Target Markets

Sika has developed a full range of admixtures and additives for concrete, cement, and mortar production. These products improve specific properties of fresh or hardened concrete, such as workability, watertightness, durability, load-bearing capacity, and strength development. There is a growing need for admixtures and additives as the demand for high-performing concrete and mortar rises, particularly in urban areas and infrastructure projects. A key reason for this increased demand is that Sika’s additives and admixtures enable the use of alternative materials, such as processed sand and supplementary cementitious materials, which reduces the reliance on clinker and natural sand. This creates a more sustainable concrete, and significantly reduces CO₂ emissions in the construction industry. Moreover, Sika offers interconnected digital tools that enhance efficiency and productivity across the entire value chain of concrete – from raw material sourcing and mixing to delivery, placement, service life, and recycling.

Sika’s world-leading waterproofing solutions cover all technologies for below and above ground, such as flexible membrane systems, liquid-applied membranes, joint waterproofing systems, waterproofing mortars, and injection resins. Key market segments include commercial and residential basements, tunnels, bridges, and all types of water-retaining structures, such as reservoirs and storage tanks. Urbanization demands basement and tunnel waterproofing systems that can go deeper and faster, while unskilled labor is a strain on many job sites worldwide. SikaProof® fully bonded polymeric membranes provide the unique answer to this megatrend and contribute substantially to the durability and sustainability of the building. By launching waterproofing mortars with a reduced cement content, Sika is constantly developing new solutions with higher performance and sustainability.

Sika provides a full range of flat roofing systems, including both flexible sheet and liquid-applied membranes. Recognized as a leading brand in the roofing industry, Sika boasts a long-standing history in single-ply membranes. Sika Sarnafil® roofing systems celebrate more than 60 years of excellence. They are renowned for their reliability, sustainability, and durability. The demand in this segment is constantly driven by the need for environmentally friendly, energy-saving solutions, such as green roof systems, solar or cool roofs, which help reduce CO₂ emissions. Leading bitumen technologies are offered in markets where this is a predominant material of choice. Liquid-applied membranes allow for roof renovations to be carried out without noise, dust, vibrations, or interrupting operations inside the building. While refurbishment projects account for a large part of the demand in mature markets, emerging markets are progressively adopting higher quality roofing solutions for new construction projects. Sika’s roofing system caters to both markets, providing vapor control layers, adhesives, insulation, fixation, roof drainage, and accessories. Moreover, digitalization enhances Sika’s overall portfolio. The company has developed an advanced system for efficient leak monitoring and detection.

Sika is a global leader in building finishing and offers one of the most comprehensive sets of solutions. This includes tile adhesives and grouts, systems for under-tile waterproofing, sound reduction, renders, decorative finishes (for both exterior and interior walls), and exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS) for facades. Building finishing encompasses ceramic tiles and natural stone installation, facade protection, and decoration systems, as well as interior wall finishing for residential and commercial buildings. Global trends such as urbanization and the strong demand for home improvement are fueling market growth. The shift towards energy-efficient buildings with lower carbon footprints further accelerates the demand for Sika’s facade systems. Building finishing reinforces Sika’s portfolio of technologies, covering all aspects of the building envelope, from basements to roofs.

Sika products are essential for several industries spanning automobile and commercial vehicle assembly, industrial lamination, renewable energy, home appliances, and advanced resins. Sika is a global leader in innovative technologies for elastic bonding, structural adhesives, sealants, and advanced material solutions, such as reinforcing, acoustic applications, and resins for composites and castings. As a strategic partner to leading industrial manufacturers, Sika is driving the future of vehicle design and production by enhancing performance, durability, and efficiency. In the automotive sector, Sika is continually moving forward by addressing the key challenges of lighter, safer, and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Our solutions enable manufacturers to create better vehicles, with fast-processing materials that enhance automation and boost productivity.

Sika offers a wide range of high-performance and durable sealants, adhesives, spray foams, and tapes for commercial, industrial, and residential construction as well as infrastructure projects. These products are used in various applications, such as the sealing of movement joints between facade elements to weatherproof buildings. The bonding of wood floors reduces noise. Other sealants protect the ground from kerosene in airport aprons and provide effective fire protection. Urbanization is the megatrend underpinning demand in this market. Demand is being fueled by an increasing focus on energy efficiency, retention, and sustainable energy generation as well as a healthy living environment. There is a growing need for construction sealants and adhesives that speed up work, reduce labor, replace mechanical fasteners such as nails and screws, allow applications in less than perfect conditions, and have a wide range of compatibility with other building components.

Sika’s flooring solutions are based on synthetic resin and cementitious systems, catering to a variety of industrial and commercial settings. These include pharmaceutical and food production plants, educational and healthcare facilities, parking areas, and private residences. Each of these market segments has unique requirements in terms of mechanical properties, safety regulations, electrostatic conductivity, and resistance to chemicals or fire. Current trends in the flooring industry are shaped by an increasing number of safety and environmental regulations, as well as customized technical requirements. The surge in renovation and conversion projects has heightened the need for efficient solutions for existing structures. Sika is a global leader in the development of fast-curing systems in various market segments. The company’s extensive portfolio includes low-emission, durable, low-maintenance, easy-to-apply flooring solutions which can be adapted to customer needs.

This target market includes Sika’s solutions for repairing, reinforcing, and protecting concrete structures. The portfolio includes repair mortars, high-strength grouts, chemical anchors, structural adhesives, protective coatings, corrosion control solutions, and structural strengthening systems. In developed markets and increasingly in developing countries, there is a significant number of structures that require refurbishment. Sika’s engineered refurbishment systems are designed to extend the lifespan of these structures, while preserving their embodied CO₂. This is typically a more sustainable path than demolition and reconstruction. Sika’s offerings support the entire life cycle of buildings and infrastructure, as well as relevant design and calculation software for structural engineers. There is growing demand for refurbishment, driven by large infrastructure projects in the transportation, water management, and energy sectors.