Chryso,
Pioneering the future of construction, now

As a leader in construction chemicals, our mission is to create expert solutions and innovative services that enable the construction of a more sustainable world.

A global leader in sustainable construction solutions

Welcome to Chryso UK, a leader in innovative and sustainable construction solutions.

From our R&D teams in our application labs to our commercial teams working closely with customers across the UK, we provide tailored solutions and build long-lasting partnerships that drive innovation and success.

Our products and services are designed to not only strengthen our customers’ competitive advantage but also to significantly reduce their carbon footprint while improving material performance. Together, we are committed to shaping a more sustainable future and helping to Make the World a Better Home.

Our Solutions

Ready Mix Concrete

Chryso® ready-mix admixtures are specifically engineered to address the diverse needs of modern construction, offering superior performance in water reduction, strength development, and workability retention.

Precast Concrete

Chryso® precast concrete admixtures are tailored to meet the demanding requirements of precast manufacturing, delivering superior strength, durability, and finish quality.

Cement

Chryso® cement additives and expertise make cement performance enhancement possible by increasing cement strengths, reducing energy and production costs, and leveraging CO₂ emissions reduction.

Supporting Our Customers’ Unique Challenges

As part of the global Chryso Group, we are committed to delivering value-added products and services to the UK’s construction industry.

Acquired by Saint-Gobain in 2021, Chryso has accelerated its development to provide the construction industry with high-performing and disruptive solutions to tackle the industries future challenges.

The merger between Chryso and GCP Applied Technologies within the Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals Division has significantly expanded the business capabilities to innovate, become more sustainable and efficiently serve customers across the UK & Ireland .

Meet the New Chryso^®Brand

As part of the Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals Business Unit, Chryso combines a proud heritage of our legacy companies, with a forward-looking vision of what lies ahead for the concrete and cement industries. 

Born from the strategic alliance of Chryso and GCP Applied Technologies, our new Chryso brand embodies the very best of both companies and a shared vision through:

Pioneering Innovation: Leading the way in the development of transformative concrete and cement solutions and services for sustainable construction.
Comprehensive Solutions: Offering a cohesive and powerful portfolio of solutions and technologies to tackle the industry’s biggest challenges
Unstoppable Energy: Strengthening connections with our teams and customers across the globe to redefine excellence together.

CHRYSO®Quad

Promoting the Circular Economy.

With CHRYSO®Quad, Chryso expands the scope of incorporating complex aggregates into concrete formulations. This enables the use of locally sourced aggregates and/or materials recovered from demolition sites while maintaining the technical performance of the concrete.

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CHRYSO®Optima 1000

Cost and performance optimisation.

CHRYSO®Optima 1000 technology is the new innovation from Chryso. This breakthrough technology is dedicated to the tailor-made design of new superplasticisers for large construction site applications and ready-mixed concrete.

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CHRYSO®Premia

High early strength.

The molecules in the CHRYSO®Premia superplasticiser range allow extreme water reduction levels , while maintaining workability retention for 30 minutes up to 5 hours, depending on the requirement.

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EnviroAdd®

Next Generation Activators.

We bring together advanced chemistry, technical expertise, and innovative technologies to help our customers achieve greater sustainability, strength, and cost savings.

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News

Corporate

24/01/25

Chryso, pioneering the future of construction, now

Chryso proudly unveils its latest brand campaign, signaling a transformative new chapter in its mission to…

Chryso, pioneering the future of construction, now

Innovation

25/10/24

Innovative, tailor-made admixtures to path the way to calcined clay based cements use accelerating decarbonization

Saint-Gobain further strengthens its worldwide presence in Construction Chemicals by signing a definitive agreement to acquire…

Innovative, tailor-made admixtures to path the way to calcined clay based cements use accelerating decarbonization

Innovation

15 million metric tons of CO₂ avoided thanks to solutions sold in 2023 by CHRYSO and GCP

Saint-Gobain further strengthens its worldwide presence in Construction Chemicals by signing a definitive agreement to acquire…

15 million metric tons of CO₂ avoided thanks to solutions sold in 2023 by CHRYSO and GCP

NEW PRODUCT

EnviroAdd® Introducing our new generation of activators, providing a breakthrough for clinker & CO2 reduction

Saint-Gobain further strengthens its worldwide presence in Construction Chemicals by signing a definitive agreement to acquire…

EnviroAdd® Introducing our new generation of activators, providing a breakthrough for clinker & CO2 reduction

Chryso,
Pioneering the future of construction, now

A global leader in sustainable construction solutions