Sika is the world leading company in the development and production of systems and solutions for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika is active in eight target markets.
Concrete
Sika provides a full range of admixtures and additives for use in concrete, cement, and mortar production. These products improve specific properties of both fresh and hardened concrete, such as workability, watertightness, durability, load-bearing capacity, and strength development. Demand for admixtures and additives is growing as the need for high-performing concrete and mortar increases, 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 contributes to 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 concrete value chain – from raw material sourcing and mixing to delivery, placement, service life, and recycling.
Waterproofing
Sika’s world-leading waterproofing solutions cover all technologies for below-ground and above-ground applications, 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 delivering waterproofing mortars with a reduced cement content, Sika is constantly developing new solutions with higher performance and sustainability.
Roofing
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 and 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.
Building Finishing
Sika stands at the forefront of the global building finishing market, offering one of the most comprehensive portfolios. Sika’s solutions, ranging from tile adhesives and grouts to under-tile waterproofing, decorative finishes, and exterior insulation finishing systems, are trusted across residential and commercial projects worldwide. Sika supports every stage of the building envelope, from basements to roofs, ensuring durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic excellence. As urbanization accelerates and the demand for sustainable, energy-efficient buildings grows, Sika’s innovative facade and interior finishing systems are increasingly sought after. Through its commitment to reducing carbon footprints and enhancing living spaces, Sika is positioned as a partner of choice for forward-thinking developers and homeowners.
Industry
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.
Sealing & Bonding
Sika offers a wide range of high-performance, durable sealants, adhesives, spray foams, and tapes for commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure construction projects. These solutions are used across a broad range of applications, including sealing movement joints between facade elements to weatherproof buildings, bonding wood floors to reduce noise, protecting ground surfaces from kerosene on airport aprons, and providing effective fire protection. The urbanization megatrend, combined with an increasing focus on energy efficiency, conservation, sustainable energy generation, and healthy living environments continues to drive demand in this market. There is a growing need for construction sealants and adhesives that help to speed up work, reduce labor costs, replace mechanical fasteners, allow for application in less-than-perfect conditions, and are compatible with a wide range of building components.
Flooring
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, manufacturing and warehousing buildings, 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 increasingly influenced by stricter safety and environmental regulations, greater sustainability demands, and highly customized technical requirements. At the same time, 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, low-odor, durable, low-maintenance, easy-to-apply flooring solutions that can be adapted to customer needs.
Engineered Refurbishment
Sika offers a robust portfolio of solutions for repairing, reinforcing, and protecting concrete structures ensuring long-term durability and performance. Across mature and emerging markets, aging infrastructure has become an increasingly critical challenge. Sika’s solutions are engineered to extend the lifespan of existing structures, while preserving their embodied CO2. This approach is typically more sustainable than demolition and reconstruction, thereby supporting sustainable construction practices. The engineered refurbishment range includes highperformance repair mortars, precision grouts, chemical anchors, structural adhesives, protective coatings, corrosion control systems, and advanced strengthening technologies. Sika supports the full lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure, from design to maintenance. In addition to products and systems, the portfolio includes specialized software for structural engineers, as well as digital tools for monitoring and analysis, enabling smarter and more efficient refurbishment strategies. As global investment in infrastructure continues to grow, particularly in transportation, water management, and energy, demand for engineered refurbishment is accelerating. Sika remains at the forefront, delivering innovative solutions that meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s ambitions.