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History

  • Continuous growth

    Continuous growth

    Organic growth stands at the center of the Sika strategy. New subsidiaries were established in Kenya, Mongolia and Paraguay. Sika furthermore has invested considerable funds in the expansion of capacity, for example in Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru, Russia and Vietnam. The emerging markets saw double-digit sales growth in 2012 and are already generating 37% of Sika's consolidated net sales.

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Difficult Beginnings

Kaspar Winkler invented the first Sika product in 1910. He had to wait several years for the breakthrough of his company, when Sika-1 was used to waterproof the Gotthard tunnel.

Economic Boom

After World War II, the global economy boomed. Sika opened businesses around the world in countries such as Sweden and Cuba.

New Market Industry

Sika's product range broadened over the years. A significant addition was Sikaflex. Based on this invention a whole new business - the Industry Division - was started.

Fast Growth

Almost every year a new local subsidiary was opened. Through its global presence, Sika achieved incredible growth rates in recent years.

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    Sika House

    Ballymun Industrial Estate

    Dublin 11

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