Sika Group

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. In the first half of 2019, more than 24,000 employees generated sales of CHF 3.7 billion. For the fiscal year 2019, Sika expects sales to exceed CHF 8 billion.

Protecting extends the durability of load-bearing structures and preserves the substance of new and renovated objects. Sika solutions guarantee sustained protection against climatic conditions, chemical influence, pollution and fire for concrete and steel structures.

In fixed and moving objects, damping reduces vibrations of all wavelengths, resulting in fewer reverberations and noise emissions in load-bearing structures and cavities. Noise in vehicle interiors, for example – whether in a car, a bus or a cruise ship – is silenced, and comfort increases significantly.

Reinforcing bolsters the carrying capacity of statically or dynamically stressed load-bearing structures in a targeted manner, from lightweight window frames to crash-resistant automotive bodies to imposing concrete bridges. Solutions for reinforcing fortify existing and optimize new load-bearing structures.

Bonding joins different materials permanently, elastically and securely. Vehicles, windows, and even concrete elements of several tons for bridges are bonded using new processes. Sika bonding technologies increase the safety of end products and enable greater freedom of design. These applications also optimize the manufacturing process by reducing cycle times.

Sealing minimizes the flow of gases and liquids between cavities and interstices as well as the dissemination and transfer of heat or cold. Immense flat roofs, complicated tunnel constructions, easily damageable water reservoirs and sophisticated façades are durably impervious to wind and rain, resistant to temperature, age and vibration. The functionality and comfort of rooms within are thereby enhanced.

From Then to Now - Our History

Kaspar Winkler founded his business in 1910. His first inventions were agents to protect and clean granite (Conservado, Purigo) and a mortar waterproofing agent called Sika. From difficult beginnings, to an economic boom, a broader product range and continuous fast growth, Sika has a remarkable history.

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Sika - A Global Leader with Values and Principles

The Sika Spirit is a synonym of the strong set of values and principles which makes up the DNA of the company. Five management principles express the corporate culture and are the foundation of future success.

Sika Brand

The Sika Brand stands for quality, innovation, and service. Branding lends products a distinct identity and associates them with a specific set of values. This fact was recognized early in Sika’s history by founder Kaspar Winkler, who coined the company’s name and designed its logo.

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Sustainability: social and environment

Offering better sustainability and bright future for the next generations, is what Sika is striving for.

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