Kryton International Inc.

What Kryton International Inc. does

Kryton International Inc., founded in 1973 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, develops and manufactures crystalline waterproofing and durability admixtures for concrete. Its proprietary Krystol technology is a hydrophilic crystalline chemistry that reacts with moisture and unhydrated cement particles to form insoluble needle-shaped crystals filling capillary pores and micro-cracks, providing permanent waterproofing for the life of the concrete — distinguishing it from surface membrane systems that degrade over time. The product portfolio spans four categories: waterproofing and durability admixtures (KIM, KMA, Hard-Cem, Con-Fume), surface-applied treatments (Krystol T1, Krystol Broadcast, Hydrostop Sealer), construction joint systems (Krystol Waterstop System with Grout, Treatment, Krytonite Swelling Waterstop, Crack Inducing Waterstop), and concrete repair products (Krystol Leak Repair System, Repair Grout). All offerings are consolidated under the Smart Concrete brand platform.

The business model is primarily product sales through a 100%-distributor go-to-market: Kryton sells to authorized distributors (some relationships exceeding 15 years) who resell to ready-mix concrete producers, contractors, and specifiers in their territories, supported by 10 regional offices across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Geographic Market Exclusivity is granted to protect distributor investments. Kryton supplements product revenue with technical documentation, AIA-accredited training, ROI tools, and long-duration warranties (25 years on KIM, 20 years on Hard-Cem, 10-year Krystol Assurance Program), creating specification-driven pull from architects, engineers, and concrete producers across the Buildings, Industrial, and Infrastructure verticals.

The company serves a diversified enterprise customer base including Marina Bay Sands, 30 Hudson Yards, Whitney Museum, TELUS Garden, CityCenter Las Vegas, NYU Langone Medical Center, Woolworths Distribution Centers, Kimberly-Clark, and New Afton Mine. Certifications include NSF/ANSI 61 (potable water), BBA, CE, KIWA, and ACI 212.3R PRAH compliance. Kryton is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and a limited disclosure footprint — Revenue figures are not publicly available and the parent-company headcount is in the 11-50 employee range, with President & CEO Kari Yuers as the named executive.

Name

Kryton International Inc.

Legal name

Kryton International Inc.

Website

https://kryton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kryton International Inc., founded 1973 in Vancouver, manufactures proprietary crystalline waterproofing and durability admixtures (KIM, Hard-Cem, Con-Fume) for the concrete industry, sold globally through authorized distributors to Buildings, Industrial, and Infrastructure customers including ready-mix producers, contractors, architects, and engineers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Waterproofing & Durability Admixtures

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Chemicals (Additives, Admixtures & Grouts) (IMAEABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Repair, Sealing & Waterproofing (Coatings/Membranes) (IMAIAKAK), Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG)

Keywords

• Crystalline waterproofing admixtures
• Concrete durability additives
• Integral hardening admixtures
• Construction joint waterproofing
• Concrete repair products

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Concrete Waterproofing Admixtures: Sale of crystalline waterproofing admixtures including Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM), Krystol Mortar Admixture (KMA), and related products to ready-mix producers, contractors, and specifiers. Products are mixed into concrete at batching plants or applied during construction.
2. Concrete Durability Admixtures: Sale of Hard-Cem integral hardening admixture for abrasion and erosion resistance. Revenue generated from product sales to ready-mix producers and contractors for high-traffic and industrial applications.
3. Surface Applied Products: Sale of surface-applied crystalline waterproofing products including Krystol T1, Krystol Broadcast, and Hydrostop Sealer. Post-applied solutions for new or existing concrete structures.
4. Construction Joint Waterproofing Systems: Sale of waterstop systems and related products for waterproofing construction joints, penetrations, tie holes, and control joints. Includes Krystol Waterstop Grout, Krystol Waterstop Treatment, Krytonite Swelling Waterstop, and Crack Inducing Waterstop.
5. Concrete Repair Products: Sale of Krystol Leak Repair System and Krystol Repair Grout for permanent repair of leaking cracks, holes, and joints in existing concrete structures.
6. Distributor Relationships: Kryton operates through authorized distributors globally. Distributors purchase products and resell to end customers in their territories. Company provides training, technical support, and marketing materials to support distributor network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kryton develops, manufactures, and markets a range of crystalline admixtures, surface-applied treatments, construction joint systems, and repair products that waterproof, protect, and extend the service life of concrete structures. Its products are based on proprietary Krystol crystalline chemistry that reacts with moisture inside concrete to form insoluble crystals, providing permanent waterproofing, abrasion/erosion resistance, and self-sealing performance. Products are sold through authorized distributors for use by ready-mix producers, contractors, engineers, and developers on commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects worldwide.

Product overview

Kryton International Inc. offers a comprehensive portfolio of crystalline concrete waterproofing and durability products organized under the Smart Concrete brand platform. The core offering centers on Krystol technology-based solutions that provide permanent waterproofing through chemical reactions with moisture in concrete. The product line spans four main categories: (1) Waterproofing and Durability Admixtures including Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) as the flagship crystalline admixture, Hard-Cem for abrasion/erosion resistance, Con-Fume silica fume supplement, and Krystol Mortar Admixture; (2) Surface Applied Products including Krystol T1, Krystol Broadcast, and Hydrostop Sealer; (3) Construction Joint Systems including the Krystol Waterstop System platform combining Grout, Treatment, Krytonite Swelling Waterstop, and Crack Inducing Waterstop; and (4) Concrete Repair solutions including the Krystol Leak Repair System and Repair Grout. All products leverage Kryton's proprietary crystalline technology that forms insoluble needle-shaped crystals within concrete pores to provide permanent, self-sealing waterproofing protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart Concrete®: Concrete engineered to sense, respond to, and dynamically improve durability and performance through crystalline waterproofing and integral hardening technologies
• Krystol®
• Krystol Assurance Program™ (KAP)
• Hard-Cem®

Products and services

• Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) Hydrophilic crystalline admixture added to concrete at the batching plant that reacts with moisture to form insoluble needle-shaped crystals, permanently filling capillary pores and micro-cracks to block water and waterborne contaminants. Sold through authorized distributors for use by ready-mix producers, contractors, and specifiers on foundations, below-grade structures, water containment, and marine environments.
• Hard-Cem Integral abrasion and erosion resistance admixture using a unique metal-mineral microstructure dosed at the batching plant; fortifies cement paste to more than double concrete wear life and eliminate the need for conventional surface-applied hardeners. Targeted at industrial floors, warehouses, mining, and manufacturing facilities subject to heavy forklift and equipment traffic.
• Con-Fume Silica-fume-based supplementary cementitious material (SCM) that reacts with Portland cement hydration products to form calcium silicate hydrate gel, enhancing strength and durability while reducing cement content. Used as a high-performance SCM in demanding concrete mixes.
• Krystol Mortar Admixture (KMA) Original hydrophilic crystalline admixture for masonry mortar and concrete masonry units; forms crystals that fill capillary pores and micro-cracks to deliver permanently waterproof mortar and CMU construction.
• Krystol T1 Concrete Waterproofing Surface-applied crystalline slurry treatment that transforms new or existing concrete into a permanent waterproofing barrier, applicable to either the positive (wet) or negative (dry) side of water pressure. Used to retrofit and upgrade existing concrete structures.
• Krystol Broadcast Dry-shake crystalline waterproofing treatment troweled into concrete during final finishing to become an integral part of the slab; replaces conventional membrane waterproofing systems on horizontal concrete surfaces.
• Hydrostop Sealer High-performance penetrating water-repellent sealer containing silane and siloxane compounds that chemically react with silicates to form an insoluble water-repellent barrier on concrete and masonry surfaces.
• Krystol Waterstop System Comprehensive construction-joint waterproofing system combining Krystol Waterstop Grout, Krystol Waterstop Treatment, Krytonite Swelling Waterstop, and Crack Inducing Waterstop into a multi-layered defense against water ingress at construction joints, penetrations, tie holes, and control joints.
• Krystol Waterstop Treatment Cementitious crystalline slurry applied to horizontal and vertical construction joints to provide additional waterproofing protection and protect rebar from corrosion.
• Krystol Repair Grout Crystalline concrete waterproofing product that stops active water flow and permanently repairs leaking cracks, holes, and joints, using fiber technology and shrinkage-controlling additives.
• Krystol Leak Repair System Comprehensive repair and waterproofing system that combines Krystol Repair Grout and Krystol T1 to permanently repair leaks and cracks from the positive or negative side of water pressure in existing concrete structures.
• Smart Concrete Branded product platform of concrete engineered with Krystol technology to sense, respond to, and dynamically improve durability and performance; allows concrete to self-seal cracks, resist water penetration, and resist abrasion/erosion as hydrostatic conditions change.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces concrete permeability by 80% or more
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Authorized Distributors (BUE Enterprise)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBUE Enterprise has been an authorized Kryton distributor since 2008. According to a testimonial, the partnership has resulted in profits growing by 35% per year over the last 3 years, with the Kryton System instrumental in securing long-term profitability and security.
• Authorized Distributors (TA Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTA Group has been an authorized Kryton distributor since 2004. Their 'crack-free' reputation has resulted in growing their business by around 30%. They were doing good in the past but are doing better with Kryton.
• Authorized Distributors (Dry Concrete LLC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDry Concrete LLC is the Master Distribution Partner for Kryton Products in the North Eastern United States. As an authorized distributor since 2004, they report that Kryton's sales and technical support has helped their business grow by remaining supportive and flexible.
• Ready-Mix Concrete ProducerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReady-mix producers incorporate Kryton admixtures (KIM, Hard-Cem, Con-Fume) into their concrete mixes. This allows them to capture margins on waterproofing and hardening that would otherwise go to application contractors.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Penetron International: Penetron is the closest direct competitor — a global crystalline waterproofing admixture maker offering Penetron Admix, surface-applied treatments, and repair systems with comparable chemistry and warranty claims, targeting the same ready-mix producers and contractors as Kryton.
• Xypex Chemical Corporation: Xypex is a direct rival in crystalline concrete waterproofing admixtures and surface-applied treatments, with a similar product architecture (Xypex Admix, Concentrate, Modified, Patch'n Plug) and global distributor model competing head-to-head for the same construction joint and below-grade waterproofing specifications.

Broad incumbents

• GCP Applied Technologies (Saint-Gobain): GCP (now part of Saint-Gobain) supplies concrete admixtures (including permeability-reducing products under the Eclipse/Advantage lines) and waterproofing systems, competing with Kryton in ready-mix and below-grade waterproofing markets at a much larger scale.
• Sika AG: Sika is a global construction-chemicals incumbent offering concrete admixtures, waterproofing membranes, joint sealants, and repair mortars through a large direct and distributor salesforce; its Sikaplan/Sika Watertight Concrete systems overlap directly with Kryton's KIM and surface-applied portfolios in commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Mapei Corporation: Mapei is a major specialty construction-chemicals manufacturer offering concrete admixtures, waterproofing systems (Mapelastic, Idrocrete), and repair products, targeting the same buildings and infrastructure segments with a broad portfolio and established specification relationships.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's Master Builders Solutions offers waterproofing admixtures (e.g., Masterseal, Rheomac), repair mortars, and durability-enhancing chemistry at massive global scale, competing with Kryton on large ready-mix and infrastructure specifications where incumbents can bundle multiple products.
• Tremco / RPM International: Tremco (within RPM's Building Solutions group) provides commercial waterproofing, joint sealants, and concrete repair systems across roofing and below-grade applications, overlapping with Kryton's waterstop and repair product offerings in commercial real estate.

Emerging players

• Euclid Chemical: Euclid Chemical is a specialty manufacturer of concrete admixtures, repair materials, and waterproofing products serving ready-mix producers and contractors — a smaller-scale, niche-focused competitor comparable to Kryton in product scope but with more limited brand recognition outside North America.

Others

• Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. Cemex is a global cement and ready-mix concrete producer that supplies concrete producers (a key channel partner for Kryton's admixtures); its scale and proprietary concrete formulations make it both an indirect downstream customer and a potential adjacent competitor in high-performance concrete mixes.
• LafargeHolcim (Holcim Group): Holcim is a global cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete major; it is a key downstream channel for crystalline admixtures and a potential bundling competitor in durable, low-carbon concrete systems targeted at the same infrastructure and commercial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KrytonIntl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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