Innovation

Sika’s long history of innovation has led to unparalleled success in becoming a recognized global technology leader in many markets, as well as creating value for Sika’s customers. While investing in established and new technology centers around the world, the company also nurtures and develops an international network of scientists, partners, suppliers, and customers.

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Innovation Management

Sika transforms ideas into sustainable value: Our innovation ecosystem connects people, technology, and partnershipsto create solutions that shape tomorrow’s construction and industry landscape.

Research & Development

Sika’s Research & Development organization fuels the company’s global leadership in high‑performance construction and industrial materials. Across a worldwide network of technology centers, regional hubs, and local labs, more than 1,800 R&D specialists work on advancing Sika’s broad portfolio—from concrete admixtures, cementitious systems,, and adhesives to innovative thermoplastic and coating systems.

Sika Core Technologies

Sika’s global leadership in specialty chemicals is built on a strong foundation of five core technologies that shape the performance, durability, and sustainability of modern construction and industrial manufacturing. These technologies—concrete systems, cementitious systems, coating systems, thermoplastic systems, and adhesive systems,—form the backbone of Sika’s innovation, enabling tailored solutions for complex engineering challenges across diverse markets.

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Partnerships and Cooperation

Sika engages in a global network of research, science, education, business, and community partners. The company maintains and steers a series of memberships and partnerships which provide opportunities for collaboration through the facilitation of global networking and dialogue.

Excellent Ideas and Know-How Need Protection

Innovation has a long-standing tradition within Sika, and 'Courage for Innovation' is one of the corporate values. Sika maintains exclusivity over its innovative products through the systematic registration of its intellectual property rights.

Research Strategy

Employees dedicated to R&D

1,840

Local Laboratories

64

Initial patent applications in 2024

125

Single National Patents

5,772

New inventions in 2024

264

Global Technology Centers

16

Enabling digital construction and manufacturing

Digitalization is enabling automation, precise planning, and streamlined communications in an era where real-time data availability is paramount. Sika is adapting to this trend, offering integrated digital solutions.

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