What strategic shift has Sika made in China’s construction chemicals market, and why?

Sika has re-calibrated its business model in China from being 'originally very heavily focused on new-build projects' to also prioritizing the renovation business, especially in saturated urban markets like Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. This shift reflects its response to market fragmentation and saturation in new construction, enabling it to tap into sustained growth opportunities in the renovation sector. The company has further fragmented its business operations locally to better adapt to China’s non-uniform market conditions.

Why does Sika view data centres as a key growth driver globally, and where is demand strongest?

Sika views data centres as 'a definite growth driver' because operators prioritize building the most secure structures to avoid operational disruptions, creating strong demand for its high-performance construction chemicals. The company reports that its data centres pipeline is 'full', with booming activity not only in the U.S. but also across Europe and Asia — indicating broad-based, geographically diversified demand driven by digital infrastructure expansion.

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