Charan Group of companies operates within the East African region, that offers a comprehensive service to professionals in the construction industry, a combination of customer specific products and project-oriented application advice. They have branches in Kenya (Charan Lakes Ltd Kenya), Uganda (LAKES C.S. LTD Uganda) and Tanzania (Charan C.S. Ltd TZ).
The company specializes in the supply and application of construction chemicals from BASF-CC and other partners. The firm notably possesses a highly competent professional team, which is thoroughly polished to carry out all requirements in Application. All projects are handled strictly on set out time schedules as agreed with the clients.
Charan Lakes represents global players including BASF-Master Builder, Mapei SpA, Sika, Fosroc Low & Bonar for geogrids and geotextiles amongst many other suppliers of construction materials. Mapei SpA, Sika, Fosroc and BASF Construction Chemicals are the leading suppliers of chemicals, systems and formulations for the construction industry.
They develop, produce and market intelligent solutions utilizing cutting edge technology that make construction projects financially viable, efficient and environmentally compatible. Through them Charan Lakes offer sound technical advice to assist clients, consultants, architects and contractors from specification support stage at design phase right through to on – site support during material use.
Charan’s market segments include;
Industrial and Commercial Flooring
- Waterproofing
- Protective Coatings (Anti-Corrosion or chemical attack)
- Concrete Admixtures
- Concrete repairs
- Pre and Post Construction Termite Control
- Precision Grouts
- Sealants
- Adhesives & Bonding Agents
- Geosynthetics and Geo-Membranes
Charan Lakes Ltd, also offer flat roof water proofing using APP modified bitumen roofing systems commonly known as Torch on Membranes. Their waterproofing systems are designed to stop water ingress through surfaces in order to prevent damage to occupied spaces and to equipment located below.
Their APP Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems are asphalt based and constructed of a tough non-woven reinforced polyester mat strengthened with select glass fiber strands treated with Atactic Polypropylene (APP) polymers to impart “plastic” type qualities and offer excellent waterproofing qualities.
When it comes to admixtures, the company’s production efficiency method allows them to recreate the complex production process in a laboratory and analyze it systematically without slowing down production. This evaluation method combined with our experience enables us to offer admixtures which optimize the concrete mix – our RheoFIT® products are engineered for the specific needs of the manufactured concrete products industry.
Charan uses a Zero Energy System which revolutionizes manufacturing process where concrete flows and compacts automatically – without vibration and without segregation. In addition, the accelerated curing process makes steam treatment unnecessary. This reduces energy consumption and equipment requirements while increasing productivity and improving work safety.
The group of companies have successfully undertaken numerous projects of varying sizes and requirements. They include; Providing flooring systems for Quality Chemicals Ltd – Luzira, Tororo Thermal Power plant Isimba and Karuma Dams in Uganda, Shell Lubricants Plant, Nature Kenya Ltd in Kenya for industrial floors, Kariminu Dam for admixtures, Concrete ad mixtures systems for MOTA -Engil etc. The achievements made can be credited to having a competent application team armed with the necessary tools and equipment.