January 21, 2025 | Written by Mary Bailey
Sika AG (Baar, Switzerland) has opened two new manufacturing plants in Singapore and Xi’an in northwest China. The new Singapore factory specializes in mortar production, while the Xi’an facility manufactures the full range of Sika products, including tile adhesives, cementitious waterproofing and flooring solutions. Both factories will allow Sika to better respond to local market demands while significantly reducing logistics distances.
The highly automated factory in Singapore will serve local customers in the metropolitan area, which has a population of over 6 million people. Although extensive urban planning has created many green and recreational spaces, Singapore remains the third most densely populated country in the world. This high population density has created a strong performance-driven demand for innovative and sustainable construction solutions.
The new Xi’an factory is the second major facility recently opened in China and expands Sika’s footprint in northwestern China. Another factory, which opened earlier this year, is dedicated to the northeastern part of the country. With this addition, Sika now operates 35 manufacturing facilities across the country.
Philip Jost, Regional Manager Asia/Pacific: “Expanding our operations in Singapore and China is an important step in our overall growth strategy in Asia. The new factory will provide innovative solutions in these two key markets. In addition, both facilities will contribute to Sika’s sustainability performance by incorporating energy-efficient processes and environmentally friendly materials into its operations.
Singapore’s construction market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% until 2028. Growth is expected to be supported by the 2040 Land Transport Master Plan mandated by the government’s infrastructure agency. The plan calls for an estimated investment of CHF 22.5 billion in the construction of train stations and priority transport corridors.
China’s construction market is estimated to be worth CHF 4.3 trillion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% until 2028. As part of the current five-year plan, the government has earmarked more than CHF 5 trillion for infrastructure projects. and improving construction quality goals. Furthermore, the country is investing CHF 12 trillion in the green transition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, leading to increased demand for sustainable solutions.
