Saint-Gobain unit boosts UAE presence with key acquisition
DUBAI, July 15, 2024
Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals, through its Chryso subsidiary, has completed the acquisition of WinChem Middle East Chemical Industries, a manufacturer and supplier of concrete admixtures serving the construction industry in the UAE.
A unit of global sustainable construction leader, the Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals offers cement additives, concrete admixtures and specialty building materials, through the combined activities of Chryso and GCP.
Its recent technologies for sustainable construction help reduce energy consumption, lower the carbon footprint of cements and concrete, and foster the circular economy.
Established in 2014, WinChem offers a broad portfolio of products and services for the ready-mix and precast concrete industries. The company currently employs 17 people. It has a plant located in Umm Al Quwain. and a sales office in Dubai.
WinChem's products will complement those of the Chryso and Weber brands, strongly recognized in the UAE. This will also be an excellent opportunity to accelerate the development of Chryso technologies such as new-generation superplasticizers, decorative ranges, and screed solutions in the local market.
At a time when the transition to sustainability is becoming a major challenge in the construction sector, WinChem will benefit from all Chryso's expertise, innovation, and R&D capabilities to support its customers in the development of low-carbon materials, said the company.
Together with Chryso, Weber and WinChem, Saint-Gobain will accelerate its growth in the UAE by enriching its range of solutions for light and sustainable construction, it added.
Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals serves its customers through local sites in 41 countries, employing over 3,000 people.-TradeArabia News Service
