- CEO
- Thomas Hasler Executive
- Full Time Employees
- 33,511
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- Address
- Zugerstrasse 50 Baar Switzerland 6340
- IPO Date
- Jul 19, 2018
- Business
- Sika AG is a specialty chemicals company headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, founded in 1910. It develops, produces, and sells systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting primarily for the building sector and industrial markets worldwide. Its product portfolio is organized into construction solutions and industry solutions, serving eight target markets: concrete, waterproofing, roofing, building finishing, flooring, sealing and bonding, engineered refurbishment, and industry. Sika offers a wide range of products including sealants, adhesives, tapes, spray foams, coatings, structural adhesives, and other high-performance building materials with applications in construction and automotive industries.
Sika operates in more than 100 countries with over 400 production facilities and about 34,500 employees globally. The company has a strong presence in emerging and mature markets, supporting infrastructure expansion and sustainable construction practices. Recent major changes include several acquisitions in 2024 and 2025, notably acquiring Marlon Tørmørtel A/S in Denmark to strengthen its mortar segment, Gulf Additive Factory LLC in Qatar, and Awazil Al Khaleej Industrial Co. (Gulf Seal) in Saudi Arabia to expand its waterproofing membrane production capabilities. Additionally, Sika formed a joint venture with Sulzer in 2025 to advance plastics recycling in construction, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. The company also fully acquired HPS North America, Inc., expanding its building finishing materials business in the U.S. market.
In 2024, Sika recorded sales of CHF 11.76 billion, reflecting strong performance despite challenging market conditions, supported by its broad and high-performance product range and strategic market expansions. The company plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of construction and transportation industries towards greater environmental compatibility through innovative technologies and sustainable product solutions. Sika's extensive acquisitions and joint ventures across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and other regions underline its growth strategy and commitment to expanding its global footprint and sustainable development initiatives.