a.b.e.® News and Events
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a.b.e.® enhances concrete works with duracure curing compounds range
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Exciting News: a.b.e. Boksburg Branch is Moving!
After thorough deliberation and meticulous planning, we have decided to integrate our a.b.e.® sales activities with our Weber facilities in Alrode,...
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Preserving essential water supply to more than half million residents
Remedial repairs of Durban Heights No 3 Reservoir. CONSTRUCTION WORLD BEST PROJECTS 2023 - Category 4: Specialist Contractors or Suppliers.
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a.b.e. Surface hardeners have won wide support from flooring industry
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Chosen sealants for sealing cracks, gaps and joints
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, part of Saint-Gobain Africa, offers a wide range of silicone sealants to the hardware retail market and contractors.
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a.b.e. has a wide range of products for essential civil engineering projects
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Saint-Gobain Africa introduces Tekbond South Africa
Tekbond product range offers adhesives, masking tapes, PU sealants and 1K expansion foams, Hybrid sealants, silicone and acrylic sealants.
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Three new products to complete a.b.e.® self-levelling flooring solutions package
a.b.e.® has incorporated its popular fast-track self-levelling flooring systems to launch a comprehensive “one-stop product basket” for the floori...
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abe superior floor coating has covered vast areas in S.A.
abecote 337 a two part, water-dispersed tough epoxy paint is one of a.b.e.’s most respected floor coatings with a track record of over 30 years.
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a.b.e. Protection for largest man-made lagoon in the southern hemisphere
a.b.e. provided a wide variety of its products for the construction of Balwin Properties’ R9 billion Munyaka Estate in Waterfall City, Midrand.
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a.b.e. superior adhesive and sealant provides the Works
Geocel THE WORKS PRO can be used on wet surfaces (even underwater), wood, metal, glass, stone, and most plastics.
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Saint-Gobain Africa appoints Othman Benjelloun-Touimi as new CEO
My background, having lived, studied, and worked in multiple countries will allow me to grasp both the differences and the similarities within the ...
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a.b.e. launches a wide range of quality waterproofing membranes developed and tested for the S.A. market
abedex membranes offer a sustainable design with high quality waterproofing comaptibilities and mechanical performance
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MOSI OA TUNYA RESORT HOTEL
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a.b.e.® products used for building beautiful MOSI-oa-Tunya Resort
a.b.e products specified an supplied to complete the ultra-luxury hotel on the banks of the Zambezi.
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Strong demand for new a.b.e. concrete repair system
a.b.e.'s new concrete repair system, dura.rep EC, and overcoated with abe. cote SF 217, is providing excellent results for return activated sludge.
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Concrete repair must be part of the design plan
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Quality waterproofing systems for parking deck
Parking deck waterproofing
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a.b.e. Mortars for concrete and cement imperfections
a.b.e. mortars for concrete and cement imperfections.
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a.b.e. has stood the test of time for 90 years
a.b.e. has survived a Depression, World War and the devastating Covid-19 pandemic. We are now truly a state-of-the-art 21st Century business.
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DEMAND RISES FOR DECORATIVE FLOORING PRODUCTS
Demand for decorative flooring products gained momentum as the spring season inspired home-owners to spruce up their homes.
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a.b.e. expands self-levelling floor screed range
Two new versions of dustless abescreed SLC P self-levelling floor screed to add screeds of varying strengths with different walk-on times and chara...
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Adhesives and sealants for high-profile industrial and highway projects
a.b.e. Sealants for high-profile industrial and highway projects
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Saint-Gobain completes its acquisition of CHRYSO
Saint-Gobain completes its acquisition of CHRYSO
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a.b.e. Products used for upmarket Radisson Red Hotel in Oxford Park
Concrete enhancing and repair products supplied by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals were used for the construction by Concor of the new Radisson RED H...
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a.b.e. POLYUREA LINING AND WATERPROOFING
Polyurea spray application on walls of Atlantis Waste Pond
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WATERPROOFING ADDS DURABILITY TO PARKING DECKS
The selection and design of the waterproofing system are paramount to the performance and durability of parking decks.
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SAINT-GOBAIN ENTERS INTO AN AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE CHRYSO
Saint-Gobain today announces having entered into an agreement to acquire Chryso, a leading global player in the construction chemicals market provi...
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a.b.e. DIY Competition official rules
Competition rules for a.b.e. DIY Competition
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a.b.e. FLOOR COATING HAS COVERED VAST AREAS IN S.A.
abe.cote 337 tough epoxy paint
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a.b.e. finishing plaster for silky smooth interior surfaces
multi-purpose, lightweight, high strength finishing plaster.
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‘Best practice’ decision proves best move on many fronts for a.b.e.
‘Best practice’ decision proves best move on many fronts for a.b.e.
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Installing industrial flooring fit for purpose – what every specifier should ask?
Installing industrial flooring fit for purpose - what every specifier should ask?
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a.b.e. has introduced a policy of ‘best practice’
A technique of best practice was implemented that meant workflow maximisation, increased automation, and slashing of production costs.
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COLOURFUL a.b.e. DECORATIVE CONCRETE SOLUTIONS COUNTER LOCKDOWN BLUES
Colourful a.b.e. decorative concrete solutions counter lockdown blues
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a.b.e. WATERSTOPS FOR TWO MAJOR AFRICAN HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS
dura.®joint waterstops, are being used for the construction of two major hydroelectric power projects outside South Africa’s borders.
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a.b.e. CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR MASSIVE OXFORD PARKS DEVELOPMENT
Concrete enhancing and repair products supplied by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals are being used for the construction of the massive Green Star prec...
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Eastern Cape Branches
We have recently reorganized our route to market in East London and George.
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CHRYSO and SOLIDIA partner to deploy ultra-low CO2 concrete
CHRYSO and SOLIDIA partner to deploy ultra-low CO2 concrete
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Demand for hygienic, quick-curing European flooring escalates
Demand for VIP industrial flooring from Europe, available in South Africa from a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals, has rapidly escalated globally with ...
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REFURBISH OLD CONCRETE SURFACE EASILY WITH TEXTURE TOP®
Texture Top® offers the ultimate decorative solution to save money and time by refurbishing old concrete surfaces.
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Waterproof your development correctly
Waterproofing is a construction measure preventing water damage to external areas of a building, as well as internal areas and assets, also protect...
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a.b.e.® WATERSTOPS VITAL PART OF COMMUNITY AND CIVIC PROJECTS
a.b.e. WATERSTOPS VITAL PART OF COMMUNITY AND CIVIC PROJECTS
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a.b.e. products widely used for construction of new Gauteng water reservoirs
a.b.e. products widely used for construction of new Gauteng water reservoirs
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a.b.e. CEMENTITIOUS COATINGS WIDELY USED TO PROTECT DIVERSE PROJECTS
a.b.e. has provided cementitious coating products for diverse building projects. For example, its duraflex slurry coating - a flexible waterproofer...
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a.b.e. Products widely used for waterproofing in KZN
a.b.e.’s duraflex used for several balcony projects.
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Why waterproofing is the better choice
There is a subtle difference between damp proofing and waterproofing although the general objective of both is to minimise the travel or passage of...
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a.b.e. implements “best practice” to cope with construction storms
Building industry veteran, a.b.e. Construction Chemicals has introduced a policy of ‘best practice’ to maintain its leading position in the South A...
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a.b.e. supplies renowned glazing products for Africa’s tallest building
Products supplied by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals are playing a major role in the construction of the façade of The Leonardo, Africa’s tallest bui...
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a.b.e. SECURES MAJOR TRANSNET BRIDGE REPAIR CONTRACT
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Waterproofing Solutions from a brand you can trust
When experiencing heavy rain, you might need to get some urgent waterproofing done, from foundation to the roof, do it the a.b.e.. way!
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a.b.e.® Liquid waterproofing membrane has variety of benefits
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CHRYSO and a.b.e. products common factor in 2019 Fulton successes
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a.b.e. products for massive Makro flooring in KZN
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a.b.e. POLYUREA WATERPROOFING TO PROTECT ROYAL RESIDENCE
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a.b.e. WATERPROOFING FOR NEW BATTERY FACTORY IN BOTSWANA
A world-renowned high-performance coating supplied by a.b.e.® was used to waterproof and protect several sections of a new Chloride Batteries facto...
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a.b.e. FLOORING SYSTEM USED FOR WALLS AT DOUGLAS GREEN WINERY
a.b.e. products used for flooring and walls at the Douglas Green Winery in Wellington.
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a.b.e. WATERPROOFING FOR NEW WINDHOEK GOVT BUILDING
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CHRYSO strengthens its position in the screed market through the acquisition of CEMEXA
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a.b.e. products for sealing water features and fish ponds
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a.b.e. PRODUCTS FOR WESTERN CAPE FLOOR REFURBISHMENTS
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a.b.e. and CHRYSO products bring new life to wedding venue floors
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CHRYSO acquisition of BMC Diffusion, France
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CHRYSO acquires Euromodal and enlarges its offering for construction materials in Portugal
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Products for Nairobi’s new landmark apartment block
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CHRYSO acquires certain Ruredil assets
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CHRYSO acquires CEMTEC admixtures Limited in Ireland
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Structural glazing sealants for Table Bay Mall supplied by a.b.e.®
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a.b.e.® Products for floor revamp at Waterfront restaurant
a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals supplied abe.®cote primer; * abe.®flo HPU; and * Dow Corning 813 for the refurbishment of the floors of the popular ...
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Concrete durability depends on proper preventative maintenance
Concrete durability depends on proper preventative maintenance
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a.b.e. Products used for silo rehab at Caledon Breweries
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Waterproofing showers with duraflex® step-by-step
Waterproofing showers with duraflex
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Dow Corning Sealants for unique pillow windows of converted old waterfront silo
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a.b.e. Products for two major highway construction projects
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New painters acrylic sealant for the retail market
There has been strong local interest in the 7 new environmentally-friendly waterproofing products launched in SA recently by a.b.e.® Construction C...
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CHRYSO Group products for largest rubble masonary concrete dam
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a.b.e. Products for multi-billion rand solar power generation plant
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Dow Corning Integration Activities
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Completion of the Acquisition of CHRYSO by Cinven
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Wide variety of a.b.e. waterproofing products to protect Two Oceans Aquarium facilities
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New Sasol Head Office Building, Waterproofing
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Cinven enters into exclusive negotiations to acquire CHRYSO
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Renowned Dow Corning Sealants for Final Phase of 11 Alice Lane
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a.b.e. Concrete Protection for Upgrading of Three Cape Waste Water Treatment Plants
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals supplied specialised products for the protection of concrete surfaces & joints of 3 waste water treatment works in th...
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Planning for 2017 a Major Challenge in Volatile Business World
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Waterproofing Solutions
With Johannesburg experiencing heavy rain, you might need to get some urgent waterproofing done. View how to how to waterproof your house the a.b.e...
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a.b.e.® Products For New And Upgraded Community Projects In Malawi
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CHRYSO Group’s 20th subsidiary in the Philippines
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The CHRYSO Group Continues its Expansion in the Gulf Area
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Quick Curing Flooring System From a.b.e.® Eliminates Costly Downtime
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Maximum a.b.e.® Protection For Ocean-Exposed Mauritian Wheat Silos
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New a.b.e.® Bandage Sealing System Used For Savana City Reservoir
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a.b.e. Polyurea Protection For Two New Concrete Parking Decks
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a.b.e. Coatings for new predator tank at Two Oceans Aquarium
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a.b.e. supplies “exceptional” sealants for refurbishments of Cavendish Square atrium
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a.b.e. Announcement
We would like to announce a change being implemented at a.b.e. Construction Chemicals (Pty) Ltd within our Executive Management effective from the ...
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Three a.b.e.® Products Sealed Expansive Roofing at Power Park
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Blister Pack for a.b.e.® epidermix 372 for the Retail Market
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, part of the Chryso Southern Africa Group, is introducing blister packaging for epidermix 372's 90ml version for the ...
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a.b.e.® Factory Modernisation now in Final Phase
Mario Marais, GM: Operations of the Chryso Group, says an important benefit of the investment in new equipment for the a.b.e. plants is raising th...
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Three a.b.e. Products for Ashburton Bridge Repairs
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Leaking Street in Cape Town CBD Sealed with a.b.e. Polyurea System
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals is supplying its VIP Polyurea waterproofing system for an extremely unusual application on one of the main arterials ...
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a.b.e.®’s super laykold Family is Growing
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals' super laykold can be used to safely seal ponds and water features - even those containing koi fish.
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High Strength, Fast-Curing Epoxy Mortar for Concrete Repairs
a.b.e Construction Chemicals' epidermix 500 epoxy mortar is ideal for the repair and lining of concrete structures such as sewerage works.
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a.b.e. to Continue Growing This Year Despite Strong Competition
As part of a.b.e. Construction Chemicals’s annual Safety Day function in Boksburg recently, three members of the staff spoke on their various job r...
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Waterproofing of Parking Decks – The Old and New Systems
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VIP POLYUREA Seals Prawn Tanks – And Solves Joint Dilemma in P.E.
VIP QuickSeal LP 65 Polyurea coating - with blue as selected colour - was recently used to seal 11 prawn tanks at the Bosasa Aquaculture prawn fa...
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a.b.e. Invests in Modern High-Tech Equipment for its Production Plants
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Soaring Demand for a.b.e.® Self-Levelling Screed
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a.b.e.® Waterproofing System Ideal for Sealing Joints in Reservoirs
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a.b.e.® Self-Levelling Joint Sealant for O.R. Tambo Apron Repairs
A special self-levelling silicone joint sealant supplied by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals was specified for the repair of the ‘Delta’ apron at O.R....
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CHRYSO Group Acquires Leading Sri Lankan Admixture Producer
Leading global construction chemicals producer, the Chryso Group, has acquired the controlling shareholding of Sri Lanka’s CST (Concrete Solutions ...
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Major Donation from a.b.e.® for New Baby Rhino Sanctuary
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a.b.e.® mortar to Speed Up Concrete Repairs to Sewage Systems
a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals’ epidermix 520 is the ideal mortar for fast-track repair and maintenance of all sewerage systems.
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New Fast-Curing Glazing Sealant from a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals
Dow Corning 121 cuts the costs of long-term use of scaffolding and related equipment required when using a slower curing, one-component material.
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New High-Performance Façade Cladding System from DOW CORNING
Dow Corning’s new 896 Panel Fix system was used for the façade cladding of the new 30 Jellicoe Avenue office block in Rosebank.
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CHRYSO Group Sees Improvement Next Year – But Not Much…
Norman Seymore, vice president of the Chryso Group, says the admixtures and construction chemicals sectors should have a better year in 2014, but g...
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New CHRYSO Owners will Inject Funds to Boost African Growth
Norman Seymore, vice president of the Chryso Group globally, says there are substantial benefits for the Chryso Southern Africa Group following the...
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Production Staff Success in NQF-Level Training Endorses a.b.e. Commitment to Skills Upgrading
Four a.b.e. Construction Chemicals production staff members recently ‘graduated’ after successfully completing Chemical Operations (Chem OPS) train...
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a.b.e.® Appoints National Flooring Sales Manager
Peter Jones has been appointed National Sales Manager: Flooring for a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, part of the Chryso Southern Africa Group.
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LBO France Acquires CHRYSO
On October 31st 2014 a new chapter in the history of CHRYSO began when LBO France* acquired CHRYSO from Materis.
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a.b.e.® VIP Polyurea Waterproofing for Western Cape Apartment Block
a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals’ VIP Polyurea coating was selected to waterproof the roof of a prominent holiday apartment block in the Western Cape.
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New Eco-Friendly, UV-Reflective Waterproofing Coating from a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals
silvakote eco is a new Eco-Friendly, UV-Reflective Waterproofing Coating from a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals.
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a.b.e.® Expands Its Popular Polyurea Coatings Range
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals has expanded its range of VIP Polyurea coatings to include systems for specific waterproofing applications, as well a...
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New Patented Dustless Range of Building Products From a.b.e.®
a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals has come out with a new Patented Dustless Range of Building Products.
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Name Changes for Two Popular a.b.e.® Products
a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals has announced name changes for two of its popular plaster enhancing products.
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a.b.e.®’s Construction Industry Flooring Faithfuls Now Launched for DIY Market
a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals has re-launched 2 products which have proved hugely successful in the construction industry particularly for the DIY...
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a.b.e.® DIY Market Penetration Gathers Momentum
a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals’ offering to the hardware retail industry is constantly growing with the company now sporting a stunning new look on...
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New Waterproofing Also Protects Foundation Walls and Roof Gardens
a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals has launched a new, unique bitumen heat-fused waterproofing membrane produced by the world-renowned Italian company,...
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a.b.e.® Starts Local Production of Acclaimed Underground Waterproofing System
a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals has started the local manufacture of duraproof krystalkote, an internationally renowned cementitious waterproofing s...
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a.b.e.® to Distribute VIP Polyurea – A ‘Revolution in Coating Technology’
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals has announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with VIP (Voelkel Industrie Produkte) in Germany for th...
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a.b.e.® Grouting Compound For Stormy Cape Seawall Rehabilitation
A special, cement-based grouting compound, from a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, is being used for the rehabilitation of the concrete sea wall at Cap...
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a.b.e.® Awarded Global Top Quality Management System
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals’ production plant and head office in Boksburg as well as its new warehouse facility in KZN have been awarded the inte...
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a.b.e.® Waterproofing Specs Now on Revit Software
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals has preloaded the specifications for all its waterproofing products onto a REVIT file.
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Trio of New a.b.e. Products for Brits Waterproofing Project
Three of a.b.e. Construction Chemicals’ new range of environmentally-friendly waterproofing products were used to provide waterproofing to the roof...
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a.b.e.® gathers momentum
a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals’ offering to the hardware retail industry is constantly growing with the company now sporting a stunning new look.
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Abendroth heads new a.b.e.® Division
Abendroth heads new division for a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals.
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Polyurea Protective Coating Systems for Southern Africa
(VIP’s) new cold spray-applied low-pressure waterproofing system and a VIP coating system, specifically developed for industrial and commercial flo...
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VIP Coatings
a.b.e Construction Chemicals has entered into an exclusive agreement with VIP in Germany for the sale and distribution of the company’s range of pr...
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Eastern Cape Hospital Gets a Booster
East Cape Hospital Gets a Booster from a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals.
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a.b.e.® Opens New Dustless Powder Plant
As part of its sustainable development programme, CHRYSO Southern Africa has built a new plant for dustless manufacture of cementitious powdered pr...
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a.b.e.® Supplies Dow Corning Sealants for Rebirth of Lusaka Iconic Skyscraper
Dow Corning structural glazing sealants, distributed in South Africa by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, were chosen by applicator, Preplan, as prefe...
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Structural Glazing for Cape Town’s Tallest Building Entrusted to DOW CORNING Sealants
Dow Corning structural glazing sealants, supplied by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, are being used in the installation of the facades on the 139m h...
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a.b.e. Trusted Flooring Combo for Windhoek Industrial Warehouse
Flooring products supplied by a.b.e. Construction Chemicals were used for new floors at the Windhoek premises of Industrial Building Supplies (IBS).
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Popular a.b.e. System for New Land Rover Flooring in Durban
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals’ abeflo epoxy self-levelling flooring system was selected for new flooring at the Land Rover dealership workshop in H...
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a.b.e. New Packaging Will Provide the Winning Edge
a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals has introduced new, attention-grabbing packaging on its popular range of products sold at hardware outlets.
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Ultra-Hygienic a.b.e. Flooring System for P.E. Food Producer
Construction Chemicals supplied specialised products for new flooring at the Kraft Foods SA wafer production plant in Port Elizabeth.
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Heavy-Duty a.b.e. Flooring System for Paarl Cold Storage Facility
A heavy-duty mastic flooring system from a.b.e. Construction Chemicals was used to seal flooring at the Cold Harvest cold storage facility in Paarl.
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New Bonding Liquid from a.b.e.®
Synthetic co-polymer abe.bond plasta enhancer is a one-component bonding liquid that substantially improves the non-structural bonding of cement sc...
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a.b.e.® Appoints New G.M.: Operations
Mario Marais has been appointed General Manager: Operations for a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, part of the Chryso Southern Africa Group.
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Strong Market Response to New ‘Green’ Waterproofing Products from a.b.e.®
There has been strong local interest in the 7 new environmentally-friendly waterproofing products launched in SA recently by a.b.e.® Construction C...
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SA Builder (March 2012)
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals’ new waterproofing product, abeproof thermo-shield, was used to waterproof a large roof area of the Sunbel building.
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Waterproofing product the solution for problem balconies
a.b.e.®’s new waterproofing product, duraproof dekflex, has been successfully used for the waterproofing of two balconies in Gordin’s Bay.
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DIY Trade News February 2012
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals’ Cape Town branch recently held a training day on the company’s waterproofing products for Northlink Technical Colleg...
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Durban Silos get Revamp
A Combination of a.b.e. Construction Chemicals' products were used for the concrete repairs of 28 SA Bulk Terminals silos at the Port of Durban.
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a.b.e. Goes Green on Bellville Office Block
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals' new waterproofing product, abeproof thermo-shield, has been used to waterproof a large part of the roof area of the ...