In May 2023, Watson Bowman Acme became part of Sika, a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.
With more than 100 years of experience, Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries and, across over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in transforming the construction and transportation sectors toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.
Our Vision: Watson Bowman Acme (WBA) will be the recognized leader and strongest partner in expansion joint systems and responsible solutions, with a worldwide commitment focused on civil and commercial structures. We will be a reliable supplier of expansion joints to the markets in which we serve. By basing our business on a culture of responsible care, we create true value for our stakeholders.
WBA is headquartered in Amherst, New York.
We have 130 dedicated employees serving our customers worldwide. The facility houses all of our business activities, enabling seamless, coordinated operations to support the very demanding array of our customers’ needs. For more than 60 years, WBA has developed and manufactured products for some of the world’s most unique and complex projects. While our core focus has been on expansion control for civil structures, our technical expertise has broadened significantly. Today, we have expanded beyond our core products and now offer specialty products and services not only to the bridge and highway market but also to the parking, stadium, and architectural structures markets.
Our reputation has been built on our leading engineering expertise, unparalleled logistics, and focused customer service throughout the project life cycle. The Wabo® brand and our products enjoy global recognition. Our expertise in expansion joint systems design has enabled us to design and build systems for the most demanding projects.
We have a highly qualified 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 9001-2015 and AISC quality management systems. Complementing these are our marketing, sales, and customer service teams, consisting of experienced, technical professionals trained to work with you to select and develop the right solution to your project's unique requirements. These resources are available to all of our customers.
