History of Alchimica
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1978
During the global oil crisis that lead to a fivefold increase of petroleum products prices, C.Christos Krimizis–Tsatsoulis, a chemical engineer, has his first business idea: to take used solvents discarded by factories, distill them and offer them clean back to the market
1982
Alchimica is founded in an old rice mill located in Athens. Mr. Krimizis creates HYGRODESMO, an acrylic based waterproofing product that is easy to apply. Although the idea is relatively new, even for European standards at the time, the competition responds and quickly begins to develop similar products. With this industrial disruption, Mr. Krimizis recognises the need to create an unique and innovative product with unparalleled properties, so that his newfound company may succeed the growing competition.
1983
After a significant number of laboratory trials, using a small reactor Mr. Krimizis invents and starts to produce HYPERDESMO®, a revolutionary polyurethane-based waterproofing system, which was soon to become the market leader and to introduce an innovative approach to the waterproofing industry.
1985
ALCHIMICA invests in modern laboratories and production facilities and teams up with dynamic and creative scientists.
1991
Based on the technological superiority of HYPERDESMO® and its overwhelming advantages which, by now are already being recognized by the European construction materials market’s most innovative and demanding players, ALCHIMICA broadens its horizons towards its natural ecosystem – to build their reputation on an international level.
1995
Recognizing and understanding the need for high quality alternatives in the international construction industry, ALCHIMICA enriches its range with new innovative polyurethane systems for the sealing and flooring sectors under the brand name HYPERSEAL & HYPERFLOOR.
2000
ALCHIMICA invests in new facilities and creates its second production unit in Avlida, Greece. Equipped with custom made cutting-edge high precision reactors, ALCHIMICA’s new production unit has an increased productive output of 25,000 tons per year leveraging its potential to respond to the increasing international demand of its products.
2004
ALCHIMICA develops an innovative technology of combining polyurethane with bitumen in order to produce waterproofing products. HYPERDESMO®-PB-2K becomes the first product of its kind to achieve a CE certification for an expected working life of at least 25 years.
2006
15 years on from its first export shipment, ALCHIMICA breaks the barrier of 1000 customers in more than 50 countries around the world and boasts a truly global distribution network.
2011
Continuing its unmatched legacy in innovation, ALCHIMICA’s Research and Development center creates the new water-borne polyurethane product line, AQUASMART®. The AQUASMART®-PU-2K system becomes the world’s first water-borne system to achieve a CE certification for an expected working life of at least 25 years.
2014
ALCHIMICA pioneers once again by introducing to the global market HYPERDESMO®-HAA, based on “Humidity Activated Accelerator” innovative technology. With that ALCHIMICA INDIA is also established.
2019
ALCHIMICA India achieves waterproofing & protection of Indian Buildings & Infrastructure with HYPERDESMO, AQUASMART, HYPERSEAL & HYPERFLOOR range of products for more than 500,000 Square Meters.