Chryso, part of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals, is a global leader in sustainable construction solutions.

Chryso, a key player in chemical solutions for construction, is now associated with GCP Applied Technologies, a provider in specialty building materials, under Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals.

At Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals, we combine our expertise in chemistry and materials, enabling us to offer more sustainable and high-performance solutions for the most ambitious construction projects.

Chryso, a solid offering ready to face today’s challenges.

With 3,000 experts worldwide, we develop advanced admixtures, additives, and AI-driven technologies to tackle the most complex challenges in the concrete and cement industry.

Our solutions, creating value for our customers, help improve the durability and performance of construction materials, addressing current industry challenges, particularly in terms of environmental protection and reducing the carbon footprint.

Customised solutions for customer construction challenges.

Customer-centric commitment

  • We are 100% dedicated to meeting the challenges of the Construction Industry
  • We process our molecules, from design in our own labs to industrial-scale production
  • Our R&D specialists have a deep understanding of physico-chemical interactions
  • Our technical experts have a comprehensive knowledge of materials applications
Tailor made solutions to suit customers specific project requirements.

Unique Customer Experience

  • Strong proximity to our customers
  • Tailor-made solutions matched to project specificities
  • Specification support
  • Customer training programs
  • Logistics solutions
Green building concept.

Accountability

  • Safety is a fundamental value of our Group culture
  • Sustainable development is fully integrated into our management and industrial processes
  • Green conception of our solutions participating to more responsible construction modes
  • Performance and consistency of our products all over the world.

Chryso Southern Africa

Established in 1996, Chryso Southern Africa is a leader in the construction chemicals industry, offering expertise in chemistry, formulation, and construction materials to a wide range of customers, including cement manufacturers, ready-mix concrete, precast manufacturers, applicators, distributors, and construction companies. We specialize in formulating, manufacturing, selling, and distributing admixtures and additives tailored for the cement, ready-mix, precast, new construction, mining, and gypsum industries.

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Established in 1996

9 Laboratories

3 Production Sites

Our Chryso Values

  • Safety for all
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Customer and results driven
  • Empowerment and decentralization
  • Sense of human responsibilities and Equal opportunities
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OUR SOUTHERN AFRICA APPROACH

Chryso has structured a Jobsites & Business Department which mobilizes its know-how for your infrastructures and all your construction projects.

In partnership with your teams, our technical experts accompany you on a daily basis in the field to allow you to optimise your concrete mix design and deliver your customers products at the right time and at the required level of quality.

Our technical experts mobilizes our know-how for your infrastructures and all your construction projects.

Brand pillars

BUSINESS PROXIMITY

At Chryso, we are convinced that business proximity is the key to our clients’ success. From mix design to logistical solutions, we provide dedicated support that meets the unique needs of each project.

Through our digital services, we ensure agility and optimize material performance to drive success in a constantly evolving sector.

PIONEERING INNOVATION

At Chryso, innovation is at the heart of our DNA. We constantly push our boundaries by developing cutting-edge solutions that improve the performance and durability of materials, thus increasing overall productivity.

Our strong research and development capabilities allow us to accelerate the launch of new products. With 3% of our sales invested in R&D, our 11 central and regional R&D centers and our local laboratories, we stay close to markets and our clients’ needs, fostering continuous innovation.

PASSION FOR PARTNERSHIP

At Chryso, we believe in strong partnerships. Our clients are long-standing relations, and our passion for partnership guides everything we do.

From design to delivery, we work hand in hand with our clients to ensure their success by offering tailor-made solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

PURSUIT OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Sustainability is at the core of Chryso’s mission. We are committed to developing solutions that contribute to a greener future for the construction industry.

Through continuous innovation and responsible practices, we help our partners reduce their environmental impact while achieving outstanding results in their projects.

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State of the art laboratories at Chryso Southern Africa.

Expertise

Chemical solutions for the construction materials industry

Positioning

Market leader in South Africa

Export

A dedicated export team that has the capabilities to service 80% of the African continent. We also have distributors, licensees, and agents that operate in Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ghana and Swaziland
Main entrance to Chryso Southern Africa head office in Jet Park, Johannesburg.

A subsidiary of the Chryso Group

One of 24 subsidiaries in the Chryso Group (corporate head office in France), with LBO France as its major shareholder. Chryso sells to 80 countries, and holds leading market positions in the USA, Europe and the Middle-East, Africa and Asia

Safety

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.