Sika Acquires Gulf Additive Factory
Sika has acquired Gulf Additive Factory in the State of Qatar. The company manufactures a wide range of construction chemical products and has a strong standing in the fast-growing Qatar construction market.
Gulf Additive Factory (GAF) produces high-quality construction solutions—including admixtures, mortars, flooring, waterproofing, and EIFS—at a modern facility near Doha. This strengthens Sika’s position in Qatar by enabling local production, cost efficiencies, and meeting demand for energy-efficient buildings, as the country’s construction market is set to grow over 4% annually through 2028, driven by major investments and the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Christoph Ganz, Regional Manager EMEA: “With this acquisition, we will strengthen our local expertise and production setup. It will provide us with a strong foundation to continue to drive our growth and benefit from the ambitious investment programs in both the infrastructure and commercial construction segments. We warmly welcome the GAF employees to the Sika team and look forward to growing our business together.”
Recent Global Investments
Sika also recently announced major investments to expand its manufacturing footprint in China, Brazil, and Morocco, reinforcing its “Local-for-Local” strategy and global growth ambitions. The company has upgraded its Suzhou site in China for advanced polyurethane technologies, extended its Belo Horizonte facility in Brazil to boost admixture production, and opened a new mortar and admixtures plant near Agadir, Morocco. These moves strengthen Sika’s ability to serve regional markets with local production and innovation, positioning the company to capitalize on construction market growth in all three countries.
Thomas Hasler, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "These site investments reflect the trust our customers place in us and our long-term commitment to the markets we serve. By expanding our local manufacturing capabilities, we are not only improving responsiveness—we are building a resilient, sustainable foundation for growth alongside our longtime customers and partners."
