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History
The Sika story begins with a major feat of construction - the electrification
of the St. Gotthard rail tunnel in Switzerland. When this project
presented itself, the firm founded 1910 in Zurich by Kaspar Winkler,
seized the opportunity to demonstrate its unique expertise on a high-profile
construction project of international importance, using a new type
of mortar to stop water infiltration. The contract marked a significant
breakthrough for Sika, helping to establish its international reputation
as a manufacturer of high-quality products.
The company grew to become one of the world's leading suppliers of
construction chemicals, emphasising on integrated system solutions.
Diversification into the allied field of industrial adhesives followed
in the early 1980s. Today these are the two pillars of Sika's business
in speciality chemicals - the Construction Division and the Industry
Division.
With an international network of production and marketing companies,
Sika has now extended its operations to over 60 countries around the
world. This global market presence limits Sika's exposure to the effects
of regional economic downturns. It also enables the Group to adapt
its highly specialised know-how quickly and efficiently to local market
conditions.
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