Concreting aid provider, Sika, commences production of additives in Romania
Sika Strengthens Presence in Eastern Europe with New Concrete Additives Facility
Sika, a Swiss multinational specialty chemical company, has expanded its footprint in Eastern Europe with the opening of a new concrete additives production facility in Corlătești, Prahova County, Romania. The investment of EUR 1.5 million aims to increase production capacity and flexibility, tailoring to local market needs [1][4].
The new facility, operated by Sika Romania, will enable the adaptation of additive formulations specifically for regional construction demands, enhancing Sika's market responsiveness [4]. While specific advanced technologies used at this facility are not detailed, the plant emphasizes flexible production processes, suggesting the use of adaptable production technology allowing rapid recipe adjustments.
The new unit gives Sika the flexibility needed to better respond to the increasingly dynamic demands of the construction market in Romania. This strategic expansion aligns with broader industry trends of improving operational efficiency, which often contribute to reduced emissions and environmental footprint indirectly through optimized resource use and localized production, minimizing transportation emissions [4].
In addition, the new facility supports circular economy principles and incorporates environmentally focused technologies. However, no direct data on the carbon footprint reduction or sustainability measures of this new plant was provided.
Ileana Nicolae, Sika's head of Eastern Europe, stated that the investment in Corlătești marks a concrete step in their regional expansion. Sika Romania, which employs over 600 people, operates five industrial platforms nationwide and is a key player in developing chemical solutions for various sectors, including construction and automotive [2][3].
The Sika Group, a subsidiary of the Swiss company Sika, reported annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion (USD 13.4 billion) in 2024 and operates in 102 countries globally, with over 400 production sites [5]. The new facility is located on a local industrial platform and is a key step in Sika's Eastern European expansion strategy.
For more information about the new facility, please visit iulian@our website. A photo credit for the featured image can be found at Marlon Trottmann | Dreamstime.com.
References:
- Sika Romania inaugurates new concrete additives production facility
- Sika Romania
- Sika Group Annual Report 2024
- Interview with Ileana Nicolae, Sika's head of Eastern Europe
- Sika Group Employee Numbers
- The new concrete additives production facility in Corlătești, Romania, operated by Sika Romania, will help the company in the finance sector to tailor their products to the specific demands of the Eastern European market, enhancing their industry responsiveness.
- The strategic expansion of Sika into Eastern Europe, as indicated by the new facility in Romania, not only supports their growth in the construction market but also aligns with broader industry trends by improving operational efficiency, which often contributes to reduced emissions and a smaller environmental footprint.
