About Us

About Our Products

Watson Bowman Acme is a different company since it’s inception 50 years ago. With all the changes we’ve been through, one priority has remained the same: to provide you with the accurate information you need, when you need it.
Watson Bowman Acme offers an extensive product line for three major market segments:

Architectural
Bridge and Highway
Parking & Open Air Structures

It has been through our understanding of these specific market needs that we come to recognize the need to further define our business through product lines based upon different market dynamics for each of our technologies. By grouping these technologies Watson Bowman Acme is able to provide the right products and services to meet the current and future needs of our customers.

 
With importance placed on aesthetics for Architectural expansion control systems, WBA provides a line of products for interior applications that will enhance the appearance of any project. Not only are Wabo® products recognized for watertight expansion joint systems and waterproofing membranes, but also for seismic joints, settlement joints, fire barriers and vertical wall joint systems. When looking to specify expansion control systems for looks, life, and safety, turn to WBA for unsurpassed quality and service.

  • Architectural Professional Systems (some examples)
     
     
 
       Wabo®Contour II
       Wabo®SeismicFloor
Wabo®WeatherSeam
 

  • Architectural Standard Systems (some examples)
     
     
 
       Wabo®FastWall
        Wabo®HingeMount
           Wabo®Flash
 

  • Life Safety Products (some examples)
     
     
 
        Wabo®FireFlex
        Wabo®FlameGuard
        Wabo®ThermoShield
 



Watson Bowman Acme has long been recognized as the industry leader in the development of expansion control systems for bridges and highways throughout the world. From large and small movement fabricated expansion joint systems ranging from steel armored compression seals, to fabricated strip seal systems, to large movement modular joints, X-Cel seismic modular systems, and steel finger joints. In addition, Watson Bowman Acme has increased its fabricated bridge product offerings to include handrails, bridge rails, scuppers, drains, catwalks, platforms, barriers, and specialty metals. Bridge contractors contact us for ALL of their specialized fabricated bridge product needs.

  • Armored Joint Systems (some examples)
     
     
 
      Wabo®StripSeal - Bridge
Wabo®Modular D Series
    Wabo®X-cel Modular
 

  • Armorless Joint Systems (some examples)
                                                                                                  
     
 
Wabo®Crete SiliconeSeal 
Wabo®Expandex
 
 

  • Joint Header and Spall Repair (some examples)

                                                                                   

                           
     
 
Wabo®Crete II
Wabo®ElastoPatch
 
 


  • Joint Seals (some examples)
     
     
 
Wabo®CompressionSeal
Bridge Series
           Wabo®InverSeal
        Wabo®Jeene 
 

  • Segmental Joint Systems (some examples)
      

      

             

 
 
 Wabo®ElastoFlex - Bridge
             Wabo®Flex
  Wabo®TransFlex
 



Watson Bowman Acme’s experience and extensive line of products have provided solutions for new and rehabilitation projects. Wabo® products surpass the demands of challenging conditions presented by entrance ramps and exposure to snow plows, fork trucks, and buses, while providing a safe and smooth transition for pedestrian traffic.

  • Parking and Open Air Structure Traffic Systems (some examples)
              
              
 
    Wabo®Crete Membrane
       Wabo®SeismicSpan
    Wabo®WaterTite
 



By distinguishing product lines within each segment, we are able to focus on specific conditions and project requirements. Future R&D efforts will be steered towards the refinement of existing products and the development of new products for emerging markets.

Watson Bowman Acme has long been recognized for its quality and innovation. We will continue to build on that reputation in the years to come.

WBA Corp