Expanding Horizons: Sika Boosts Construction Chemical Production in Eastern Kazakhstan

Expanding Horizons: Sika Boosts Construction Chemical Production in Eastern Kazakhstan

(IN BRIEF) Sika has inaugurated its new production plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, featuring advanced production lines for mortar and concrete admixtures and a modern laboratory. This facility, which is the company’s fourth in the country, is strategically situated in a major industrial area in eastern Kazakhstan—a region rich in minerals and home to a burgeoning mining and industrial sector. The new plant will help Sika address the growing demand in both the mining and construction industries. Christoph Ganz, Regional Manager for EMEA, noted that this expansion is designed to cater to the region’s needs with innovative construction chemical solutions. The press release also highlights Kazakhstan’s promising construction industry, which is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 4.2% until 2028, driven by significant investments in infrastructure and industrial projects valued at close to CHF 160 billion.

(PRESS RELEASE) BAAR, 8-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika has launched a new production facility in Ust-Kamenogorsk, marking a significant expansion of its operations in Kazakhstan. This state-of-the-art plant features dedicated production lines for mortar and concrete admixtures along with a fully equipped modern laboratory. As the fourth factory established by Sika in Kazakhstan, the facility is strategically positioned in a prominent industrial zone in the eastern region. Known globally as a leader in construction chemicals, Sika is actively engaged in major projects in Kazakhstan, a market that is rapidly evolving.

The inauguration of the Ust-Kamenogorsk facility represents a crucial strategic advancement, further solidifying Sika’s footprint in this vital region. Kazakhstan boasts extensive mineral resources, which underpins a thriving mining sector. This, combined with a host of companies in chemical, energy, and automotive industries in the east, drives a growing need for both commercial and residential construction. These factors are fueling robust demand for Sika’s innovative construction solutions.

Christoph Ganz, Regional Manager for EMEA and a member of the Group Management, remarked, “The new production plant in eastern Kazakhstan will enable us to meet the growing demand from the mining and construction industries for high-performance 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.” The construction sector in Kazakhstan is on track for sustained growth, with projections indicating an average annual expansion of 4.2% until 2028. Investments in energy projects, water storage reservoirs, transportation infrastructure, and industrial parks are contributing to the country’s construction projects being valued at nearly CHF 160 billion.

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 industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Its 34,000 or so employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

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SOURCE: Sika AG