Construction World September 2018

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Italian aquisition announced The Chryso Group, with head office in France and represented locally by the Chryso Southern Africa Group, has expanded its global operations with the acquisition of another key European operation. The Chryso Southern Africa Group consists of Chryso SA and a.b.e. Construction Chemicals. The admixture producer opened operations in South Africa 22 years ago. Chryso, a world leader in manufacturing additives for concrete and cement as well as developing added-value and innovative solutions for the building industry, has announced that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of certain relevant assets of RUREDIL S.p.a. in Italy. Ruredil – established in the 1950s – manufactures chemicals and structural reinforcement systems, and owns well-recognised brands in the construction industry such as Ruredil and Levocell. The Chryso acquisition includes the Ruredil’s operating business divisions: concrete admixtures, cement additives, technical mortars, accessories for precast systems, fibres, products for decorative concrete and restoration, but excludes the Rurmec brand and the structural reinforcement business division. The value of the acquisition has been not been disclosed. In Italy, Chryso operates as Chryso Italia, established in 1997. Its customers in the region include cement manufacturers, concrete producers (ready-mix and precast industrials) and building companies that benefit from the Group’s extensive experience in the chemical sector, and in the formulation and knowledge of construction materials. Thierry Bernard, Paris-based President and CEO of the Chryso Group, says the acquisition of Ruredil’s operating business divisions will enable Chryso to further develop its offering of high-technological products for the building industry. “It will strengthen Chryso’s presence in the different market segments, from construction to repair, and widen its range of solutions. This new business will increase the product mix and service offering to customers.” Bernard added: “We look forward to working with the talented Ruredil workforce who will become part of the Chryso business. The combination of our two operating businesses in Italy will provide a wider range of products to our customers, as well as improve our geographic coverage, enabling us to serve a greater number of building companies and cement and concrete manufacturers across Italy and abroad. The businesses will have strong offerings to answer the new technical challenges facing the building industry.” 

Mapei has launched its new Resilient line of flooring solutions to meet modern flooring requirements

These all-new formulations have been specially developed for new kinds of flooring that have become available in recent years, such as laminates, new vinyl and polymer types and a host of others that require improved solutions to ensure simplified, faster and more durable installations. “Modern flooring requirements are changing, and traditional screeds, adhesives, grout and sealants have simply not kept up with the pace of change. Our new Resilient line finally addresses the issues that installers are faced with when installing these new floors and has developed truly innovative solutions that not only speed up and simplify installations, put improve the overall appearance and quality of these jobs,” says Mapei commercial manager, Tracy Harris. Modern designs In recent years the popularity of new flooring types such as wood laminates, vinyl’s and textiles has exploded due to the rich host of types and textures that are available. But, when it comes to levelling and finishing surfaces the traditional methods are simply not up to the task and can make the job difficult and time consuming or even completely unsuitable for the job at hand. Mapei’s solution has been to develop a large range of products to cater specifically for these new flooring types to become more viable and popular locally. The Resilient range includes floor preparation products such as self-levelling screeds, levelling compounds, crack and joint repairs and sealers, as well as bonding agents for various surface and flooring types. An equally wide range of adhesives has also been developed for all types of flooring materials including textiles, rubber, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), linoleum, PVC, all types of carpets and more. In line with all Mapei Resilient Line products, the adhesives and flooring solutions are free of harmful chemicals and manufactured in accordance within Mapei’s sustainability and environmentally friendly guidelines. Professional advice “With such a wide range of new products available we are actively encouraging building professionals and flooring contractors and installers to contact us and discuss suitable solutions for their future applications. In most instances we will be able to guarantee them faster, easier installations with products that are more durable in the long run,” adds Tracy.  Construction chemical manufacturer, Mapei, has launched its new Resilient line of state-of-the-art flooring solutions, specially developed to meet modern flooring requirements. Improved installation solutions for modern flooring

Thierry Bernard, President and CEO of the Chryso Group.

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CONSTRUCTION WORLD SEPTEMBER 2018