Chryso,
pioneering the future of construction, now

Chryso is a global leader in construction chemicals, developing innovative solutions and services for sustainable construction.

vlakfontein reservoir

In November 2020 started the construction in South Africa of the Vlakfontein reservoir in Benoni, Gauteng. The circular post-tensioned reservoir, which will store 213.4 million litres of potable water, is the country’s largest cylindrical post-tensioned concrete reservoir, one of the biggest in the world. Due to its enormous size, it may also be classified as a dam.

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val de view berg river bridge

A range of CHRYSO products contributed to the success of a bridge project near the historic city of Paarl in South Africa, involving the largest precast beams cast to date in the Western Cape.

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the leonardo entrance

The Leonardo began construction on 17 November 2015.
It is a 55 floor mixed-use property development in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa that stands at a height of 234 metres.
The building includes stores, a hotel and apartments. On April 2019, it became the tallest building in Africa.

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Construction chemical leader

As a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, Chryso has intensified its efforts to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the construction sector, aiming to address future challenges effectively. Through collaboration with GCP Applied Technologies within the Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals Division, Chryso has significantly broadened its business capabilities, enhancing innovation and sustainability while efficiently meeting the needs of customers throughout Southern Africa. Bringing Global Expertise to the local Market. We have a deep understanding of each local markets’ technical and commercial requirements, and we pay close attention to meeting our customers’ needs.

An international game changer close to its customers

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FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES

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EMPLOYEES

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INDUSTRIAL SITES

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R&D CENTERS

Helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals

Reduction of Carbon Footprint

Low CO₂ cement, Low CO₂ concrete, Energy savings

Circular Construction

Eco-design of our products (life-cycle analysis) Use of recycled materials and local aggregates (sands, manufactured aggregates…) New materials produced thanks to returned concrete Waste water treatment and water capture

Densification of Construction

Vertical construction, underground construction and mass transportation infrastructure Concrete transportation issues Precast building

Enhancing Building Material Performances

Low-energy building, Increased aesthetic, durability of buildings, Waterproofing concrete constructions

Responsible construction chemicals company

Our whole organization is employee and customers oriented: their satisfaction is very important to us, as well as respecting direct and indirect stakeholders.

Safety is a fundamental value of our Group culture. Sustainable development is fully integrated into our management and industrial processes. We invest in appropriate socio-economic development and enterprise development projects where initiatives are aligned to our business and the communities in which we belong.

We have got a triple certification: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018. Our company’s social responsibility integrates all these certifications which allow us to guarantee our professional practice.

Solution

Chryso®Quad

A unique solution for extending the use of complex aggregates while maintaining superior concrete quality.

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Solution

EnviroAdd®

Next generation activators for low carbon cement.

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Solution

Underground Construction

Chryso offers a full tunneling range of products and services that meet your underground construction safety, performance and productivity needs.

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High-level services

Chryso provides unique customer support, from tailor-made design to specific logistics solutions. We develop digital services for the construction sector, which requires permanent agility to improve the overall performance of materials and respond to the specificities of each construction project.

Exceptional innovation

We partner with our customers to address building materials challenges to improve sustainability, performance and productivity.

Our solutions

CONCRETE CEMENT JOBSITES SCREED DECORATIVE CONCRETE

CONCRETE

Concrete

Chryso offers a comprehensive range of innovative solutions for ready-mix concrete at the plant or on site and a wide range of solutions to cover all wet cast and dry cast requirements. Our solutions are dedicated to improving concrete performance, production, workability, aesthetics and sustainability.

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CEMENT

Cement

Chryso cement additives improve cement performance, reduce energy and production costs and leverage CO₂ emissions, reduction. Because each cement plant has its own challenges and requirements, Chryso has developed a strong expertise in the cement industry to provide customers with specific and high-level support and services on field.

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JOBSITES

Jobsites

We offer tailored solutions for jobsites, whether it’s vertical or underground construction, infrastructures for transport and energy.

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SCREED

Screed

Chryso designs self-leveling high-performance screeds, formulated using cement-based functional binders and offers reliable and robust solutions for new build or renovation projects.

DECORATIVE CONCRETE

Decorative Concrete

Fashionable and versatile, concrete creates unique natural atmosphere. Use primarily for its mechanical properties, it is also material of choice for its aesthetic qualities.

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Acquisition

10/02/25

Saint-Gobain completes the acquisition of FOSROC, a leading player in construction chemicals in Asia and emerging markets, further strengthening its worldwide presence in the sector

Saint-Gobain completes the acquisition of FOSROC, a leading player in construction chemicals in Asia and emerging…

Saint-Gobain completes the acquisition of FOSROC, a leading player in construction chemicals in Asia and emerging markets, further strengthening its worldwide presence in the sector

NEW PRODUCT

11/04/24

EnviroAdd™ Introducing our new generation of activators, providing a breakthrough for clinker & CO₂ reduction

Launching our new next generation activators, EnviroAddTM. Achieve CO2 emission reduction of up to 11%, comparing…

EnviroAdd™ Introducing our new generation of activators, providing a breakthrough for clinker & CO₂ reduction

Acquisition

26/09/23

Saint-Gobain expands its portfolio in construction chemicals with the acquisition of Adfil, top player in fibers for concrete reinforcement

Saint-Gobain announces today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Adfil NV, a…

Saint-Gobain expands its portfolio in construction chemicals with the acquisition of Adfil, top player in fibers for concrete reinforcement

INNOVATION

20/04/23

Chryso®Quad: a range of admixtures and services for complex local sands and aggregates, in support of the circular economy

To support sustainable construction stakeholders, Chryso is strengthening its Chryso®Quad range and associated services in response…

Chryso®Quad: a range of admixtures and services for complex local sands and aggregates, in support of the circular economy

Chryso,
pioneering the future of construction, now

vlakfontein reservoir

val de view berg river bridge

the leonardo entrance

Construction chemical leader

An international game changer close to its customers

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