Business Deal Sika Takes Over Construction Chemicals Firm Gulf Additive Factory

Source: Press release Sika 2 min Reading Time

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Located in Qatar, Gulf Additive Factory is one of the most well-known construction chemicals company in the country. With this acquisition, Sika aims to strengthen its presence in Qatar.

The acquisition strengthens Sika’s foothold in the country and provides exciting opportunities for further expansion.(Source:  Sika)
The acquisition strengthens Sika’s foothold in the country and provides exciting opportunities for further expansion.
(Source: Sika)

Baar/Switzerland – 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. The acquisition strengthens Sika’s foothold in the country and provides exciting opportunities for further expansion.

Gulf Additive Factory (GAF) is renowned for its high-quality solutions and profound technical expertise. An extensive product range, including concrete admixtures, mortars, flooring, waterproofing and facade systems is manufactured in a strategically well-located production facility close to Doha.

GAF’s large, modern manufacturing site will provide Sika with the opportunity to expand and drive growth in Qatar and the neighboring countries. The combination of Sika’s existing product portfolio and locally produced additions, such as the EIFS system, perfectly positions Sika to benefit from the increased demand for energy efficient “cool houses”. Furthermore, the possibility to consolidate its operations to one site will generate important cost efficiencies.

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The construction market in Qatar is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4 % until 2028. Growth will be driven by large investments in the energy and utilities sector as well as major projects in transportation, healthcare, tourism, and industrial manufacturing. The positive outlook is supported by Qatar National Vision 2030 with the key goal to diversify the economy while focusing on social and environmental development.

"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," shares Christoph Ganz, Regional Manager EMEA.

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