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MESH AG is the first company to have developed a procedure for manufacturing complex reinforced concrete structures without formwork. Sika and PERI – the formwork and scaffolding application specialist – teamed up with the ETH spin-off in 2022. The partnership will expand the availability of robot-assisted technology in the market. Ammar Mirjan, CEO of MESH AG, and Carsten Rieger, Corporate Market Development Manager Target Market Concrete at Sika, explained more detail in the following interview.

Concrete is the world’s most frequently used construction material and demand for it will only increase over the coming years. Given this reality, new ideas are needed for the construction industry to meet its net zero targets. With its cement additives and concrete admixtures, Sika already makes a key contribution to CO2 reduction and is carrying out in-depth research into new solutions. In this interview, Evelyne Prat, Core Technology Head Cementitious Technology, explains how the company is driving innovation.

Sika’s research and development activities are designed to generate long-term customer benefits in alignment with net zero emissions targets. But sustainable innovations do not come about by chance – they require unwavering commitment from the whole organization.

The Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney has set new standards in building refurbishment. Through an “upcycling” process, the 1976-vintage skyscraper was completely renovated, and the amount of usable floorspace was doubled. The combined benefits of economy and sustainability are a boon for users and owners alike, as well as for the environment and for society. We interviewed the architect, Aleksander Kongshaug from 3XN, about the underlying concept and the significance of this beacon project.

More than 500,000 passengers use Bangkok’s metro system every day. The Mass Rapid Transit System of Thailand’s capital contains eight lines, and is being expanded on a continuous basis. The eastern branch of the MRT Orange Line will be opened in 2023, connecting the eastern part of Bangkok with the city center. In this new 23-kilometer section, Sika contributed with comprehensive expertise and leading products for the most rigorous tunneling requirements.

Pepperl+Fuchs is a pioneer and innovator in the field of sensors as well as electrical explosion protection. This globally active company has a workforce of around 6,600. One of the company’s operations is located in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city and major economic hub of Vietnam with a population of around 9 million. South of this metropolis, Pepperl+Fuchs has built a new factory with floor coatings from Sika.

In north-west Vietnam, Mong Sen Viaduct overlooks the rice terraces of the beautifully situated town Sa Pa. At 83 meters, the viaduct is Vietnam’s highest bridge. It lies at the foot of Fansipan, the Indochina peninsula’s highest mountain.

The Forestias will create an urban district of the future on the outskirts of Bangkok. This is Thailand's largest newbuild project. It has been designed to promote intergenerational living in harmony with nature.

Interview with Mike Campion, Regional Manager Asia/Pacific.