additive portfolios on the market
We supply raw materials for dry mortar, concrete admixtures, industrial building materials, floor coverings, as well as adhesives and sealants – all from a single source and of consistently high quality.
Access to our application laboratory in the event of internal capacity constraints
Our on-site laboratories provide technical expertise and application know-how to support the development of high-performance compounds and formulations.
Support with regulatory requirements
We guide you through approval and safety issues and help ensure reliable compliance with cross-sector standards and customer specifications.
Our Portfolio
We offer a wide range of applications in the field of construction chemicals: We supply manufacturers in the fields of windows, façades and glass production, as well as waterproofing systems and membranes, roofing and sheet systems, and single-component foams. In the concrete and mortar sector, we cover concrete admixtures and additives, casting, anchoring and injection systems, mortars and joint fillers as dry mixes, as well as asphalt and bitumen applications. In addition, we offer floor coverings, fire protection systems, insulation and insulating hoses, plumbing and pipework systems, swimming pool systems, as well as signage and display solutions (Sign & Display) – and many other construction applications (Other Construction).
Our customers include manufacturers of dry mortar products, concrete admixtures, industrial building materials and floor coverings, as well as adhesives and sealants, alongside rubber compounders, manufacturers with in-house compounding facilities and converters. For them, the key priorities are to produce consistent quality at competitive prices, to manufacture reliable, high-performance rubber products that meet functional, quality and economic requirements, and to increase output without compromising on quality. Volatile raw material prices, an unstable supply chain, the development of high-performance compounds, efficient production, and issues such as waste reduction, process stability and downtime – are all issues we, as a distributor, are familiar with from numerous customer projects. We are equally familiar with increasing regulatory and safety requirements, the simultaneous supply of multiple industries, growing customer specifications, sustainability targets and the expectation of on-time delivery.
Whether it’s a new build, an energy-efficiency refurbishment or an infrastructure project: we supply the additives, binders, pigments and speciality chemicals that make construction products load-bearing, weather-resistant, durable and compliant with standards. Resource-efficient formulations, clinker-reduced and low-CO2-emitting cements, recyclable insulation materials and circular building materials are rapidly gaining in importance – driven by developers, certification schemes such as DGNB or BREEAM, and statutory requirements. As a family-run business with over 118 years’ experience in distribution and trade, we combine global procurement strength with local market proximity at our international sites. Unlike many specialised competitors, we do not deal with construction chemicals in isolation, but offer them from a single source alongside our expertise in plastics, rubber and speciality chemicals – an advantage for customers who combine materials from several product groups. With access to our applications laboratory, we provide support on technical and regulatory issues and ensure stable, reliable supply chains.