New production sites in Singapore and China
With two new plants in Singapore and the Chinese city of Xi'an, Sika aims to fulfil local demand even better and significantly reduce transport distances. The speciality chemicals company expects continuous growth in the construction industry in both regions.
Sika is expanding its global presence with new production facilities in Singapore and China. The new plant in Singapore specialises in mortar production. In contrast, the entire product range, including tile adhesives, cementitious waterproofing and floor coatings, will be manufactured in Xi’an in north-west China. The new factories should significantly reduce transport distances.
“The expansion of our production capacities in Singapore and China is an important step in our growth strategy in Asia,” said Philippe Jost, Regional Head Asia/Pacific, in a press release. “Thanks to the new plants, we can serve our customers in these two key markets even better with our innovative solutions. In addition, both factories contribute to Sika’s sustainability performance by utilising energy-efficient processes and environmentally friendly materials.”
According to Sika, Singapore’s construction industry is expected to grow by 4.1 per cent annually until 2028. A government masterplan for infrastructure development envisages around 22.5 billion Swiss francs for the construction of railway stations and important transport corridors.
The new plant in Xi’an is Sika’s 35th in China. The construction industry in the country is expected to be worth the equivalent of 4.3 trillion Swiss francs in 2025 and grow by 3.9 per cent annually until 2028. China has reportedly budgeted half a trillion Swiss francs for infrastructure projects and more ambitious quality targets in the construction industry, and a further 12 trillion francs for the net-zero target by 2060.