New mortar plant opens in Liaoning
Sika has inaugurated a new plant in Liaoning, China, creating a site for the manufacture of mortar products. With this production facility, the company aims to optimally fulfil market demand and reduce logistics distances.
Sika has commissioned a state-of-the-art mortar plant in Liaoning, China. The globally active speciality chemicals company for construction and industry announced in a press release that this is its 34th production site in China. Mortar, tile adhesives and waterproofing solutions are to be produced there and supplied to customers in three provinces in the north-east of the country and in east-central Mongolia. The aim is to shorten delivery times and optimise service.
According to the press release, the product range includes mortar products that contain up to 20 per cent recycled raw materials during production, such as waste dust and mineral residues. At the same time, the plant opening marks the start of an initiative for Sika to switch from natural to alternative sands. Sika aims to cover half of its sand requirements with alternative materials by 2028.
The new building houses production facilities, offices, laboratories and infrastructure for warehousing and logistics. “The expansion underlines our commitment to quality and excellence and is also aligned with global sustainability goals,” said Philippe Jost, Regional Head Asia and Pacific.