Sika – with Long Experience

Sika began developing the first admixtures for cementitious mixes in 1910, the year in which it was founded. At that time the main aims were to shorten the setting time of mortar mixes, make them watertight or increase their strength. Some of these early, successful. Sika products are still in use today.

Water is necessary in concrete for consistence and hydration of the cement, but too much water in the hardened concrete is a disadvantage, so Sika products were also developed to reduce the water content while maintaining or even improving the consistence (workability):

Ever since the company was formed, Sika has always been involved where cement, aggregates, sand and water are made into mortar or concrete – the reliable partner for economic construction of durable structures.

Sika’s product range includes high performance concrete admixtures, speciality mortars,sealants and adhesives, insulating and strengthening materials, systems for structural strengthening, industrial flooring and waterproofing membranes.