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History
The Sika story begins with a major feat of construction - the electrification of the St. Gotthard rail tunnel in Switzerland. When this project presented itself, the firm founded 1910 in Zurich by Kaspar Winkler, seized the opportunity to demonstrate its unique expertise on a high-profile construction project of international importance, using a new type of mortar to stop water infiltration. The contract marked a significant breakthrough for Sika, helping to establish its international reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality products.
The company grew to become one of the world's leading suppliers of construction chemicals, emphasising on integrated system solutions. Diversification into the allied field of industrial adhesives followed in the early 1980s. Today these are the two pillars of Sika's business in specialty chemicals - the Construction Division and the Industry Division.
With an international network of production and marketing companies, Sika has now extended its operations to more than 70 countries around the world. This global market presence limits Sika's exposure to the effects of regional economic downturns. It also enables the Group to adapt its highly specialised know-how quickly and efficiently to local market conditions.
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