Innovation and, thus R&D, are key factors for our success
11 Technology Centers in 9 countries, 6 Regional Technology Support Centers.
Worldwide: some 1200 employees in Research & Development (R&D), Quality Assurance (QA), Technology Support (TS); of these, 470 work within central R&D. Remaining employees in subsidiaries responsible for local adaptations, QA, and TS.
250 R&D employees located in Switzerland with 17 nationalities.
Some 70% of turnover is generated with polymer-based products, of these, some 60% (=40% of turnover) are polyurethanes.
Sika is the largest manufacturer of one-component polyurethane sealants and adhesives worldwide.
20% (=16% of turnover) are epoxide polymers, other polymers are mainly PCE.
Sika generates one third of net sales with products launched within the last five years.
Sika files every year about 60 to 70 new patent applications and therefore Sika’s patent portfolio is constantly growing. At present it comprises more than 700 unique patent families, including more than 1800 single patents. Active patents are hold in about 60 countries.
