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Hydropower’s Hidden Weakness: Kryton Spotlights Concrete Risks in Aging Infrastructure

As featured in Yahoo Finance – 

Kryton International Inc. is spotlighted in Yahoo Finance for revealing a critical vulnerability in North America’s hydropower infrastructure: concrete degradation.

As hydroelectric assets age—many now over 50 years old—their concrete is under relentless attack from hydraulic pressure, abrasion, and chemical exposure. Kryton’s Head of Marketing, Kevin Yuers, warns that surface-applied solutions no longer meet the demands of modern hydropower environments.

“You can’t waterproof a dam with paint,” says Yuers. “You have to build defense into the concrete itself.”

Kryton’s integral admixtures, including Krystol Internal Membrane™ (KIM®) and Hard‑Cem®, deliver proven durability by eliminating the need for membranes, coatings, and frequent repairs. These solutions are now gaining attention from utility companies and engineering firms looking to minimize risk and reduce long-term costs.

Why It Matters:

• 40% of global hydropower capacity is more than 40 years old

• Unscheduled shutdowns from concrete failure can cost utilities thousands per day

• KIM & Hard‑Cem extend service life with zero reapplication required

Kryton admixtures build infrastructure that lasts — from the inside out.

Read the full story on Yahoo Finance