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One Year of Teamwork and Collaboration

It has only been a year since we completed our MBCC acquisition, and we celebrated Day One in over 60 MBCC countries that joined Sika! Since then, there have been many great achievements.

"Every employee contributes to the leadership culture"

“People & Culture” is a key pillar of the new Sika strategy. Raffaella Marzi, Head Human Resources, Legal & Compliance, explains why the Sika Spirit is so important to the company, how Sika empowers employees, and why the company emphasizes effective leadership.
Water drops on the leaves

Sika Solutions – Essential for a Safe Water Life Cycle

Clean water is an absolute necessity for the existence and prosperity of our world today. For decades, Sika has built a reputation as the leading expert in waterproofing, safeguarding water resources, and strengthening infrastructure resilience.

Abundant opportunities in India

Large infrastructure projects and huge potential in the retail business present abundant opportunities for the combined forces of Sika and MBCC.

Leading Sika’s technological advancements in Japan

In Japan, “One Sika” means coming together. Sika and MBCC are collaborating to ensure sustainability, resilience, and renewal in a mature marketplace.

Collaboration as the key to success

Every year, Sika brings some 1,000 new solutions onto the market. More than 1,700 employees work in Research & Development on new technologies and products that impress from both a performance and a sustainability perspective. In this interview, Patricia Heidtman, Chief Innovation & Sustainability Officer, explains what her teams are currently focusing on, and what goals matter most to her personally.

Multi-faceted IT integration

Integration processes encompass all areas of a company, with IT playing a key role. It makes both internal and external collaboration possible between all stakeholders. Head IT Andreas Kissling from Sika and Head IT Heike Scheckel from the former MBCC Group have the overview.

“A due diligence is like a medical check-up”

Sika reviews some 60 to 80 acquisitions every year, but only a very small proportion of potential targets end up meeting the company’s rigorous selection criteria. As Head Corporate M&A, Matthias Bellwald is involved in all assessments and transactions. In this interview he explains how Sika goes about finding suitable companies, what it scrutinizes during the due diligence, and why Sika is an interesting potential partner for company owners looking for a succession solution.

Azabudai Hills – Redefining Tokyo’s Landscape

Is it a superblock, an urban village, a city within a city? Tokyo’s new Azabudai Hills is hard to define but easy to admire as it sets new standards for seamless mixed-used developments.
The Chenab Bridge made by AFCONS in Jammu and Kashmir is the highest railway arch bridge in the world at 476-meter long and is situated in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir

A strong platform for future growth

The recent acquisition of the MBCC Group positions Sika as the undisputed market leader in construction chemicals with a market share of 11%, more than double that of the next competitor. As Sika integrates MBCC’s global footprint, exceptional brands, and high-performance products, the company is better positioned to address evolving customer needs and sustainability challenges.

The key to success: open dialogue

Ever since Thermotek, a brand of the former MBCC Group, became part of Sika back in May 2023, Janett Lemus, Vice President Thermotek, has been working closely with Benjamin Reynoso, General Manager Sika Mexico. The two leaders explain the challenges and opportunities arising from the merger, the new joint strategy, and their particular highlight of the last few months.
Architect and construction worker using digital tablet while discussing at construction site.

Two excellent teams at eye level

Integrating 6,000 MBCC Group employees in more than 60 countries is a challenging task involving every area of the business. The integration is being driven forward at different levels by many leaders. They include Head IT Sika, Andreas Kissling, and Heike Scheckel, Head IT of the former MBCC Group, as well as Janett Lemus, Vice President Thermotek, and Benjamin Reynoso, General Manager Sika Mexico. They describe how they have experienced the last few months.
Sika Technology Center

Sika recognized as Switzerland's most reputable company

Sika attained first place in the Swiss Reputation Top 20, among the companies listed on the Swiss Market Index (SMI). Reaching the highest score in “Products and Innovation” and a strong performance in “Economic Performance” and “Sustainability”, the company continued its string of successful rankings.
Global Energy Award 2023 Brazil

Sika won the 2023 Energy Globe Award 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.
Sika and MBCC integration meeting in Malaysia

Six Months of Joint Success

Six months ago, on May 2, 2023, we celebrated a special day in the history of our company: The acquisition of MBCC Group was formally closed. This day marked the end of a journey that had begun 18 months prior: on November 11, 2021, Sika announced its intention to join forces with MBCC.
The eastern branch of the MRT Orange Line

Durable Solutions for Metro Expansion

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.
The Forestias, Bangkok, Thailand

A Sustainable Flagship Project

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.
Mong Sen Viaduct, Vietnam

Sika Concrete Admixtures for Vietnam’s Highest Bridge

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.
Pepperl+Fuchs factory in Ho Chi Minh City

Floor Coating and Sealing – Proven Quality and Expertise

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.
Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia

How to Recycle Skyscrapers

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.
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