Search Sika Group About us Media Career Sustainability Publications Investors Systems & Solutions Construction Markets Industry Markets SikaSmart Solutions Download References Member Area Contact Worldwide Deutsch Deutsch INNOVATION BEYOND TRADITIONAL BOUNDARIES Sika's success and reputation are based on a long-lasting tradition of innovation. Accordingly, the core of Sika's business is the innovation management and the focus on developing quality products and the best solutions for customers. See video on innovation beyond traditional boundaries 1234567 SELECT YOUR COUNTRY INVESTORS Current shareprice: Stock Overview MEDIA Sign-up News from Sika Media Releases SikaNews Social Media Keep up-to-date GET THE LATEST NEWS More Value, Less Impact with Sika Solutions Sika Automotive opens new factory in Brazil Sika Opens Mortar Technology Center in Germany More News FIND MORE FACTS Facts & Figures Markets Company Factsheet Events - Calendar History Products and Innovations FOLLOW US IMPRINT, LEGAL NOTICE Imprint Legal Notice Copyright 2016

Search Sika Group About us Values & Principles Strategy Profile Facts & Figures Group Management Board of Directors History Products & Innovations Sponsoring and Donations Events Links Media Career Sustainability Publications Investors Systems & Solutions Construction Markets Industry Markets SikaSmart Solutions Download References Member Area Contact Worldwide Deutsch Deutsch Subpages Subpages Values & Principles Strategy M&A Profile Target Markets Employees Procurement Facts & Figures Group Management Board of Directors History The start of Sika Difficult beginnings Economic boom New Market Fast growth 100 Years Continuous growth Products & Innovations Sika Innovation Flash Strategy Technologies Product Innovations 2015 Sponsoring and Donations Social Environment Science Sports and Culture Events Links CONTINUOUS GROWTH Organic growth stands at the center of the Sika strategy. Growth Drivers DIFFICULT BEGINNINGS Kaspar Winkler invented the first Sika product in 1910. He had to wait several years for the breakthrough of his company, when Sika-1 was used to waterproof the Gotthard tunnel. ECONOMIC BOOM After World War II, the global economy boomed. Sika opened businesses around the world in countries such as Sweden and Cuba. MARKET INDUSTRY Sika's product range broadened over the years. A significant addition was Sikaflex. Based on this invention a whole new business - the Industry Division - was started. FAST GROWTH Almost every year a new local subsidiary was opened. Through its global presence, Sika achieved incredible growth rates in recent years. FOLLOW US IMPRINT, LEGAL NOTICE Imprint, Copyright 2016 Legal Notice