Outside celebration at Club Manquehue in Santiago de Chile
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10th anniversary of MC-Bauchemie Chile

This year’s MC-Fest brought together more than 80 partners, clients and representatives of leading construction companies and trade associations from Chile to celebrate a decade of MC-Bauchemie Chile’s success.

MC-Fest 2025 celebrates 10th anniversary of MC-Bauchemie Chile

12 Nov 2025

On 16 October 2025, MC-Bauchemie Chile hosted the latest edition of its traditional MC-Fest. This year’s event carried a particularly special significance, as it marked the 10th anniversary of MC-Bauchemie in Chile. To honour this milestone, the celebration took place at Club Manquehue in Santiago de Chile, a venue that combines elegance with a strong connection to German culture. It provided the perfect atmosphere for an evening dedicated to reflection, exchange and celebration. More than 80 guests attended the anniversary, including strategic partners, clients and representatives of leading construction companies and trade associations. Together, they reflected on the company’s remarkable journey since its foundation in 2015 and on the role MC-Bauchemie has played in advancing Chile’s construction industry.

The celebration took place at Club Manquehue in Santiago de Chile

The celebration took place at Club Manquehue in Santiago de Chile
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The welcome speech was given by Milan Ceric, Managing Director of MC-Bauchemie Chile

The welcome speech was given by Milan Ceric, Managing Director of MC-Bauchemie Chile
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The Regional Director LATAM at MC-Bauchemie, Jaques Pinto, also attended this special event

The Regional Director LATAM at MC-Bauchemie, Jaques Pinto, also attended this special event
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The presenter of the event was Iván Guerrero, a well-known Chilean journalist

The presenter of the event was Iván Guerrero, a well-known Chilean journalist
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As part of this year’s MC-Fest, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented for the first time and was given to Tomás Guendelman from the University of Chile, widely regarded as the most influential civil engineer in the country.

As part of this year’s MC-Fest, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented for the first time and was given to Tomás Guendelman from the University of Chile, widely regarded as the most influential civil engineer in the country.
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A central part of the event was dedicated to presentations and expert discussions on the current challenges and transformations as well as on the future prospects of the construction sector

A central part of the event was dedicated to presentations and expert discussions on the current challenges and transformations as well as on the future prospects of the construction sector
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The International unity and spirit were celebrated together at this evening

The International unity and spirit were celebrated together at this evening
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The 10th anniversary of MC-Bauchemie Chile was marked in a memorable way

The 10th anniversary of MC-Bauchemie Chile was marked in a memorable way
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The evening concluded with an impressive live performance by Joaquín Donoso, Chile’s national accordion champion, accompanied by an Italian singer.

The evening concluded with an impressive live performance by Joaquín Donoso, Chile’s national accordion champion, accompanied by an Italian singer.
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Milan Ceric, Managing Director of MC-Bauchemie Chile, welcomed the guests and set the stage for an unforgettable evening. “With the MC-Fest marking the tenth anniversary of MC-Bauchemie Chile, we are not only looking back on a successful decade but also honouring the dedication of our team, the trust our clients have placed in us and the strong partnerships we have built over the years,” said Milan Ceric with pride. He added, “These first ten years are just the beginning of a long journey in Chile. We will continue to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for the country’s construction industry.”

 

Since its founding in 2015, MC-Bauchemie Chile has developed into a reliable partner for high-performance and sustainable construction chemical solutions. Today, the company plays an important role in the development of the Chilean construction industry – a fact impressively reflected by the anniversary celebration. Iván Guerrero, a well-known Chilean journalist and presenter, guided guests through a diverse program highlighting the company’s history, its major milestones over the past decade and a look ahead to the future of construction. Among the attendees were representatives from leading construction companies and trade associations like Echeverría Izquierdo, Ingevec, Plaenge, Eurocorp, Salfacorp, Mas Errázuriz, Strabag, Terranova Technologies, Gesvial, Metro, Grupo Costanera Norte, Pucobre, Polpaico Soluciones, Hormigones Copat, Fluor, Brass, Skava, CyD, René Lagos Ingeniería, IEC, JRI and many more.

 

Strengthening relationships and looking ahead - Jaques Pinto and Nicolaus M. Müller honour MC-Chile

The event was also attended by Jaques Pinto, Regional Director LATAM at MC-Bauchemie, who congratulated the Chilean team on a decade of outstanding growth and development. “Over the past ten years, MC-Bauchemie Chile has grown continuously and set benchmarks through close partnerships, technological excellence and the courage to explore new paths. These values will continue to guide us in the future,” praised Jaques Pinto in his address to the Chilean team led by Managing Director Milan Ceric.

 

Nicolaus M. Müller, Managing Partner of the MC-Bauchemie Group, congratulated the team in his video message on a successful decade: “Today we celebrate a unique milestone – ten years of MC-Bauchemie in Chile. Ten years of dedication, innovation and commitment that would not have been possible without each and every one of you. We look back with pride at what we have achieved and look forward with excitement, because the best is yet to come. Let’s continue on this successful path together!”

Expert lectures and discussions on current challenges and future prospects of construction

A central part of the event was dedicated to presentations and expert discussions on the current challenges and transformations as well as on the future prospects of the construction sector. These discussions were structured around four main thematic blocks:

 

High-technology demand projects

  • Matías Egaña, Director of Committee of Tunnels and Underground Spaces (CTES-Chile) / Senior Engineering Geologist, Suricata Miner by Nature / Adviser, Tunnel Projects, Ministry of Public Works

 

Sustainability and new environmental requirements

  • Matías A. Hube, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Director Concrete Innovation Center UC, Faculty of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

 

Industrialization in construction

  • Daniela Vásquez Jiménez, Program Manager, Construye Zero Technological Program, CTeC – Technological Center for Construction Innovation

 

Missions and Technological Transfer

  • Lukas Solla Villagra, Innovation Leader PPEE, Echeverría Izquierdo S.A.
  • Tito Fuentes Vergara, Civil Structural Engineer (PUC), Project Manager, Echeverría Izquierdo Edificaciones
  • Carolina Garabito, Construction Engineer, Deputy Manager of Quality, Ingevec S.A.
  • Patricia Tapia, General Manager, Hormigones Copat

 

Each presentation offered valuable insights into the sector’s development, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, sustainability and the implementation of new solutions to achieve greater quality and efficiency in construction.

 

New MC Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Tomás Guendelman

As part of this year’s MC-Fest, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented for the first time to an expert from Chile’s construction sector. With this new award, MC-Chile aims to annually honour outstanding professionals who have made significant contributions to the development of the construction sector in Chile.

 

A special highlight of the event was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Tomás Guendelman from the University of Chile, widely regarded as the most influential civil engineer in the country. He has shaped structural engineering in Chile for over 40 years through his expertise in the structural and seismic analysis of high-rise buildings, as well as in the design and development of projects in the mining, infrastructure and real estate sectors, all of which adhere to modern specialised standards and practices that are constantly updated.

 

Guendelman’s commitment to excellence, ethical standards and the education of future generations of engineers have played a key role in earning Chile international recognition in the field of structural engineering. In addition to his academic work, he is the founder and president of IEC Ingenieros and has also held leading roles in professional associations such as ACHISINA and the Institute of Engineers of Chile.

A memorable evening to celebrate a shared journey

Besides the professional exchange, MC-Fest 2025 also offered moments of celebration and cultural connection. The evening concluded with an impressive live performance by Joaquín Donoso, Chile’s national accordion champion, accompanied by an Italian singer. Their performance, blending European and Latin American melodies, provided a fitting finale to a night that captured the international spirit and unity of MC-Bauchemie.

Ten years of MC-Bauchemie in Chile – and the journey continues

Over the past decade, MC-Bauchemie Chile has developed into a trusted partner for high-performance, sustainable construction solutions. Its success is rooted in innovation, collaboration and trust – principles that remain at the heart of everything the company does.

 

As MC-Bauchemie Chile looks ahead to the next ten years, MC-Fest 2025 served not only as a celebration of past achievements but also as an opportunity to honour MC’s journey in Chile, strengthen relationships with its partners and look ahead to the challenges and opportunities that the future holds.

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