03/26/2026
Sika is investing in Swiss tech company MESH AG – an ETH spin-off and an international pioneer of robot-supported manufacturing in reinforcement construction. The CHF 2.9 million fundraising round, completed together with partners including ABB Robotics and Shimizu Corporation, will enable MESH to scale its technologies globally.

With the participation in MESH’s fundraising round, Sika is expanding its portfolio of digital construction and manufacturing technologies while systematically continuing its strategy of promoting digital innovations in construction that increase efficiency, quality, and sustainability along the construction industry’s entire value chain. 

MESH as a digital key technology in reinforcement construction

The technology developed by MESH facilitates the automated construction of reinforcement cages and delivers a faster construction process, with improved accuracy and significant efficiency benefits compared to existing manual alternatives. The robot-assisted production translates digital design data directly into robotic reinforcement construction. In Switzerland, over one million rebar elements have been processed with MESH technology and used in demanding large-scale projects such as the new Gotthard Road Tunnel. 

With its stake in MESH, Sika is strengthening its ability to

  • advance digital manufacturing processes in reinforcement production
  • optimally combine robot-assisted applications with Sika’s materials technology
  • develop customer-centric solutions for infrastructure and pre-cast applications
Head Construction
The digitalization of the construction industry is proceeding rapidly. Through our partnership with MESH, we are investing in one of the most innovative technologies worldwide for robot-assisted manufacturing in industrial mass production. Combined with our materials expertise, we are creating new ways to generate significant increases in efficiency, quality, and sustainability in the construction industry." Ivo Schädler Head of Construction
The partnership with Sika and other international industry leaders marks a key turning point for MESH on the journey from regional innovator to global technology supplier. With Sika, we see strong synergies — particularly in the precast concrete industry and as part of major infrastructure projects such as the Gotthard Road Tunnel, where our technology is already proving its value. Together, we can unlock new opportunities by combining digital manufacturing with advanced materials solutions. The successful financing round is a central milestone in advancing this growth and developing new business opportunities worldwide." Ammar Mirjan CEO and co-founder MESH AG