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New Chryso facility in Calgary will deliver localized technical support and tailored concrete solutions to meet Alberta’s extreme climate and evolving construction needs.
(Photo courtesy of Chryso North America)
Chryso has officially opened its state-of-the-art concrete application lab in Calgary. The company, a global leader in sustainable construction solutions and part of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals, says the strategic investment strengthens its technical presence in Canada and provides fast, localized support for the region’s unique concrete performance challenges.
Designed to meet the specific needs of Alberta’s concrete industry, and acknowledging the extreme temperature swings and rapid environmental changes present in the region, the company says the facility will enable hands-on testing and customized support for concrete mix optimization, cement compatibility, aggregate behaviour and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), all tailored to local conditions.
“Alberta’s climate creates some of the most complex concrete conditions in North America,” said Brenton Smith, Chryso district manager for Western Canada. “From rapid slump loss in hot, dry summers to curing challenges in the winter, our new lab allows us to work directly with local producers to engineer concrete mixes that perform reliably year-round.”
The Calgary lab expands Chryso’s network of technical facilities across North America. The company recently opened labs in Los Angeles and Chicago as well; investments the company says are part of Chryso North America’s long-term strategy to ensure timely, local support for customers by bringing advanced capabilities closer to job sites and production facilities.
“Our Calgary lab reflects Chryso’s commitment to empowering our customers with localized expertise backed by global innovation,” said Chryso North America president Steve Williams. “By delivering practical solutions where they’re needed most, we help our partners make confident, informed decisions that enhance performance, resiliency and cost-efficiency.”
In Canada, Chryso has manufacturing sites in Vancouver and Montreal, and concrete application labs in Montreal and Calgary.