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CONCRETE is the most popular man-made building material in the world; used twice as much as all other materials combined. The biggest issue pertaining to concrete deterioration is the infiltration of water and water borne chemicals. For concrete structures to be sustainable, judged by the lifespan attached to them, it must be ensured they are … Read More

KRYTON International Inc. is involved in the global dialogue in reducing life cycle costs (LCC) and promoting more sustainable structures through design incorporating high-quality materials. The aim is to save money over the lifespan of a building by avoiding recurring repairs or replacement costs and promote responsible construction practices which have less of a negative … Read More

KRYTON – BOOTH S10721 Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology is an innovative concrete waterproofing solution. When added to the concrete mix itself, the Krystol proprietary chemicals react with water or moisture to grow millions of needle-shaped crystals. These unique crystals grow deep into the concrete to fill and block the capillary pores and microcracks … Read More

New deals will generate jobs and economic growth in Canada Introduction Prime Minister Stephen Harper today witnessed the signing of more than 20 commercial agreements between Canadian and Chinese companies and organizations, which are a testament to the significant growth taking place in the bilateral commercial relationship. Several sectors stand to benefit from these agreements, … Read More

A few weeks ago, Kryton International Inc.’s President & CEO, Kari Yuers was asked to be a part of CKNW’s CEO series hosted by Simi Sara. The questions Simi thrust upon Kari resulted in thoughtful, candid, and sometimes humorous responses from Kari.

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HUMAN RESOURCES Rodney Noriega and Daniel Yaptangco have joined Kryton International Inc. as inside sales co-ordinator and product developer, respectively. Noriega will be developing new business for the company through prospecting and qualifying; he has previously worked as sales administration support and as an account executive. Yaptangco has previously worked in the business products industry … Read More

Vancouver’s VanDusen Botanical Gardens was redesigned and completed in 2011, making a strong impact on environmentally conscious building practices. For the new visitor center, designers wanted to reduce the facility’s carbon footprint by creating a structure designed to LEED Platinum certification standards and to meet the The Living Building Challenge.

At family-run concrete solutions provider Kryton International, there can be no accusations of nepotism. Despite having succeeded her father as CEO, Kari Yuers was once fired from the company by the same man – and indeed, would years later make her own mother one of the first people she herself would fire as CEO.

Waterproofing warranties can be confusing, for the building owner as well as the contractor. There are product warranties offered by the manufacturer, performance warranties offered by the installer, legal terms, and lots of fine print. It’s no wonder they are one of the most misunderstood aspects of the waterproofing industry.