Elevate your food and beverage facilities from the ground up — Sika delivers construction material solutions designed for rigorous hygienic standards, longevity, and durability among other criteria, ensuring plant environments are safe, clean, and built to last.
Sika offers a complete range of high-performance construction solutions, covering your entire project from basement to roof. Whether you’re building new or refurbishing an existing facility, Sika simplifies the process with a single, reliable partner for all your needs. From hygienic, durable floors, to watertight roofing and facades designed to protect against moisture and costly damage, every element of your facility must perform.
No one understands these challenges better than Sika. We’re trusted by facility owners, specifiers, and contractors worldwide to deliver construction solutions that stand up to the unique demands of the food and beverage industry.
We ensure quality through tailored project support and collaboration with skilled applicators.
Challenges in Construction & Refurbishment
Food and beverage factories or food-related processing plants include a vast array of project types.
A dairy or beverage concentrate, bottling or canning plant. A catering or industrial kitchen. A slaughterhouse or fish packing facility. A bakery. A fruit and vegetable processing plant. A snack production facility. Freezers, bottling lines, raw material processing, packaging and storage areas.
These are a few examples of businesses and areas that exist in the food processing industry. And each of them has its own specific requirements for flooring, roofs, walls, secondary containment, industrial water management and other areas whether for new construction or renovation.
At Sika, we understand the pressures and complexities involved in constructing and maintaining food and beverage production facilities. From hygiene-critical environments to strict regulatory requirements, every detail matters - and we’re here to help you get it right.
Maintaining
hygiene
Rigorous hygiene standards prevent contamination from cracks, failed joints, or ponding water, which can trigger failed audits, diminish customer trust and — in the worst case — lead to product-recalls. Sika’s seamless, easy-to-clean solutions ensure hygienic design and sustained cleanliness, safeguarding compliance.
Minimizing
downtime
Tight project timelines demand fast, non-tainting, minimally-disruptive solutions. Sika's high-performance and quick-curing systems reduce downtime, maintain compliance, and deliver durability. This is possible even during production.
Reducing maintenance
costs
Durable, low-maintenance solutions extend facility life cycles and cut costs. Designed to compensate for food and beverage environmental stress, Sika's solutions provide longevity, thereby minimizing repairs. With Sika asset evaluations, we support owners in proactively allocating resources for construction maintenance to optimize long-term performance and savings.
1. Industrial Flooring
Flooring is the most visible, abused and essential aspect of food and beverage facilities, crucial for operational success.
A functional and purpose-built floor is key to a safe, hygienic production environment. Floors that are hygienic, non-slip, easy to clean and durable provide a secure, attractive place to work. Choosing and installing the right floor is critical to every work environment.
Hygiene
Safety
Durability
Downtime
Sika delivers flooring solutions that meet the highest standards of hygiene, durability, and safety. From wet zones to cold storage, our systems are designed for the most demanding environments.
With 50 factories worldwide, Sika ensures consistent quality and global availability across a full range of technologies — from polyurethane and epoxy to fast-curing and dry shake systems.
Sika® Ucrete®
For floors exposed to extreme conditions in food and beverage facilities, Sika® Ucrete ® is the world’s toughest floor which can be tailored to various challenges.
- Since 1969 in the market with trustful track record
- The leading brand for heavy-duty food and beverage industrial flooring
- Lowest total cost with floors still in service over 40 years
Sika® Ucrete® MF 40 AS Sika® Ucrete® UD 100 AS Sikafloor® Multidur ES-56 ESD
- Solutions that combine chemical and mechanical resistance, temperature tolerance, cleanability, and hygiene with conductive properties
- Prevent electrostatic discharge while maintaining low surface resistance to protect electronic equipment and ensure personnel safety, minimizing the risk of dust explosion hazards from substances like dried milk, sugar, and coffee powder
Sikafloor®
dry shake and liquid hardener range
- Dry shake aggregate floor hardeners are applied to the surface of freshly placed concrete to improve wear and impact resistance, and occasionally to add color
- Reduce common issues of plain concrete, such as dusting and liquid absorption, by enhancing abrasion resistance and lowering surface permeability
- Ideal for non-critical, heavy-duty industrial areas
Sikafloor® Multidur Sika ComfortFloor®
systems
- From reception areas and canteens to chemical labs and storage rooms — Sika offers tailored flooring finishes to meet every functional requirement
- Range from highly durable, chemical- and wear-resistant epoxy systems to decorative and comfortable PU coatings
- With over 50 million m² applied annually, our proven systems are both environmentally and user-friendly, fully compliant with local regulations
Sikafloor®-1590 Fast-curing Primer Sikafloor®-2650 Roller Coat
- Fast-curing - shortened waiting time between individual application steps
- Fast-curing even at low temperature
- Back to service faster
- More projects within the same time
- Increased sustainability low-VOC, reduced fuel consumption, less odor
- More productive installation and handling
2. Wall Coating
When you need more than just paint for the walls of your facility, our family of Sikagard® WallCoat systems delivers unique benefits for demanding surface finishing.
Sikagard® Wallcoat WS-11 Sikagard® Wallcoat PS-11
- Water-based, colored, low VOC-emitting wall and ceiling coatings with good resistance to mild acids, alkalis, and cleaning agents
- Reinforceable for impact protection
- Available in a UV-stable version designed to resist fading and yellowing
- Suitable for new builds and refurbishment of both cementitious substrates and tiles
3. Floor Joint Sealing
Joints in floor substrates have to withstand a lot of different stress: direct traffic with heavy forklifts or cars, chemical attacks and mechanical abrasion, etc. Often a floor joint also has to be waterproof to protect the substrate from corrosion. Ordinary joint solutions with a joint sealant or with metal profiles aren’t resistant enough to withstand this stress and might fail after a short time. The Sika® FloorJoint range is designed to meet those demands under various exposures. Furthermore Sika® FloorJoint provides many unprecedented advantages.
Sika® Ucrete® CR 460
- Tailored to withstand the chemical, mechanical, and temperature stresses of the food and beverage industry, enhancing the performance of Sika® Ucrete® systems
Sika® FloorJoint
- Prefabricated, carbon fiber-reinforced composite floor panel
- Wave-like joint design for improved load distribution, reduced vibrations, and durability under long-term stress
- Specialized in high-traffic areas — such as transitions used by AGVs and forklifts — where standard joint sealants or metal profiles often fail and are costly to replace
Trusted Sika partner
- Trustful cooperation with ACO to supply quality drainage systems
4. Roofing
A watertight roof is vital in food and beverage facilities to prevent contamination, protect equipment, and maintain hygiene standards. It ensures food safety compliance and supports reliable, uninterrupted operations.
Sika provides full roof build-ups with expertise in all technologies from Sarnafil® and Sikaplan® FPO and PVC to SikaShield® bitumen and Sikalastic® liquid applied membranes, complementing this with the necessary accessories and ensuring compatibility. We align owner needs and meet the challenges together with their planners and engineers, delivering system build-ups designed for their longevity, long-term performance and Total Cost Optimization.
Sarnafil® and Sikaplan®
FPO and PVC systems
SikaShield®
bitumen systems
Sikalastic®
liquid applied membrane systems
- Ideal for lightweight roof structures with large spans as well as for complex roof structures and geometries
- Available from all technologies
- High performance
- Long lasting
- Sustainable
Sarnafil® and Sikaplan®
FPO and PVC systems
SikaShield®
bitumen systems
Sikalastic®
liquid applied membrane systems
- Waterproofing membrane layer is covered and ballasted against wind uplift and other exposures with a layer of gravel
- Available from all technologies
- Easy to maintain, low maintenance costs
- Fire-resistant
- No penetration of the roof deck
- Extends lifespan of the waterproofing membrane by protecting it from damaging UV rays and freeze-thaw cycles
Sikalastic®
liquid applied membrane systems
- Easy detailing
- Onsite support and cooperation with certified applicators to reduce failure
- Ideal for refurbishment of existing roofs which have many installations or mechanical equipment
Sarnafil®
FPO and PVC systems
Sikalastic®
liquid applied membrane systems
- Sustainable
- Simple, cost-effective way to save building energy. Roofs, as a major energy loss point, benefit most from smart design for 15 – 30% energy cost reduction and internal ambient temperature reduction up to 6° C
- Three options as solutions: switching black membranes to white, boost insulation, or ensure tightness in detailing
SikaRoof® Anchor System
SarnaRoof® Solar Mount-2 (SSM2)
photovoltaic mounting system
Sika SolaRoof®
comprehensive solar roof solution
- Easy and fast application with very few components
- No lateral movement (sliding)
- Low weight
- No roof penetration
- Durable membranes help to secure cost benefits of photovoltaics
- SolaRoof® is the only solution for non-penetrative photovoltaic (PV) attachments that meets the stringent FM 4478 standards, ideal for FM-insured buildings or those valuing top performance and safety
- Chemical compatibility of all system components
SikaRoof® Control
monitoring / leak detection systems
- Integrated sensors in modular system design: detecting unpredictable damage from inappropriate footwear or climate impacts
- Rapid leak response ability
- Cost-effective maintenance and repair: targeted, informed maintenance and repair decisions lead to significant cost savings over time
- Enhanced building longevity: early leak alert, containment, and ongoing monitoring contribute to the overall health and longevity of the building
- Easy to install
- Versatility: suitable for both new construction and retrofitting on existing flat roofs
5. Industrial Water Management
Industrial water management is crucial for food and beverage facilities to ensure consistent product quality, meet hygiene and safety standards, and reduce operational costs through efficient water use and wastewater treatment. It also supports compliance with environmental regulations and long-term sustainability goals.
Sika provides solutions in water infrastructure to prevent leaks, protect structures, and conserve water throughout the entire water cycle, ensuring reliable water availability.
Sikagard®-7000 CR
Xolutec® technology-based coating for harsh environments
Sikalastic® M 689
highly-reactive, hot spray-applied pure polyurea membrane
- Heavy-duty concrete protective coatings and mortars for primary treatment, biological process, sedimentation tanks and digesters
- Biogenic sulfuric acid-resistant
- Waterproofing
- Chemical and mechanical resistant
- Fast-curing
Sikadur-Combiflex® system
surface-mounted joint and crack sealing system based on tapes and adhesives
Sika® Waterbar® FB-125
fully-bonded flexible TPO waterstop
- Waterproofing
- Chemical-resistant joint sealants
- Joint sealing systems for construction, expansion and connection joints as well as for cracks
- Compatible with below-ground waterproofing membranes
- Durable and long-term solution
Sikalastic® 836 DW
hot spray-applied pure polyurea membrane suitable for use in drinking water installations
Sikaplan® WT 4220
polyolefin (FPO) membrane for potable water tank waterproofing
Sikalastic® M 808
hand-applied pure polyurethane membrane suitable for drinking water
Sikalastic® M 689
highly-reactive, hot spray-applied pure polyurea membrane
- Soft and hard water-resistant
- Microbiological
Specific concrete admixtures
- Sika ViscoCrete® and Sika® Plastiment mid and high range water-reducing admixtures for reducing pore volumes and improving rheology for consistency
- Sika® WT pore-blocking and active crystalline admixtures to block pores against water penetration
- Sika® Control shrinkage-reducing admixture to limit crack formation throughout the hardening phase
- Sika® Fume additives based on pozzolanic silica fume that can be used to reduce the hardened pore volume of the concrete
- Sika® Plastiment and Sika ViscoCrete® mid and high range water-reducing admixtures for reducing pore volumes and improving fresh concrete rheology
- SikaControl® WT pore-blocking and active crystalline admixtures to block pores against water penetration
- SikaControl® SRA shrinkage-reducing admixture to limit crack formation throughout the hardening phase
- SikaFume® additives based on pozzolanic silica fume that can be used to reduce the hardened pore volume of the concrete
Please note:
While health is a global concern, drinking water regulations are often set locally, which often dictate the choice of materials used in construction.
6. Concrete Admixtures & Additives
Concrete structures and elements including the foundation, basement, walls, columns, beams and floor slabs form the main part of the overall building envelope. Sika’s solution includes concrete admixtures which increases performance factors of such concrete components, such as strength, workability, water-tightness and many other features.
Sika concrete admixtures help meet the demanding requirements of food and beverage factory construction by improving the durability, impermeability, and finish quality of concrete, among other factors.
SikaGrind® cement additives are engineered to optimize cement production — enhancing efficiency, consistency, and sustainability—features that translate into tangible benefits for food and beverage factory construction.
- Grinding aids: Enhance mill throughput and powder flowability, enabling energy-efficient production of high-quality cement that supports dense, durable concrete
- Strength enhancers: Boost early and long-term compressive strength without altering cement particle size—proving vital for the resilience of hygienic slab floors
- Performance enhancers: Enable increased use of SCMs like slag or limestone, maintaining workability and durability while reducing CO₂ intensity—supporting eco-friendly construction
- Calcined clay / LC³ solutions: Reduce clinker content up to 70%, significantly lowering carbon footprint, while ensuring mix consistency, strength, and water demand remain ideal for smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces
Sika’s wet precast concrete solutions optimize every stage of factory‑style element production — from formwork to final placement — by using advanced PCE-based superplasticizers like ViscoCrete®, accelerators, fibers, and integral durability enhancers.
Sika’s concrete flooring solutions for factories include slab-on-grade systems with high-performance admixtures, macro fibers, dry-shake hardeners, and curing compounds. These components create ultra-flat, durable, and low-maintenance floors that resist heavy loads and support hygienic, easy-to-clean industrial environments.
7. Repair
Sika offers a comprehensive range of solutions for refurbishment projects in food and beverage production facilities and warehouses. These include systems for repairing damaged or leaking roofs, restoring worn or cracked floors, mitigating noise or vibration at floor joints, and addressing cracks or spalling concrete. Sika also provides specialized repair products for other structural elements in need of restoration, helping extend the life and performance of industrial buildings.
SikaInject®
injection systems for stopping active water leaks or structurally sealing dry concrete cracks
Sikalastic® and SikaTop®
waterproofing mortars designed to form vertical barriers on both internal and external surfaces
Sika provides high-performance below-grade waterproofing systems to successfully renovate existing moist or leaky basements, restoring functionality and preventing future moisture-related issues.
Sika offers a comprehensive suite of concrete repair solutions— including repair mortars, corrosion protection systems, structural strengthening products, and waterproofing injections— designed to restore spalls and cracks, prevent reinforcement corrosion, and reinforce existing concrete structures for long-term durability.
Sika® MonoTop® and SikaEmaco®
repair mortars
Sikafloor® screeds and Sikafloor® Level
cementitious levelling systems
Sikafloor®
floor systems
Sika provides high-performance repair mortars, cementitious leveling systems, and durable floor systems to efficiently restore or replace damaged industrial floors with long-lasting, smooth, and load-resistant surfaces.
Sika’s structural strengthening solutions offer complete systems— such as CFRP plates, rods, fabrics and FRCM grids— alongside anchoring, injections, adhesives, and post-tensioning technologies to boost bending, shear, seismic capacity, and service life of structures without aesthetic compromise.
Sika’s roof repair solutions include advanced single-ply membranes, liquid-applied systems, and membrane overlays that restore weatherproof integrity, extend service life, and reduce maintenance for food and beverage factory buildings.
8. Concrete Protection
Sika offers a full range of technologies for concrete protection, backed by over 100 years of experience and expertise in the field. Our solutions include protective coatings, active and passive corrosion inhibitors, as well as cathodic protection systems and concrete corrosion monitoring. These technologies are designed to extend the service life of concrete structures and ensure long-term durability in even the most demanding environments.
Sika delivers a full spectrum of concrete protection — ranging from hydrophobic impregnations and protective coatings to active and passive corrosion inhibitors and cathodic protection systems— to shield structures from water, carbonation, chlorides, and reinforcement corrosion.
Chemical handling and containment areas are designed to capture any spillages of oils, chemicals, or pollutants from primary containment tanks or vessels. This helps protect soil and groundwater from contamination, in line with increasing environmental regulations set by governments and other authorities. Sika’s chemical protective coatings and other solutions ensure durable surfaces, guard against spills, support safe operations, and help maintain regulatory compliance.
Sikalastic®
liquid applied membranes
Sikafloor® MultiDur®
coating systems
Sikagard®
protective coating systems
SikaCor® VEL system
Sikaflex®
sealants
- Chemical resistant
- Wear resistant
- Waterproofing
- Crack-bridging
Sika’s corrosion monitoring system uses wireless sensors and smart data analysis to continuously detect early-stage reinforcement corrosion in concrete, enabling proactive and cost-effective maintenance strategies that enhance structural safety and longevity.
9. Basement & Slab-on-grade Waterproofing
Careful consideration of site conditions, project design, and the specific waterproofing system and materials is necessary to ensure the longevity and reliability of the system. Sika waterproofing systems are fully tested and certified to national and international standards. This gives peace of mind to project owners, specifiers and contractors, knowing that the solutions will meet performance criteria for specific requirements.
SikaProof® A+ and SikaProof®-808
fully-bonded sheet membranes
SikaProof®-808 and SikaShield®
wet-bonded sheet membranes
Sikalastic® and SikaTop®
waterproofing mortars
Sikashield®
bituminous coatings
Sika concrete admixtures
for watertight concrete system
SikaInject®
injection systems
Sika is a proven expert in basement waterproofing, offering a comprehensive range of integrated below-grade systems backed by over 100 years of global experience and tailored support from design through installation to ensure long-term protection of underground structures.
Sustainably Durable & Efficient
At Sika, we support your commitment to sustainability across your facility’s entire lifecycle—from low-emission flooring and energy-efficient roofing to long-lasting, resource-saving solutions. Our reliable systems deliver measurable environmental benefits by addressing key aspects like durability, energy use, waste reduction, and CO2 emissions.
Below is a calculation Sika has done for potential sustainability savings and benefits based on a hypothetical food and beverage facility project with the following details:
- Single-story structure with slab-on-ground design
- Surface area: 10,000 m2
- Location: Houston, Texas, USA (reflectivity of Sarnafil® G410 considered)
- Building lifetime: 50 years
- Reinforced concrete structure
- Sika® Ucrete® flooring system
- Sarnafil® G 410 roof membrane with Sarnatherm® PIR insulation
- SarnaRoof® Solar Mount-2 mounting system
- SikaRoof® monitoring system
- SikaProof® A+ 08/12 waterproofing membrane for radon protection and Sika Waterbar® FB-125 waterstop
- SikaFiber® Force, Sika® ViscoCrete® concrete admixtures, and high cement-replacement concrete
Click on the lifecycle image to explore projected benefits of using Sika solutions through the various stages of this hypothetical food and beverage facility's lifetime.
Benefits Along All Lifecycle Stages
Product Stage
Up to 4 tons CO2 equivalent saved during production of Sarnafil® G 410 membrane*
Recycled content in the Sarnafil® roofing membrane
Recycled content in the packaging of SikaProof® A+ waterproofing membrane
*The EPD of the Sika membrane was compared to the EPDs of a competitor’s membranes of equivalent function.
Concrete Production
Up to 690 tons CO2 equivalent saved with the use of high-range water-reducer Sika® ViscoCrete®
Estimated savings of 375 m3 of water
Construction Stage
4 tons CO2 equivalent saved from use of macro-synthetic fibers**
38 tons of steel reinforcement saved
Extending spacing joints in flooring applications with the use of high-range water-reducer Sika® ViscoCrete®
Low VOC emissions for Sika flooring products
**Value based on the avoided emissions case study of WBCSD
Use Stage
Long-term durability for SikaProof® A+ system
Tough floors, reduced downtime and less maintenance
SikaProof® A+ as a radon barrier protects human health
Low VOC emissions
HACCP
Protection of the workforce due to slip resistance
Up to 3,400 MWh saved with the use of a Sarnafil® membrane***
Up to 2,500 tons CO2 equivalent saved with the use of a Sarnafil® membrane during 50 years
***Energy savings calculated using Sika's Energy Savings Calculator Roofing, ESCR
End-of-Life Stage
Sika superplasticizers specially developed for individual recycling aggregate compositions
Sarnafil® G 410 roofing membrane recycled back into new Sika membranes at the end of the use stage
Sika solutions can contribute to total potential savings of around
3,200 tons
of CO₂ throughout the lifetime of a food and beverage facility, with the above assumptions and Sika products.
Sika sustainable solutions can contribute to total potential savings of around
3,400 MWh
of energy throughout the lifetime of a food and beverage facility, with the above assumptions and Sika products.
Driving Digitalization
Digital transformation is reshaping how food and beverage facilities are built and maintained — and Sika supports this shift with advanced digital solutions.
Our experts and technologies deliver reliable data for BIM models and project planning, reducing risks and enabling smarter decisions.
With SikaVision®, we also offer digital tools and products to monitor, optimize, and predict project performance— ensuring better outcomes and long-term value.
