2016

Sika News from 2016

2016

Sika Launches Innovative Sustainability Hub

13/06/2016

Architects, contractors and clients are set to save time and hassle with Sika’s Sustainability Hub, a new website tool packed with tools for those specifying projects with a sustainability requirement.

April

2016

Environmental Data for Rainscreen Fixings Helps the Market Make an Informed Choice on Sustainability

07/04/2016

Having had two market-leading adhesive fixing solutions independently verified for a full range of environmental impacts, Sika can now offer specifiers transparent life cycle data in the form of official Environmental Product Declarations, helping them to accurately compare products’ environmental performance.

June

2016

Media Release
Waterproofing

June 1 marks the official inauguration of the world's longest rail tunnel. Sika's front-line technologies and construction expertise played a crucial role in the successful completion of one of Europe's most important infrastructure projects. The immensely challenging quality requirements were met through the use of Sika's durable solutions for waterproofing, fire protection, coatings, and concrete and shotcrete production.

June

2016

Sika Opens Second Factory in Thailand

07/06/2016

New Plant
Media Release

Sika is expanding its supply chain footprint in Thailand by inaugurating a mortars and concrete admixtures plant. The new facility in Saraburi, 100 km North of Bangkok, is the Group's second in the country. This latest investment will enable Sika to meet the needs of Thailand’s booming construction market, expand its local product portfolio and continue its strong growth.

October

2016

Sika Has Agreed to Acquire a Leading Mortar Manufacturer in Hong Kong

18/10/2016

Media Release
Acquisition

Sika has agreed to acquire Ronacrete (Far East) Ltd., one of the leading suppliers of repair mortars, tile adhesives and other mortar products in Hong Kong. This acquisition is in line with the global expansion of the high-margin mortar business – a core component of Strategy 2018. The Ronacrete plant brings Sika’s mortar footprint to 89 factories worldwide.

September

2016

Sika Opens Mortar Technology Center in Germany

01/09/2016

Media Release

Sika has opened a technology center focusing on the further and new development of mortar products in Rosendahl, Germany. Following a construction period of 14 months, it was inaugurated in an official ceremony.

September

2016

Sika Automotive Opens New Factory in Brazil

16/09/2016

New Plant
Media Release

Sika is tapping into the future potential of the automotive sector in Latin America by opening a new factory for adhesives and acoustic products in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Today, more than 25 million vehicles produced worldwide are made stronger and safer with the company’s structural adhesives, while its acoustic systems reduce interior noise by more than 30%.

June

2016

Challenge of Certain Decisions of Annual General Meeting 2016 by Schenker-Winkler Holding

22/06/2016

General Meeting
Media Release

Sika has today been informed that Schenker-Winkler Holding AG (SWH) challenges certain decisions of the Annual General Meeting of Sika of April 12, 2016. With its action SWH challenges essentially the re-election to the board of directors of Monika Ribar as well as Paul Hälg, Daniel Sauter, Ulrich Suter and Christoph Tobler as well as the non-election of Jacques Bischoff as a board member.

August

2016

Sika Opens New National Subsidiaries in Djibouti and Cameroon

23/08/2016

Media Release

The establishment of new national subsidiaries in Djibouti and Cameroon takes the total number of subsidiaries on the African continent to 18. This increases Sika’s international presence to a global total of 97 national subsidiaries.

September

2016

Sika Acquires US Concrete Fiber Producer

01/09/2016

Media Release
Acquisition

Sika has acquired FRC Industries a fiber manufacturer based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The company offers a full line of high quality synthetic polypropylene and steel fibers for concrete. This acquisition will accelerate growth in the USA and further establish Sika as a comprehensive supplier of solutions for the construction industry.

July

2016

Sika Expands its Production Site in Bludenz, Austria

20/07/2016

New Plant
Media Release

Sika is investing around CHF 2.2 million in the expansion of its production site in Bludenz, Austria. A new warehouse and a new manufacturing line for waterbars is being added to the existing site.

July

2016

Continuation of Dynamic Growth, Net Profit Surges 24.8%

29/07/2016

Half-year Report
Media Release
Financial

▪ Sales growth of 7.6% (6.9% in CHF) to CHF 2,806 million
▪ Growth in all regions
▪ Net profit up 24.8%
▪ 2 new national subsidiaries; 6 new factories
▪ Confirmation of annual targets: 6–8% sales growth and disproportionately high growth in profitability

April

2016

Annual General Meeting 2016 - Growing Shareholder Support. Important Proposals of the Board Approved

12/04/2016

General Meeting
Media Release

Important proposals of the Board approved.

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Sika News 2016

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Sika Launches Innovative Sustainability Hub

Environmental Data for Rainscreen Fixings Helps the Market Make an Informed Choice on Sustainability

Rewards for Young Professionals Announced

Sika Appoints New UK General Manager

Sika Strengthens Presence in Latin America

Sika's Hotmelt Solutions Get FIRA's Approval

Sika Opens Fourth Plant in Canada

Sika Expands its Production Site in Bludenz, Austria

Sika Joins VBRA with Automotive Repair and Refinish Solutions

Sika's Cutting-Edge Technology in Gotthard Base Tunnel

Sika Opens Second Factory in Thailand

Sika Has Agreed to Acquire a Leading Mortar Manufacturer in Hong Kong

Sika Opens Mortar Technology Center in Germany

Sika Automotive Opens New Factory in Brazil

Challenge of Certain Decisions of Annual General Meeting 2016 by Schenker-Winkler Holding

Sika Opens New National Subsidiaries in Djibouti and Cameroon

Sika Acquires US Concrete Fiber Producer

Sika Expands its Production Site in Bludenz, Austria

Continuation of Dynamic Growth, Net Profit Surges 24.8%

Annual General Meeting 2016 - Growing Shareholder Support. Important Proposals of the Board Approved

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Sika Launches Innovative Sustainability Hub

Environmental Data for Rainscreen Fixings Helps the Market Make an Informed Choice on Sustainability

Rewards for Young Professionals Announced

Sika Appoints New UK General Manager

Sika Strengthens Presence in Latin America

Sika's Hotmelt Solutions Get FIRA's Approval

Sika Opens Fourth Plant in Canada

Sika Expands its Production Site in Bludenz, Austria

Sika Joins VBRA with Automotive Repair and Refinish Solutions

Sika's Cutting-Edge Technology in Gotthard Base Tunnel

Sika Opens Second Factory in Thailand

Sika Has Agreed to Acquire a Leading Mortar Manufacturer in Hong Kong

Sika Opens Mortar Technology Center in Germany

Sika Automotive Opens New Factory in Brazil

Challenge of Certain Decisions of Annual General Meeting 2016 by Schenker-Winkler Holding

Sika Opens New National Subsidiaries in Djibouti and Cameroon

Sika Acquires US Concrete Fiber Producer

Sika Expands its Production Site in Bludenz, Austria

Continuation of Dynamic Growth, Net Profit Surges 24.8%

Annual General Meeting 2016 - Growing Shareholder Support. Important Proposals of the Board Approved

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