TAGS: Epoxy Adhesives
Sika expands its production capacity in the United Arab Emirates with the commissioning of a new manufacturing facility to produce epoxy resins for its flooring adhesive solutions. The new facility will increase flexibility in production, shorten delivery times, optimize cost structures and reduce inventories.
Sealing Surfaces of Industrial Floors
Epoxy resins are an important component of Sika’s flooring adhesive solutions, for target market flooring. The site in Dubai was established in 2018 as a strategic distribution and sales center for the region. The epoxy resins are used to seal the surfaces of industrial floors and flooring for private homes, to ensure that the floor coverings are hard-wearing and resilient to mechanical and chemical exposure.
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By producing epoxy products in Dubai for the states in the Gulf Cooperation Council, we are increasing our competitiveness and specifically strengthening our position in the region’s flooring solutions market. We have clear growth targets in the Middle East, which we are systematically implementing with the expansion of our locally produced product portfolio," said Ivo Schaedler, Regional Manager EMEA.
The economy of the United Arab Emirates is in decline because of the COVID-19 crisis and the drop in the oil price. However, due to extensive investments in the transport infrastructure, the construction industry is expected to recover quickly. As early as 2021, the building sector would see growth of 1.8 percent and gain further momentum in subsequent years.
Source: Sika