Sika Expands Manufacturing Investments in China, Brazil, Morocco

Sika announced on June 18 that it continues to deliver on its “Local for Local” strategy by launching three new manufacturing investments in China, Brazil and Morocco, reinforcing its commitment to serving customers through local production, global expertise and sustainable innovation.

By expanding its presence in these markets, Sika is actively executing its growth strategy - strengthening its global presence and laying the foundation for future expansion. The construction of these plants is part of Sika’s broader efforts to increase market penetration and is aimed at ensuring that production capacity is aligned with customer needs at a regional level.

In Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, Sika has expanded its existing production site to support urban development in China. The upgraded plant serves more than 12 million residents in the region and focuses on high-viscosity polyurethane technologies to provide advanced bonding and sealing solutions for the automotive, construction and industrial sectors. These innovative technologies help improve durability, performance and design flexibility in key application areas.

Sika has also strengthened its presence in Latin America. In Brazil, the company has expanded its plant near Belo Horizonte to include admixture production capabilities, thus increasing its presence in one of the country’s most strategic industrial regions. Located in Minas Gerais – Brazil’s largest concrete producing state and the center of the mining industry – the plant will support key customers in the ready-mixed concrete, cement and mining industries.

For the EMEA region, Sika has opened a new mortar and admixture plant near Agadir, Morocco. Ideally located to serve the southern region of Morocco and surrounding markets, the plant is equipped with state-of-the-art production technology and is designed to meet the growing demand for construction materials in this rapidly developing region. This investment underscores Sika’s commitment to expanding regional production capacity, improving product availability, and providing a more responsive, localized service in Morocco and Mauritania.

Sika’s latest plant expansions are aligned with the long-term growth trajectory of some of the world’s most dynamic construction markets. The construction market in all three countries is expected to grow at an annual rate of more than 4.0% through 2028. In China, investments in infrastructure, green energy, and high-tech manufacturing are set to transform the existing construction industry. Brazil's construction sector is experiencing a resurgence, with growing demand for residential, commercial and industrial projects, reflecting growing market confidence and a recovering economy. In Morocco, strategic public investments and large infrastructure projects are positioning the country as a regional development hub. Sika's investment ensures the company can meet this demand with localized, responsive solutions.