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Cities Are Going Vertical - And Sika Plays a Major Role

The architectural engineering practice of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has designed the tallest residence building in the large-scale Hudson Yards development. The company’s Associate Director of Structural Engineering, Preetam Biswas, talks about the challenges of high-density construction, and the role played by concrete and leading suppliers of specialty chemicals like Sika in high-rise construction.

Increased Concrete Performance with Sika's Reinforcing Fibers

Urban construction requires high-strength concrete and reinforcement solution for demanding projects like highrise buildings or infrastructure projects where the concrete has to withstand high pressures. In recent years, Sika has expanded its presence in the fast-growing concrete reinforcing fiber market, with several acquisitions and investments in new production lines.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens

Cultural Center Athens - Higher Environmental Standards

By offering sustainable solutions for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly construction Sika meets important requirements of urban construction projects. One example is the new cultural center in Athens where Sika helped to meet higher environmental standards.
Hudson Yards, the largest private real estate development in New York

Urbanization Drives Sika's Growth: Hudson Yards

Urbanization is one of the most prominent megatrends and major cities are going vertical. This is the only way to create space for the growing number of people being drawn to urban living. The Hudson Yards project in Manhattan perfectly illustrates the opportunities provided by densification and the challenges in construction for which Sika provides the solutions.
Electric cars charging Tesla

Electric Cars: Sika on the Fast Track

Electric cars are in high demand. The planned and implemented regulations mean they will soon be seen on every road. Automakers are changing their strategies – and they can rely fully on Sika for support with the new vehicle technologies.
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Sikaflex®-11FC+ Strides through 50 Years of Innovation

The journey for the current Sikaflex®-11FC+ started 50 years ago in 1968, with the launch of Sikaflex® 1A. A pioneering innovation, the product was one of the first single-component polyurethane adhesive-sealants for construction.

Delivering Products from Düdingen to the World for over 50 years

As Sika’s drive for international expansion continues – with the Strategy 2020 target of 30 new plants and 105 national subsidiaries – one of the company’s home-country production plants recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and is benefiting from its own investment and growth.
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Sika Provides a Boost for the Construction Industry with 3D Concrete Printing

Sika masters all the process steps needed to print concrete on an industrial scale, and is leading the way in 3D concrete printing technology.

Sika Bridge Repairs - Keeping Atlanta Moving

Sika recently helped to complete vital repair works on a collapsed interstate bridge in Atlanta, Georgia. The team worked with Thomas Concrete and a new product - Sika® Control NS – to complete the work in just six weeks, a full month ahead of Georgia Transportation Department’s tight timescale.
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