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Sika’s 3D concrete printing technology allows complex geometries to be realized economically

First Commercial 3D Concrete Printer with Sika Technology in Operation

US-based Pikus Concrete teams up with Sika to commercialize 3D concrete printing technology in the construction industry and to capture its vast potential. Pikus' first 3D concrete printer with Sika technology has commenced operation in Lehi, Utah. The company is working on implementing the technology in the first construction projects.
Revear, a strong brand in Argentina in the paint business, specialized in textured finishes.

Celebrating a Successful Integration

One year after closing

Sika Is Shaping the Future of Building

Modular construction and 3D concrete printing are radically changing the building industry, and innovative technologies put Sika at the cutting edge of both trends. Work is increasingly moving away from the construction site and onto the factory floor, highlighting the process of industrialization currently underway in the building trade.
Hemp-based facade mortar Parnatur®

Bio-based Mortar to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Sika is committed to sustainability and has developed a hemp-based facade mortar. The product is designed to lower the use of cement in construction, and to reduce CO2 emissions. After the successful launch in France, the product will now also be marketed in other European countries.
Kaeng Krachan Elephant Park surrounded by nature in Zurich Switzerland

Sika Cares - Our Commitment to Sustainability

With Sika’s sustainability strategy “More Value – Less Impact”, which was realigned in 2019, the company pursues the objective of creating lasting value for people and the environment, while at the same time adopting a moderate and sustainable approach to the utilization of resources. With focus on six sustainability areas, Sika wants to shape the future in a responsible way.

Innovation Drives Sika's Success

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. Recently, Sika has won the Swiss Technology Award for its new, high-performance adhesive technology used in lightweight construction in the field of transportation.

Fast and Successful Integration of Parex

One year after signing
A fasthouse construction from Ireland where Sika products have been used in the modular construction.

Sika Has the Solutions for New Trends in Construction – Modular Building

Construction sites are changing and modular building is one of the predominant trends in modern construction. Instead of building work being carried out entirely on site, structural modules are increasingly being prefabricated using automated processes and assembled at the construction site. Sika adds value to this trend. With the company’s experience construction processes can be industrialized, efficiency enhanced and standards raised.

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.
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