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Sika AG
SIKAz · BCXE · Specialty Chemicals · Switzerland
Sika AG is a Swiss multinational specialty chemicals company headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, renowned for its globally leading position in developing and producing systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting. Founded in 1910 by Kaspar Winkler, who invented the iconic Sika-1 waterproofing agent used in the Gotthard Tunnel, the company has evolved into a key player serving the building sector and industrial manufacturing, particularly construction, automotive, transportation, marine, and renewable energy industries. With subsidiaries in 102 countries, over 400 factories, and more than 34,000 employees, Sika AG generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024. Its innovative solutions, including brands like Sikaflex, SikaBond, and ViscoCrete, enhance durability of structures against harsh conditions, optimize manufacturing processes, reduce vibrations and noise, and support sustainability in construction and transportation transformations. Strategic acquisitions such as Parex in 2019 and MBCC Group in 2023 have bolstered its portfolio across the construction lifecycle, reinforcing its market significance. Sika AG continues to drive innovation through patents, global technology centers, and efficiency programs like Fast Forward launched in 2025.
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Basic Materials sector · Switzerland
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Natural Rubber Supply Chain
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Petrochemicals Supply Chain
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Industrial Chemicals Supply Chain
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