Sika AG, a Swiss speciality chemical company, has launched a new production facility in Ust-Kamenogorsk (or Oskemen), Kazakhstan.
The site houses production lines and a modern laboratory dedicated to mortar and concrete admixtures. Located in a key eastern industrial region of Kazakhstan, this is Sika’s fourth factory in the country.
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This new site in Ust-Kamenogorsk is a key strategic milestone for Sika, facilitating deeper penetration into a vital market. Eastern Kazakhstan has a substantial mining sector and a significant presence of firms in the chemical, energy and automotive sectors. The continued growth of these industries creates significant demand for Sika’s offerings, which is further amplified by the growing residential housing market.
Christoph Ganz, regional manager of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, stated that the new plant will help address the rising demand from the mining and construction industries for mortars and concrete admixtures.
“With an abundance in minerals, Kazakhstan presents significant opportunities, and we are committed to serving this region with our innovative solutions,” he added.
The new Kazakhstan site underscores Sika’s continued global expansion through strategic investments. Last week, it commissioned a new plant in Ecuador. Over the past year, it has announced investments in Singapore, China, Indonesia, and Peru.
Headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, Sika has an operational presence across Africa, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Europe. It has over 34,000 employees globally.
