GCP announced it is implementing price increases for concrete admixtures in North America.
To continue providing the exceptional solutions GCP’s customers rely on, at the levels of service they require, it is necessary to increase prices up to 10% for all concrete admixture and fiber products effective January 1, 2022.
“The global supply chain impacts on raw material and freight costs have been unprecedented over the past six months and input costs are not expected to subside in the near term. We have continued to increase our inventory levels to service our customer’s needs, and added freight capacity to ensure timely supply,” comments David H. Campos, GCP’s President of Specialty Construction Chemicals.
“Our focus continues to be the success of our customers, and their end-users and to support quality, sustainable, and economically efficient construction practices. GCP’s regional sales team will contact our customers individually to discuss the specific implications for their business,” Campos concludes.
Concrete admixtures can be used to reduce cement content, permit greater use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), and even increase resistance to the environment to extend the lifespan of structures. Admixtures also have the potential to affect a reduction in the CO2 emissions associated with concrete production. However, the impact of admixtures on sustainability can be complex and involve many variables.
Read "The Impact of Admixtures on Sustainability" for a few examples illustrating how admixtures can be used to reduce the CO2 footprint of concrete.
