Sika, the world leader in the development and production of
systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing,
and protection in the building sector and automotive industry, has
broken ground for a new state-of-the-art 250,000 sq. ft. mortar
production plant, expected to be in operation in late 2025.
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DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, N.J., July 12,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sika, the world leader in
the development and production of systems and products for bonding,
sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building
sector and automotive industry, has broken ground for a new
state-of-the-art 250,000 sq. ft. mortar production plant, expected
to be in operation in late 2025.
This landmark investment marks a significant milestone in the
history of Sika Corporation in the United
States. The Northeast Anchor site will produce a full range
of mortars including high-performance cementitious grouts,
self-leveling mortars, and mixes for shotcrete which include
products for residential and commercial construction applications.
Sika will create 50 jobs in Cumberland
County.
"This new investment into our supply chain and manufacturing
footprint is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the
Northeast Region and the surrounding areas of the United States as a prime production hub,"
said Jim Walther, CEO and President,
Sika Corporation USA, "This
strategic move is poised to bolster Sika's leadership position in
providing innovative construction solutions to our valued
customers."
Sika's investment in the Northeast Anchor site is to handle the
increasing volume demand within the proximity to major strategic
metropolitan markets, with a long-term strategy to expand
technology product lines to extend reach into our markets.
Sika is also set to open its newest fully automated warehouse in
Marion, Ohio on July 17, 2024. This 150,000 sq. ft. facility will
inventory finished goods for multiple strategic construction and
industry markets for the United
States.
SIKA CORPORATE PROFILE
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading
position in the development and production of systems and products
for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the
building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in
103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces
innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it
plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the
construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental
compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company
generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion
in 2023.
Media Contact
Russ Livermore, Sika Corporation,
1 248-577-1032, livermore.russ@us.sika.com , usa.sika.com
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