Concrete admixtures are an important ingredients in high performance, long-lasting, durable and beautiful concrete produced today. In this article, we review Concrete admixture companies in South Africa:
CHRYSO South Africa
CHRYSO South Africa manufactures, sells and distributes admixtures and cement additives that service the mining, ready-mix, precast, new construction, gypsum and cement industries.
The company has a large footprint in South Africa (three manufacturing plants and 7 branches), distributors in Namibia and Botswana and a dedicated export team that gives customers exceptional service throughout Africa.
Part of a global company, CHRYSO Southern Africa has an international network of technical people that can give expert advice. The company is ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 compliant. Chryso is one of the largest concrete admixture companies in South Africa.
Penetron
Penetron is a chemical concrete additive providing total concrete protection to commercial, industrial, infrastructural and residential developments. Penetron improves the durability of concrete, thereby substantially lengthening the lifespan of structures. In addition, the Penetron suite of Total Concrete Protection products is used for concrete waterproofing, protection and repair. Penetron is also a major player in concrete admixture sector in South Africa.
Sika South Africa
Sika is a global company with a world-wide network of subsidiaries active in the fields of speciality chemicals for construction and industry. In South Africa, Sika provides market-leading solutions for concrete, waterproofing, roofing, flooring, refurbishment, sealing & bonding, and industry, and have manufacturing sites in Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng. Sika is one of the most identifiable Concrete admixture companies in South Africa.
BASF
BASF is a global diversified company. BASF Construction Chemicals supplies concrete admixtures for readymix concrete producers across Sub-Saharan Africa, all backed by technologically superior service and on-site support.
The company specialises in the manufacture of concrete admixtures, cement additives, chemical solutions for underground construction, waterproofing solutions, sealants, repair & protection solutions, performance grouts, and performance flooring solutions.
Mapei
Founded in Milan in 1937, Mapei is today the world leader in the production of adhesives and chemical products for the building industry. The Group now has 89 subsidiaries with 83 production facilities in 36 different countries including south Africa. The company says that it channels 5% of annual turnover into Research & Development. Mapei strives at developing development of eco-sustainable and eco-compatible products.
Stanton Construction Chemicals
Stanton Construction Chemicals (SCC) offers tailored and specialized construction compound solutions for the industrial, commercial, domestic, formwork, construction & precast concrete companies in South Africa. SCC are committed to producing the highest quality construction chemical products that are design in South Africa to meet the harsh African conditions. It is one of the upcoming concrete admixture companies in South Africa.
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