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Driving concrete piles in the construction of a deep foundation makes them prone to cracking, which leads to water penetration and corrosion of the reinforcing steel. This is an issue that pile driving contractors have dealt with largely by applying an oil-based coating to the concrete piles before driving. The coating is intended to serve … Read More

(Vancouver, BC) – Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency elected Kari Yuers to its Board of Directors last week. She is the President and CEO of Kryton International Inc., a concrete admixture manufacturer based out of Vancouver, BC. She will be joining Lindsay Gordon, former President & CEO of HSBC Bank Canada, and … Read More

  Vancouver-based Kryton International Inc., which specializes in crystalline concrete waterproofing, announces its acquisition of Calgary-based Cementec Industries Inc., a manu­facturer of concrete additive solu­tions for the construction, oil, and gas industries. This acquisition demonstrates Kryton’s commitment to innovation while complementing its existing lineup of Smart Concrete® waterproofing solutions. Hard-Gem®, the integral concrete hardening admixture … Read More

Kryton International Inc. acquired Calgary-based  Cementec  Industries Inc., a manufacturer of concrete additive solutions. Hard-Cem®, the integral concrete hardening admixture developed by Cementec, provides concrete with resistance to abrasion and erosion. With this admixture, concrete floors and infrastructure can last up to six times longer than untreated concrete. Cementec also manufactures silica fume products that … Read More

(Vancouver, Canada) – British Columbia’s Kryton International is taking another lead in the exportation of Canadian innovation engineered for the global construction industry. Decades ago, Kryton ushered integral concrete waterproofing admixtures into the construction mainstream and is continuing its innovative mandate. It recently acquired Cementec Industries, a manufacturer of concrete additive solutions for the construction, … Read More

This year sees great advancements being made in restoration products and services by ROBIN BRUNET Aging infrastructure and acts of God will always ensure that those in the restoration business, and especially those who manufacture restoration products, are kept busy in perpetuity – and 2017 was no exception. Canadian roads in greater need of repair … Read More

Vancouver-based Kryton International, which specialises in crystalline concrete waterproofing, has acquired Calgary-based Cementec Industries, a manufacturer of concrete additive solutionsfor the construction and oil & gas industries. Cementec has developed Hard-Cem, the integral concrete hardening admixture that provides concrete with excellent resistance to abrasion and erosion. With this admixture, concrete floors and infrastructure are said … Read More

Water and moisture in the basement will considerably reduce the value of a home. That’s because moisture allows mold to grow, and the musty smell is not only unpleasant, but can also cause health disorders. Leaky foundation walls in commercial structures cause similar damage. In extreme cases, liquid water will actually be seeping or flowing … Read More

(Las Vegas, USA) – Vancouver based Kryton International Inc. launches Hard-Cem®, a game-changing concrete hardening admixture. Forty years ago, Kryton first revolutionized the concrete waterproofing industry with the introduction of Krystol® technology. Kryton is yet again introducing a disruptive innovation in the construction industry. Hard-Cem is an integral hardening admixture used to increase abrasion and … Read More

It’s really never too cold if you are prepared and foster a team approach. Winter is quickly approaching, with temperatures dipping and snowfall beginning many additional issues may present themselves on a construction site. Particularly when tight construction schedules need to be maintained the pressure to keep moving can cause colossal problems if no precautions … Read More