Committed to innovation

50 years of MC-Bauchemie

Photo: MC-Bauchemie, Bottrop/Achim Kukulies, Düsseldorf

Fig. 1a+1b An artistic contribution to research interacting with the workflow on site: For his work, the artist Werner Haypeter has used materials like concrete and epoxy resin from the familiar work environment of MC.
Abb. 1a+1b Ein künstlerischer Forschungsbeitrag im Zusammenspiel mit den Arbeitsabläufen vor Ort: Bei seiner Arbeit hat Künstler Werner Haypeter auf Werkstoffe wie Beton und Epoxidharz aus dem vertrauten Umfeld der MC zurückgegriffen.

Photo: MC-Bauchemie, Bottrop/Achim Kukulies, Düsseldorf

Photo: MC-Bauchemie, Bottrop

Fig. 2 „Committed to Innovation“ – MC Managing Director, Dr. Bertram R. Müller gladly referred to this motto at the anniversary press conference.
Abb. 2 „Der Innovation verpflichtet“ – Dieses Leitmotiv nahm MC-Geschäftsführer Dr. Bertram R. Müller auf der Jubiläums-Pressekonferenz der MC-Bauchemie gerne auf.

Photo: MC-Bauchemie, Bottrop

 Numerous guests accepted the invitation of MC-Bauchemie and attended the anniversary press conference held in Bottrop/Germany on June 30 this year. A welcoming address of Mayor Monika Budke was followed by the presentation of an installation made by the artist Werner Haypeter, who is internationally well-known from many exhibitions and projects.

For the now presented installation spreading over two walls and creating a bracket that structures the space, Haypeter deliberately chose the materials concrete and epoxy resin originating from the familiar work environment of MC.

Furthermore, the press conference was also reason for the presentation of a special book project. In close cooperation with international university professors and renowned building experts, a „State of the Art Report“ covering about 500 pages is created at present comprising various fields of activity, in which the jubilee company is also operating. A large number...