2019

Sika opens third plant in Indonesia

10/12/2019

Media Release
New Plant

Sika has commenced operations at its third plant in Indonesia in a step which saw it align local production capacities with the strong demand for building materials. The new plant is in Bekasi, which is to the east of the capital city Jakarta. Two existing Sika plants were already supplying concrete admixtures and mortar products to the Indonesian construction market.

November

2019

Sika Wins Swiss Technology Award 2019

21/11/2019

Media Release
Innovation

Sika has won the Swiss Technology Award 2019 in the "Innovation Leaders" category. It received the award for its new, high-performance adhesive technology used in lightweight construction in the field of transportation. The prize was awarded on November 21, at the Swiss Innovation Forum in Basel in the presence of 1,000 decision-makers in business, politics, science and the media.

November

2019

Sika Acquires Leading Manufacturer of Construction Materials in Romania

25/11/2019

Media Release
Acquisition

Sika has agreed to acquire Adeplast SA, a major manufacturer of mortars and thermal insulation solutions in Romania. The acquisition will significantly strengthen Sika’s position in the local construction chemicals market and extend its manufacturing footprint. Adeplast generates sales of CHF 120 million with a workforce of 460 employees. The transaction is subject to clearance by anti-trust authorities.

November

2019

Sika Opens Mortar Plant in Ethiopia

14/11/2019

Media Release
New Plant

Sika is starting the operations of a new mortar plant at its existing site in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, thus expanding its portfolio of locally manufactured products. After building a production facility for concrete admixtures in 2016, this is a further step in extending the presence in the promising Ethiopian construction market.

July

2019

Sika on Track for Record Results - Strong Growth in Sales and EBIT in the First Half Year

25/07/2019

Media Release
Financial

▪ Sales growth of 9.6% in local currencies to CHF 3,732.4 million (+7.6% in CHF)
▪ Growth in all regions
▪ Higher gross result – EBIT increase of 8.3%
▪ Conclusion of Parex acquisition provides boost to growth, takeover of King Packaged Materials in Canada and Belineco in Belarus
▪ Opening of three new factories
▪ Outlook: sales of over CHF 8 billion and double-digit EBIT growth for 2019

June

2019

Sika Partners with Top Architecture Firm to Showcase Innovations in 3D Concrete Printing

12/06/2019

Media Release
3D Concrete Printing

Sika is partnering with the renowned architects firm, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), to showcase its latest 3D concrete printing capabilities at the “Formgiving” Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark.

September

2019

Sika Commissions New Mortar Factory in Cameroon

03/09/2019

Media Release
New Plant

Sika is further expanding its presence in West Africa and starting operations in a new facility for mortars in Cameroon. Following the foundation of the national subsidiary in 2016 and the opening of a concrete admixture plant in 2017, the company is now investing in a new mortar manufacturing facility. In total, Sika has 22 factories on the high-growth African continent. The current business year has already seen investments in new facilities in Egypt and Senegal.

July

2019

Sika Expands Mortar Plant in Serbia

23/07/2019

Media Release
New Plant

Sika is expanding its production capacities in Southeast Europe by bringing a further mortar facility as well as a warehouse for raw materials and end-products on stream at its Simanovci site in Serbia. The plant, which is located near Belgrade, has been continuously expanded in recent years to keep pace with the dynamic development experienced by the region’s construction sector and strong Sika growth.

January

2019

2018 Sales Exceed CHF 7 Billion for the First Time - Strong Growth of 13.7%

08/01/2019

Media Release
Financial

▪ Sales growth of 13.7% in local currencies to CHF 7.09 billion in 2018
▪ Strong growth in all regions
▪ Continued investment in supply chain expansion with opening of 11 factories, 1 national subsidiary, and 4 acquisitions
▪ Outlook 2019: in line with the strategic targets, sales growth of 6-8% and over-proportional profit increase are expected

January

2019

Sika AG Announces the Launch of an Offering of up to CHF 1,300 Million Subordinated Mandatory Convertible Notes Due 2022

22/01/2019

Media Release
Financial

Sika AG ("Sika") announces the launch of an offering (the "Offering") of up to CHF 1,300 million subordinated mandatory convertible notes due 2022 (the "Notes"). Sika intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund the recently announced acquisition of Parex and for general corporate purposes.

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Sika opens third plant in Indonesia

Sika Wins Swiss Technology Award 2019

Sika Acquires Leading Manufacturer of Construction Materials in Romania

Sika Opens Mortar Plant in Ethiopia

Sika on Track for Record Results - Strong Growth in Sales and EBIT in the First Half Year

Sika Partners with Top Architecture Firm to Showcase Innovations in 3D Concrete Printing

Sika Commissions New Mortar Factory in Cameroon

Sika Expands Mortar Plant in Serbia

2018 Sales Exceed CHF 7 Billion for the First Time - Strong Growth of 13.7%

Sika AG Announces the Launch of an Offering of up to CHF 1,300 Million Subordinated Mandatory Convertible Notes Due 2022

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Sika opens third plant in Indonesia

Sika Wins Swiss Technology Award 2019

Sika Acquires Leading Manufacturer of Construction Materials in Romania

Sika Opens Mortar Plant in Ethiopia

Sika on Track for Record Results - Strong Growth in Sales and EBIT in the First Half Year

Sika Partners with Top Architecture Firm to Showcase Innovations in 3D Concrete Printing

Sika Commissions New Mortar Factory in Cameroon

Sika Expands Mortar Plant in Serbia

2018 Sales Exceed CHF 7 Billion for the First Time - Strong Growth of 13.7%

Sika AG Announces the Launch of an Offering of up to CHF 1,300 Million Subordinated Mandatory Convertible Notes Due 2022