Fosroc is a British manufacturer of specialised construction chemicals that cater to a range of sectors including

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, industrial,

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. Fosroc has offices and manufacturing locations across

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, the

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and Asia Pacific. They are further represented in other regions around the world through a distributor and licensee network. Fosroc employs around 3,000 employees worldwide. In 2024,

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announced the acquisition of FOSROC to strengthen its global position in construction chemicals. The deal, valued at 11.3x FOSROC’s estimated 2024 EBITDA, is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

Notable projects

Burj Al Arab

Location:

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Al Gurg Fosroc was required to work hand in hand with the contractors and other project consultants to identify the best product combinations that would provide optimal performance in difficult circumstances. The

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is the world's tallest hotel, constructed on a man-made island, surrounded by a seawater environment. Amongst a myriad of construction challenges, careful consideration needed to be given in the selection of concrete admixtures and products to provide waterproofing and pile heads.

References

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