Development and production of systems for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection in the construction and industrial sectors
Sika AG
Baar (ZG), SwitzerlandNew on Amplifa
About Sika
Sika AG is a Swiss specialty chemicals company headquartered in Baar (ZG). The company develops and produces systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection in the construction sector and in industry. Manufacturing is based on five core technologies: Concrete Technology (admixtures and additives for concrete, cement and mortar), Cementitious Systems, Coating Systems, Adhesive Systems and Thermoplastic Systems. Materials used include polymers such as polyurethane (Sikaflex), silicone (Sikasil), thermoplastics and polycarboxylates (PCE), as well as fiber composites (Sika CarboDur). Customer industries include the construction and transportation industries, the automotive industry and infrastructure construction, such as tunnels, bridges, dams, roofing and facade technology. Sika is represented with subsidiaries in 103 countries and produces in over 400 factories. In 2025, 33,707 employees generated revenue of CHF 11.20 billion.
- Site
- CH-6340 Baar (ZG)
- Processes
- Adhesive Systems (adhesive systems, e.g. Sikaflex, Sikasil), Coating Systems (protective and functional coatings), Thermoplastic Systems (thermoplastic membranes and systems), Cementitious Systems (mortar/cement-bonded systems), Concrete Technology (concrete admixtures/additives for concrete, cement and mortar production), Sealing & Bonding (waterproofing and bonding), Waterproofing (waterproofing technology), Damping and Reinforcing (damping and reinforcement, e.g. Sika CarboDur)
- Materials
- Concrete/concrete admixtures, Polyurethane (Sikaflex), Silicone (Sikasil), Polycarboxylates (PCE), Thermoplastics (membranes), Fiber-reinforced composite (Sika CarboDur), Thermoplastics, Concrete admixtures and additives
- Founded
- 1910
- Employees
- 33707
- Industries
- Construction industry, Automotive industry, Infrastructure (tunnels, bridges, dams), Roofing and facade technology, Floor coating/flooring, Industry/manufacturing
- 01
Research and development (21 Global Technology Centers)
- 02
Formulation and product development
- 03
Manufacturing at over 400 production sites
- 04
Quality assurance and patent filings (121 new patents in 2025)
- 05
Distribution via subsidiaries in 103 countries
Materials and Core Technologies
Polyurethane (Sikaflex)
One- and two-component adhesives and sealants, used in the automotive industry since 1980.
Silicone (Sikasil)
Silicone-based bonding and sealing systems, e.g. for the insulation of glass facade elements.
Thermoplastics
Thermoplastic membranes and systems for roofs, waterproofing and lightweight construction applications.
Polycarboxylates (PCE)
PCE-based superplasticizers for improving the workability of fresh concrete.
Fiber-reinforced composite (Sika CarboDur)
Fiber composite profiles for post-installed reinforcement and strengthening of concrete load-bearing structures.
Concrete admixtures and additives
Admixtures for concrete, cement and mortar for controlling workability, water tightness, durability and strength.
Locations
Baar
CHHeadquarters, Corporate Communications
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adhesive Systems (adhesive systems, e.g. Sikaflex, Sikasil)Joining | – | – | – | – | Polyurethane, Silicone, Polymers |
| Coating Systems (protective and functional coatings)Surface | – | – | – | – | Concrete, Resins, Polymers |
| Thermoplastic Systems (thermoplastic membranes and systems)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Thermoplastics |
| Cementitious Systems (mortar/cement-bonded systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Cement, Mortar |
| Concrete Technology (concrete admixtures/additives for concrete, cement and mortar production)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Concrete, Cement, Mortar, Fiber-reinforced concrete |
| Sealing & Bonding (waterproofing and bonding)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Waterproofing (waterproofing technology)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Concrete |
| Damping and Reinforcing (damping and reinforcement, e.g. Sika CarboDur)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Fiber-reinforced composite, Concrete |
| Engineered Refurbishment (refurbishment)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Concrete |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1910
Founding of Kaspar Winkler & Cie in Zurich; invention of Sika-1, a rapid-setting waterproofing agent for mortar.
- 1912
Founding of the first subsidiaries in Germany.
- 1918–1922
Waterproofing of the Gotthard Tunnel with Sika-1 (67 tunnels of the SBB); international breakthrough of the company.
- 1926–1928
Establishment of companies in England, Italy and France.
- 1935
Expansion under son-in-law Fritz Schenker; presence in Europe, North and South America as well as Asia.
- 1953
Romuald Burkard joins; initiation of the second generational change.
- 1971
Romuald Burkard takes over the leadership of the company; stock exchange listing on the Swiss stock exchange.
- 1980
Introduction of the 1K polyurethane adhesive Sikaflex in the automotive industry.
- 1990–2010
Phase of fastest growth: revenue rises from CHF 2 billion to over CHF 4.6 billion, workforce from 8,000 to 13,000.
- 2000
The execution division SikaBau AG is spun off from Sika AG; consolidation of the core competencies in bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, protecting.
- 2002
Renaming of Sika Finanz AG to Sika AG; founding of Sika Technology AG and Sika Services AG.
- 2012
Paul Hälg becomes Chairman of the Board; Jan Jenisch succeeds Ernst Bärtsch as CEO.
- 2013–2018
Failed takeover attempt by Saint-Gobain; 2018 agreement with a purely financial stake in the Schenker-Winkler holding.
- 2017
Inclusion of Sika AG in the Swiss Market Index (SMI) in May 2017.
- 2019
Acquisition of Parex, a global construction chemicals company.
- 2021
Thomas Hasler succeeds Paul Schuler as CEO.
- 2023
Acquisition of the MBCC Group – until then the largest acquisition in the company's history.
- 2025
33,707 employees and revenue of CHF 11.20 billion; six smaller acquisitions in roofing and mortar.
- 2026
Planned acquisition of the Turkish adhesive manufacturer Akkim (approx. CHF 220 million revenue), subject to approvals.