Saint-Gobain cut the ribbon this week on a new Chryso construction chemicals plant and distribution center in Charlestown, Indiana, marking the completion of an almost $8 million investment in the region. The facility, which broke ground in February, is Saint-Gobain's new Chryso plant in the region.
According to News and Tribune, a new Chryso plant opened in Charlestown.
Chryso's Product Portfolio
Chryso describes its concrete and cement additives as products that improve the performance, resiliency, and sustainability of concrete and cement. The company says its fiber products are designed to enhance the structural integrity and durability of concrete.
Chryso's own product materials go further into the fiber side of the business: the company states that its synthetic fibers play a crucial role in enhancing the performance and durability of concrete structures, according to Chryso. The company markets its Adfil Strux macro synthetic fibers as providing post-crack control, positioning them as an alternative to welded-wire reinforcement systems. Chryso adds that its Adfil Strux 3000 Series delivers a 189 percent increase in treated concrete per cubic yard per pallet compared with traditional bagged fibers.
Part of a Larger Corporate Push
Chryso North America operates as part of the Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals Business Unit. Chryso describes its broader admixture lineup as improving customers' concrete performance, workability, aesthetics, production, and sustainability.
Saint-Gobain acquired GCP assets in 2021.
Another Addition to River Ridge
The Chryso facility sits within River Ridge Commerce Center, a 6,000-acre business and office park, according to The Courier Journal. The paper also named Meta as a River Ridge company.
River Ridge has also seen major manufacturing announcements this year beyond Chryso. CS PowerTech opened a solar-cell manufacturing facility at the park in July, a project the company says represents a nearly $1 billion local investment expected to support 1,200 jobs in Southern Indiana, with the facility projected to produce 6 GWp annually at full capacity. Separately, CTDI has announced plans for a third River Ridge facility in Charlestown, a roughly $44 million project anticipated to bring 400 new jobs to Southern Indiana on top of the roughly 1,600 jobs already supported by the company's two existing facilities there, per the earlier News and Tribune report.
