Sika

1910: It all starts with Sika-1 and the Gotthard Tunnel

Foundation of Sika

Kaspar Winkler was driven by his entrepreneurial spirit when he laid the cornerstone of our company in 1910. He invented Sika-1, a quick-setting waterproofing admixture for mortar, which was used to waterproof the Gotthard Tunnel. It enabled the Swiss railway company to electrify the important connection between Northern and Southern Europe.

Innovation met demand

Kaspar Winkler recognized an upcoming global need for his groundbreaking admixtures and launched subsidiaries around the world. Already in the 1930s, 15 Sika subsidiaries in Europe, USA, Argentina, Brazil and Japan established new construction chemicals markets.

MILESTONES SINCE 2010: Continuous growth and innovation

Growth stands at the center of the Sika strategy. Various initiatives contribute to the achievement of the targets. Since 2015 Sika made 25 acquisitions, opened 11 new national subsidies and 44 new plants. The successful Target Market concept has been implemented and megatrends are driving growth. 

In this context, innovation is one of the pillars of the Sika growth strategy: 425 new patents were filed and 21 Global Technology Centers are maintained throughout the world. Sika is committed to sustainable development. With the Sika sustainability strategy the company pursues the objective of creating lasting value for people and the environment, while at the same  time adopting a moderate and sustainable approach to the utilization  of resources. Thus, shaping the future responsibly.

In May 2017, Sika enters the Swiss Market Index (SMI), the leading index of the Swiss stock exchange, containing the top 20 Blue Chip companies of Switzerland.  This represents a milestone in the history of Sika and a great achievement that was only possible due to the successful Growth Strategy and focused performance management. 

In May 2018, Sika, the Burkard family and Saint-Gobain have signed agreements which terminated and resolved their dispute to the common benefit of all parties involved and that of their respective shareholders and stakeholders. 

In May 2019, Sika completes the acquisition of Parex, the biggest acquisition of the company’s history. With this acquisition, Sika further strengthens its world leader position in construction chemicals. 

Construction Solutions

Build

• Concrete Admixtures
• Cement Additives
• Grouting
• Rigid Bonding
• Additives for Dry Mortar & Gypsum
• Shotcrete Equipment
• Offsite Construction

Protect

• Firestop Systems
• Roof Systems
• Building Envelope Systems
• Waterproofing Systems
• Industrial Coatings
• Concrete Protection

Finish

• Floor Systems
• Wall & Facade Systems
• Tile Setting Systems
• Construction Adhesives
• Joint Sealing
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Repair

• Roof Repair
• Concrete Repair
• Injections
• Anchoring
• Structural Strengthening

Industry Solutions

About Sika Industry

• Core Competencies and Markets
• Innovation & Key Figures
• Technologies and Brands

Applications

• Automotive
• Automotive Aftermarket
• Transportation
• Marine
• Building Components
• Textiles & Consumables
• Appliances & Equipment
• Renewable Energy
• Advanced Resins

Products

• Top Brands

Featured Innovations

• SikaBooster® and PowerCure
• SikaPower® SmartCore
• SikaForce® Powerflex