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Trophy 2024 Award for Packaging Excellence
  • Sustainability
  • Innovation

Worldstar Packaging Award for Sika

Sika and Muhr & Söhne Win Prestigious Worldstar Packaging Award for Innovative Steel Packaging Solution.
  • Sustainability

EcoVadis Scorecard 2024 - Silver for Sika

Also in 2024, Sika has been awarded a silver medal, achieving a score of 68/100. This score places Sika in the 89th percentile, among the top 11% of companies within the “Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.” industry
Sika Quatar received the Qatar CSR Award 2024
  • Sustainability

Sika Wins Prestigious CSR Award in Construction Sector

Sika has been honored with the Qatar Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award in the Construction Sector for its holistic approach to sustainability and outstanding Green Building Initiatives. The award, recognizing the "Best Initiative" in the construction sector, celebrates Sika's unwavering commitment globally and locally in Qatar to ecological integrity, social well-being, and sound governance principles, all while generating value for shareholders. The awarding ceremony took place in the context of the 2nd edition of Qatar CSR Summit which took place from the 30 April to 2 May 2024. This CSR Summit is a significant event that focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Qatar.
  • Innovation

Innovation: Sika again among Top 10 Swiss Companies that filed Patents with the EPO

The European Patent Office (EPO) recently unveiled its 2023 Patent Index, showing a remarkable milestone with 199,275 European patent applications filed last year.
Global Energy Award 2023 Switzerland
  • Sustainability

Sika Won Energy Globe Award 2023 in Brazil and Switzerland

Sika has been honored with the 2023 Energy Globe Award, for its innovative water management program in Brazil and its impactful community engagement efforts in Switzerland. The ceremonies were held on January 22, 2024, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and on January 24, 2024, in Sarnen, Switzerland.
  • Sustainability

Sika obtains "AA" sustainability rating

Sika obtains an "AA" sustainability rating from MSCI ESG Research and is rated as an industry leader in Sustainalytics ESG Rating. Sika is proud of having improved its performance in two of the most important ESG ratings. The advancement is a result of the high focus the company is placing on sustainability, in all its aspects. The strong positioning was also confirmed by the recently announced inclusion in the DJSI Europe for the third consecutive year. Sika will continue driving the positive development in its own operations as well as facilitating the sustainability journey of its customers.
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Sika has qualified as a constituent of the DJSI Europe

Sika has qualified for the third consecutive year as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI Europe).
Sustainable Packaging Challenge Europe 2023
  • Sustainability
  • Innovation
  • R&D

Sika Sustainable Packaging Challenge Europe 2023

On December 1st, 2023, Sika hosted the Sustainable Packaging Challenge Europe, showcasing groundbreaking solutions that align with the company's commitment to sustainability.

Sika and Muhr receive German Packaging Award 2023

The packaging manufacturer Muhr & Söhne GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, and Sika have been awarded the German Packaging Award 2023 for their sustainable concept of the latest generation of tinplate cartridges - MUHR TinKart - for silicones, acrylics and various other adhesives and sealants. The award-winning concept relies on a nearly 100% recyclable tinplate cartridge made from certified recycled steel, which contributes significantly to circularity and CO2 reduction.
  • Sustainability

EcoVadis - Silver for Sika

SIKA AG has been awarded a Silver medal and has successfully achieved the score of 68/100. This score places Sika in the 91st percentile in the “Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c. industry.
  • Sustainability
  • Innovation

Innovative Collaboration Takes a Sustainable Leap in Polyurethane Waste Recycling

Traditionally, the 3-5% of flushing waste generated during color or product changes in Sika's adhesive and sealant production is incinerated. However, driven by the vision of a more sustainable future, Sika challenged universities to develop innovative solutions for recycling uncured polyurethane waste.
  • 2022
  • Sustainability
  • Operations

Sika wins ICRI President's Safety Award

In support of promoting a culture of safety in the concrete repair industry, the ICRI Environment Safety and Health Committee created the Safety Awards to recognize industry safety best practices, celebrating leaders in the industry, and sharing those best practices.
Dr. Peter Biele, CEO, thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH; Klaus Wilmes, Managing Director, Muhr & Söhne GmbH & CO. KG; Daniela Schmiedle, General Manager, Sika Deutschland GmbH; Olaf Hedwig, Global Category Manager, Sika Services AG (from left to right)
  • Sustainability
  • Innovation
  • 2023

Sika Relies on CO2-reduced Packaging Steel

Collaboration and innovative packaging in the name of sustainability and performance.
  • Sustainability

Sika keeps improving performance in the S&P ESG Evaluation

For the third year in a row, Sika achieved a strong sustainability rating in the S&P Global Rating ESG Evaluation, increasing its score from 74 to 75/100. This evaluation reflects S&P Global Ratings' view that Sika embeds sustainability into its processes and products, delivering environmental benefits to customers who are often in hard-to-abate sectors, such as concrete and roofing.

The report reflects that in 2022 Sika committed to set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated targets, covering scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, which is indicative of the company’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint. Moreover, the company's culture fosters an innovative ecosystem where flat hierarchical structures and cross-functional teams are encouraged to develop and execute new concepts.
  • Sustainability
  • News

Sika Wins Best of TISE Innovation Award for Sustainability

SikaBond® T100 was recently awarded the ‘Best of TISE’ Innovation Award for Sustainability/Disruption at The International Surface Event (TISE) 2023 trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
  • Sustainability
  • Innovation

Sika’s sustainability achievements recognized by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices 2022

Sika has qualified for the second consecutive year as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI Europe).
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  • Sustainability
  • Climate
  • 2022
  • Americas

Sika wins the Energy Globe Award 2022

The holistic water management concept of Sika Colombia and its successful implementation have been selected as Energy Globe Winner 2022 in Colombia. On November 9, 2022, the award ceremony took place in Bogotá, Colombia.

ESG - Regulation offers opportunities

Today, companies are confronted with many different ESG regulations around the world. For multinational companies, this has become a significant challenge. ESG compliance therefore requires a rigorous governance structure, sophisticated data measurement and transparent reporting processes. Understanding the impact of ESG regulations on a business model and its underlying strategy provides new opportunities by considering all stakeholder feedback to help improve the corporate ecosystem and society at large.

Sika supports the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)

Sika aims to be a driver of the transformation of the Construction and Manufacturing industry towards Net Zero. That’s why the company supports the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) and joined the growing group of leading corporations that are setting emissions reduction targets in line with what climate science says is necessary. By doing so, Sika recognizes the crucial role companies can play in minimizing the risk climate change poses to the future of our planet.

Sika publishes methodology to calculate its scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG)

The calculation of scope 3 carbon emissions is an evolving topic based on various data sources. Sika is continuously reviewing the calculation methodology to ensure transparency and data robustness. This process helps Sika better understand how it can lower its scope 3 emissions and engage within the organization. Moreover, the identification of material scope 3 categories provides detailed information to drive scope 3 reduction initiatives.
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Sika joins TNFD Forum to tackle nature-related risks

Sika AG is supporting the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and joined the TNFD Forum a global multi-disciplinary consultative group of institutions with over 650 Forum members.

Together for Sustainability (TfS): TfS Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Guideline released now

Sika is member of the “Together for Sustainability” (TfS) initiative which aims to improve sustainability practices within chemical supply chains.
The green roof of the Pakubuwono Rooftop in Jakarta

Sika supports Circular Horizon

Sika sponsors Circular Horizon, an association of over 40 students from various fields spread across Universities in Switzerland. The objective of Circular Horizon is to work on carbon removal technologies to sustainably remove CO2 out of the atmosphere and the oceans. The team competes for the XPRIZE Carbon Removal, initiated by the Musk Foundation, by designing, building, and validating a carbon dioxide removal and sequestration technology to reach a processing capacity of 1000 t/CO2 per year.
The green roof of Northwestern University’s Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center in Chicago

Sika Materiality Analysis 2022: Results now published

To align the business and sustainability strategy with stakeholder expectations Sika regularly processes a materiality analysis. The outcome is a materiality matrix, showing the topics that matter the most to Sika and its stakeholders. The information gained through this process supports decisions about the direction of the business and sustainability management, identifying risks and opportunities. It also allows the integration of sustainability topics into the Sika Growth Strategy, and the selection as well as the prioritization of focus areas for reporting and communication based on stakeholder needs.
Climate Change

Sika strengthens engagement for Together for Sustainability (TfS)

Sika is proud to communicate that Katherine Agapitos, Global Product Sustainability Manager at Sika, has been appointed as Chair of the ‘Together for Sustainability’ (TfS) work stream which aims to develop a global solution for scope 3 GHG emissions Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculation and sharing.
Sika has a portfolio of technologies and products that combines both
  • Sustainability

S&P ESG Evaluation confirms once again Sika's strong sustainability position

For the second year in a row, Sika achieved a strong sustainability rating scoring 74 in the S&P Global Rating ESG Evaluation. This score reflects S&P Global Ratings' view that Sika embeds sustainability into its products, delivering environmental benefits to customers who are often in hard-to-abate sectors. Sika for example enhances its customers' sustainability performance by developing innovative products that require less water or fewer raw materials. The report mentions that the company's culture fosters an innovative ecosystem where flat hierarchical structures and large teams of engineers are encouraged to develop and execute new concepts.
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Sika Everbuild is increasing the sustainability of its packaging

Sika Everbuild is increasing the sustainability of its packaging by using repurposed or recycled plastic across its core product range.

Sika joins World Green Infrastructure Network

Sika is joining the the World Green Infrastructure Network (WGIN) as a new corporate member and will also be part of WGIN’s European Chapter, the group’s advocacy section dedicated to advance the green infrastructure agenda in the European Union.
Sika has a portfolio of technologies and products that combines both
  • Sustainability

Sika now member of DJSI Indices

Sika has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI Europe) as of November 2021, reaching a 85 percentile ranking for its total sustainability score in the chemicals industry.
  • Media Release
  • Capital Markets Day
  • 2021
  • October

Sika Demonstrates Proof of Concept of Concrete Recycling - Strategic Targets for 2023 Confirmed at Capital Markets Day in Zurich

At the Sika Capital Markets Day 2021 being held in Zurich today, CEO Thomas Hasler confirms the strategic targets 2023. Under the motto: "Sika as Enabler for a Sustainable Construction Industry", members of Group Management and Sika experts demonstrate the groundbreaking Sika concrete recycling process at a test facility in Zurich. The new reCO2ver concept can be considered a breakthrough in concrete recycling and has the potential to significantly contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy. Furthermore, Sika demonstrates how to further drive the decarbonization of the construction industry, and how innovations meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Sika Thermoplastic Solutions – First externally verified EPD in China

Sika China successfully published its first externally verified EPD with the Building Research Establishment (BRE) for locally produced high quality Sarnafil® S327-L and G410 L Roofing Membranes. This is a major milestone for supporting specification selling activities in Chinese market.
  • Media Release
  • Sustainability
  • 2021
  • April

Sika Develops Low CO2 Emission Admixture Product Range

Sika reinforces its leading position as an enabler of sustainable construction. In cooperation with leading key players, Sika is working on the development of concrete admixtures implementing the LC3 technology that lowers CO2 emissions, developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne. This new technology aims to facilitate the production of performant and sustainable cement with less clinker.
Sika has a portfolio of technologies and products that combines both

S&P ESG Evaluation confirms Sika's strong sustainability position

Sika scored 74 in the S&P Global Rating ESG Evaluation. This score reflects S&P Global Ratings' view that Sika enables sustainability, delivering environmental benefits to customers. The report mentions Sika’s culture which fosters an innovative ecosystem with flat hierarchical structures. Large teams of engineers are encouraged to develop and execute new concepts.
  • Sustainability

EcoVadis - Silver for Sika

SIKA AG has been awarded a Silver medal and has successfully achieved the score of 68/100. This score places Sika in the 91st percentile in the “Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c. industry.
Sustainable solutions in the megacities
  • Sustainability

Collaboration between WBCSD and Sika to test Circular Transition Indicators (CTI) framework

Sika has intensified the cooperation with the World Business Council of Sustainable Development (WBCSD ) in fostering the circular economy approach and establishing a common understanding of circularity indicators across industries.
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Content Management Award: Silver for Sika

Sika was awarded with the lundquist.trust Silver award for its content management in the domain of corporate communications. The jury evaluates the quality of communication, it focuses specifically on how well companies generate trust amongst their internal and external stakeholders. Together with Nestlé and Roche, Sika performed best in presenting the future of the company, achieving 88% of the section’s score.
  • Sustainability

First Cradle to Cradle Certified™ project for Sarnafil® AT

Sika embarked on its first Cradle to Cradle Certified™ project for Sarnafil® AT. Sika was successful in achieving an overall certification level of Silver for the product. Sarnafil AT® also received scores of Gold for the Material Reutilization and Social Fairness categories.

Sika Vietnam: Community Partnership with Operation Smile

Operation Smile Vietnam has resumed charitable activities with full government approvals and COVID-19 safety standards firmly in place. Medical teams in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been able to perform surgeries to treat children suffering from cleft lip and cleft palate conditions. Operation Smile is also supporting its local hospital partners in 35 countries around the world with donations of medical supplies, protective gear and equipment.
  • Media Release
  • Sustainability
  • February
  • 2020

Sika Joins Initiative "Together for Sustainability"

Sika is pleased to join the ‘Together for Sustainability’ (TfS) initiative as a new member. The organization, founded in 2011, aims to improve sustainability practice within the supply chain of the chemicals industry. Sustainability is a key feature and a central element of Sika’s growth strategy.
Sarnafil from Above

What is Sustainable Architecture? Definitions and Statements

Sustainable architecture means designing and constructing buildings and infrastructure in order to support their positive environmental impact, with the objectives of achieving energy efficiency, durability, favourable effects on health, comfort and safety, and an improved live quality for individuals. This can be achieved through the development and implementation of appropriate technologies.

Sika UAE becomes a member of Emirates Green Building Council

Sika UAE has been successful in its application to become a member of the Emirates Green Bulding Council (Emirates GBC) and is now listed alongside like-minded companies on the Emirates GBC page. This is an exciting step forward for Sika UAE, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability in the built environment.
Latam Giving Day 2024 - Chile

Sika Giving Day 2024 to Support Children’s Villages SOS (CVSOS)

In an unprecedented display of unity and community engagement, Sika teams across Latin America South celebrated its first annual "Giving Day", a significant initiative that brought together employees from six countries for a noble cause. The countries involved - Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, and Paraguay - collectively supported the esteemed non-profit organization, Children’s Villages SOS (CVSOS), known for its commitment to aiding vulnerable children and their families.

Sika's First Sustainable Packaging Challenge - North America 2023

Sika's first Sustainable Packaging Challenge for North America was launched in March 2023 with the goal of working with current and potential suppliers to find innovative sustainable packaging solutions that can help Sika achieve its sustainability goals in the near future. The North American challenge included five different packaging solutions: Corrugated boxes, valve bags, plastic cartridges, plastic buckets, and tinplate buckets.

Sika Sponsors PhD Student Award in Switzerland

Sika supports the Swiss Chemical Society (SCS) and is sponsoring the DPCI PhD Student Award in the area of polymers, colloids, and interfaces within Switzerland.

Sika Partners with Start-Up Saeki Robotics AG, Switzerland

Sika and Saeki Robotics AG, Switzerland, have been cooperating for two years. The cooperation focuses on sustainable solutions for digital manufacturing.

Biomass Balanced Approach for High-Performing Coating Systems

Sika supports its customers with innovative, eco-efficient solutions. In the so-called biomass balance approach, renewable raw materials like bio-based naphtha and biomethane from organic waste are used as raw materials when manufacturing primary chemical products and are fed into the production. The proportion of bio-based raw materials is then arithmetically assigned to certain products according to a certified method. This attribution model is comparable with the principle of green electricity. An independent certification confirms that the initiator of the bio-mass balanced approach has replaced the quantities of fossil resources required for the biomass-balanced product sold with renewable raw materials. In addition, the certification provides the additional benefit of ensuring that sustainably sourced raw materials were used.

Accessing Performance with Thermoplastic Compounds and Additive Manufacturing Technology

To expand its capabilities and facilities for additive manufacturing of thermoplastic systems, Sika has strengthened its partnership with Yizumi Germany, a machine manufacturer that covers all areas of high-pressure prototyping and additive manufacturing.

Sika Strengthens Partnership with Cádiz University

Sika has signed an agreement with the University of Cádiz (UCA) to cooperate in the domains of concrete protection, building facades, and industrial processes. The cooperation results from a successful partnership focusing on innovative techniques for the preservation of concrete structures. Now, the UCA and Sika bundle their knowledge to expand these technologies to further areas of application and to open new market potential.

Sika among the top 10 Swiss companies that filed patents with the EPO in 2022

Measured by the number of new patent applications filed with the European Patent Office (EPO) per million inhabitants, Switzerland is once again the absolute leader with 1,031 applications in 2022. Sweden (482), Denmark (453), the Netherlands (387) and Finland (386) follow far behind.

Sika builds on digital laboratories

Digitalizing R&D means using digital technologies to streamline and optimize research and development processes. It is becoming increasingly important in today's fast-paced and data-driven world. Sika has been digitalizing R&D processes to support and focus on efficiency, collaboration, data analysis, risk management, and innovation.

Modular Green Wall Systems for Sustainable Cities

Together with the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland, Sika started a project for developing a modular green wall system. The project is funded by the Swiss Innovation Agency, Innosuisse.
Swissloop tunneling TBM team with Sika engineer Alejandro

Sika Supports Swissloop Tunneling to Pave the Future of Tunnel Excavation

In today's fast-paced world, we need innovative solutions to tackle some of the most pressing challenges. That's why organizations like Swissloop Tunneling are working hard to create a better world with cutting-edge technology.

How to recover from the raw material crisis?

SikaRapid® 22AU –an example of an innovative approach, increased efficiency and excellent team effort

Sika supports visualization of urban spaces

The first major solo exhibition of renowned architect Ole Scheeren has been opened in Karlsruhe, Germany, and presents a spatial experience of his sculptural architecture in large-scale installations in the museum’s tall atria spaces. Sika did support the exhibition with in-kind sponsoring and has delivered a substantial amount of SikaBlock® M450 and SikaBlock® M700N to facilitate the implementation of the exhibition infrastructure.
Robotic automated production of reinforcement cages by Mesh AG

New 3D Technology Inspires Architects With Creative Possibilities

Sika has made an investment together with PERI – one of the world’s largest manufacturers of formwork and scaffolding – in the Swiss startup Mesh AG, which created the world’s first robot-assisted technology that produces complex reinforced concrete structures without formwork. This investment is yet another example of how Sika is helping to enable automation and digitalization in the construction industry in addition to technology for 3D concrete print and solutions for modular building.

Sika and InnovaConcrete: Innovative Solutions for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Conservation of the 20th Century Concrete-based Cultural Heritage: Innovative Materials, Procedures and Awareness.

Decarbonization

Sika has joined the Association for the Decarbonization of Industry in Zug, Switzerland, founded in June 2022, as a member. The aim of the association is to develop holistic approaches to CO2 reduction in industrial applications. The focus is on improving the economic viability of hydrogen technologies and integrating them into an ecosystem that will holistically and sustainably reduce CO2 emissions in high-temperature industrial processes and logistics with a secure energy supply. In conjunction with new manufacturing processes for hydrogen production, solid, powdered carbon is also being produced, which is to be further developed into a sustainable resource for construction and agriculture.

Sika Sponsors Conference "Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete 2022"

Sika supported as Platinum Sponsor the scientific conference "Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete 2022". With this partnership and the input delivered by the Sika team, the company gave the proof that it is leading the developments in this domain. The conference was hosted by the renowned Technical University of Lausanne (EPFL) and took place from July 5-7, 2022.
The green roof of the Pakubuwono Rooftop in Jakarta

Sika supports Circular Horizon

Sika sponsors Circular Horizon, an association of over 40 students from various fields spread across Universities in Switzerland. The objective of Circular Horizon is to work on carbon removal technologies to sustainably remove CO2 out of the atmosphere and the oceans. The team competes for the XPRIZE Carbon Removal, initiated by the Musk Foundation, by designing, building, and validating a carbon dioxide removal and sequestration technology to reach a processing capacity of 1000 t/CO2 per year.

Using the Future as a Resource

Developing future innovation leaders and embracing key change drivers
Full range of automotive bonding, damping, sealing, and reinforcing solutions

Sika joins Alumobility - an innovative ecosystem for automotive aluminum

Sika has joined Alumobility, a non-profit organization focused on proven innovative solutions to advance the adoption of aluminum automotive body sheet, as new member. Together with experts in a variety of joining techniques for aluminum and other metals, Sika will contribute know-how in bonding, sealing, damping and reinforcing for car body structures and components.
E-Mobility

Technology Outlook 2021: Sika Expertise represents Current Trends

In the fourth Technology Outlook of the Swiss Academy of Technical Sciences SATW, experts assess the potential of 45 promising technologies and application areas with a time horizon of three to five years. The top technologies from an economic point of view are the Internet of Things and Connected Machines, but also new ways of mobility.

Urs Burckhardt appointed as member of renowned science network

Urs Burckhardt is appointed as an individual member of the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW), the most important network of experts for engineering sciences in Switzerland. The membership is awarded to outstanding experts from the fields of education, research, commerce and industry and politics. They are appointed for life.

Pioneering steel bridge repair: Sikadur®-370

Is there a fast way to fix fatigue damaged steel bridges?
Man applying Sika joint sealant

The trend towards sustainability of adhesives and sealants

To comply with the global trend of sustainability Sika is investigating into sustainable options for adhesives and sealants. Sustainable sealants combine reduced environmental impact, durability and a formulation, which complies with the most stringent global VOC (volatile organic compounds) requirements, where the claim is to get the VOC emission reduced to the minimum.

How to harvest wind? Sika Solutions for Wind-Turbine Manufacturing

When thinking of alternative energy sources, solar, water, and wind energies are the most common ones. With wind power being one of the mature and proven subsectors of power generation on the market - there is still significant growth envisioned as wind turbines offer the prospect of cost-efficient generation of electricity and fast return on investment.

How to mimic wood?

Sika innovation to replace teak - The new cool-deck technology of SikaFloor® Marine 595 stands for more comfort and sustainability. Sika developed a polyurethane based floor, which comes with the benefit of being a sustainable product as its resins are bio-sourced. At the same time the solution mimics a teak deck.
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, South Africa: with the technological expertise of Sika, the old grain silos were transformed into a new landmark of Cape Town.

The World Runs Out Of Sand

The world is running out of sand. However, Sika has the solutions to solve this problem in the construction industry. Sand covers much of the earth’s surface, but sand isn’t just sand. In the industrial world, it’s an “aggregate,” a category that includes gravel, crushed stone, and various recycled materials. Natural aggregate is the world’s second most heavily exploited natural resource after water, and for many uses the right kind is scarce or inaccessible.
Applying Sika Sarnafil waterproofing membrane on all roofing areas on Volkswagen Plant in Wrzesnia

Roof Refurbishment with Self-Adhered PVC Membrane

In the Chinese market, there is an increasing demand for flat roof refurbishment. The reason might be the replacement of old PVC roofs or the refurbishment of old metal roofs.
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Sika Introduces New Sikalastic®-701 For Cool Roofs

Sika has launched the new Sikalastic®-701, the latest generation of Polyurethane Liquid Applied Membranes for roofing applications. Sikalastic®-701 has been already presented at various roofing venues and it has been successfully field tested in Spain, Greece, Dubai and Malaysia.

Sika Supports Sustainable Research

Hybrid construction, combining wood with concrete and/or steel, has become a promising opportunity for sustainable architecture.

SikaPower® SmartFlow: Injection Adhesives for Vehicle Body Construction

New lightweight concepts for reducing CO2 emissions from vehicles and the trend toward electric vehicles are two global trends that call for new vehicle designs. The use of aluminum profiles and castings is particularly increasing in these areas. Castings are often used as so called nodes for joining profiles. In particular, the bonding of these components by means of adhesives presents new technical challenges. Sika has now developed a new adhesive solution for this purpose.

New Publication: Technology as Key to Sustainability

With its solutions in the specialty chemicals area, Sika makes an important global contribution to megatrends such as urbanization, e-mobility, and sustainable development. At the same time, the company helps buildings, infrastructure, and vehicles to be more sustainable, i.e. making them longer-lasting and resource-efficient, as well as environmentally-friendly and harmless to human health.
  • Media Release
  • Innovation
  • 2019
  • November

Sika Wins Swiss Technology Award 2019

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.
Sika Smartcore technology

Sika SmartCore Technology

High Performance Toughening Agent: The SmartCore Technology provides exceptional impact resistance designed to withstand dynamic stresses. It allows Sika to formulate SikaPower® two component cold curing epoxies. This bridges the performance gap to one component heat curing epoxy systems traditionally used to bond automotive lightweight structures and the cold curing 2C-epoxy systems used in construction. Markets: Transportation, Wind, General Industry, Agricultural and Construction Vehicles
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Highspeed 3-D Printing

Highspeed 3-D Printing has become reality: Automated technologies such as 3-D printing, extrusion, the use of artificial intelligence and virtual reality will revolutionize the construction industry - in particular 3-D printing technology is considered a driver for a paradigm shift in concrete industrialization.
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Innovation Beyond Traditional Boundaries

Luz Granizo, Core Technology Head Cementitious Systems, and Michael Danzinger, Core Technology Head Concrete Systems, both are working for different kinds of markets and are explaining the Sika approach to generate, steer and develop innovations from a technological and from a market point of view.
Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall, Hamburg

Strong bonds: High-strength solutions for facades

Global Trend: Structural Glazing Facades Ulli Müller, Head of Corporate Marketfield Engineering, and Manuel Friedel, Head of Research and Development of Sika’s Silicone adhesives and sealants, are giving insights into the world of Sika high-strength solutions for facades.
Construction Site

New Fully Bonded Membrane System - from Vision to First Application

Sika is committed to providing reliable watertight solutions for even the most challenging requirements. The vision was to come up with an innovative product that promotes adhesion to fresh concrete without the need for a fleece backing.
Acoustic Test Center Worms

Acoustic Testing

In the Sika Acoustic Test facilities Sika Engineers and application experts perform virtual and physical testing, analyze the results and propose solutions that deliver optimal weight-to-performance ratio for each specific application. The Sika Technology Centers have been designed to support the development, validation, and optimization of sealing, damping, bonding and reinforcing products and solutions.

Liquid Applied Membranes

One proof of Sika's successful strategy is the fact, that resources of acquired companies and brands are used as growth platforms. Two excellent examples are the build up of two Global Technology Centers. Following the acquisition of Liquid Plastics and Incorez in the UK in 2009, Sika has continued to invest in its Preston facilities and into the further development of roof waterproofing and internal floor coatings. Sika's aim is to produce technically advanced and environmentally friendly liquid roofing membranes, positioning Sika as a global leader within this field.
Curing On Demand with Powerflex technology

Curing on Demand: Powerflex Technology

Powerflex is a unique adhesive technology combining advantages of both structural- and elastic adhesives. Powerflex makes the new generation SikaForce® adhesives an effective solution for bonding and assembly of lightweight vehicles, fiberglass boats, metal fabrications and virtually any application that requires a strong, reliable bond.