Sika to acquire Akkim, expanding global adhesives presence, boosting production capacity, and strengthening distribution networks across high-growth regional markets.
Sika has announced an agreement to acquire Akkim, a prominent global producer of adhesives and sealants headquartered in Turkey. The proposed transaction represents a significant milestone in Sika’s strategy to accelerate its global expansion in the adhesives and sealants segment, while reinforcing its footprint across high-growth regional markets.
Through this acquisition, Sika aims to substantially strengthen its competitive position in the global adhesives and sealants industry. Akkim’s strong market presence, diversified product portfolio, and extensive distribution network will provide Sika with enhanced access to key growth markets spanning Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. The deal will also broaden Sika’s geographic reach and deepen its penetration in the distribution channel, unlocking new avenues for revenue growth and customer engagement.
Akkim is a fast-growing, family-owned enterprise with a solid reputation in the construction-focused adhesives and sealants sector. In 2025, the company generated net sales of approximately CHF 220 million, reflecting its robust performance and expanding global presence. Its broad portfolio addresses a wide range of adhesive and sealant technologies and applications, supported by proprietary formulations developed through a dedicated and capable research and development team. This innovation-driven approach has enabled Akkim to build long-standing relationships with customers across diverse markets.
Operationally, Akkim brings significant manufacturing strength to the transaction. The company operates two large-scale and highly efficient production facilities located in Turkey and Romania. Additionally, it is expanding its production footprint with the development of a new major manufacturing site in Turkey, further increasing capacity to meet rising demand. These strategically positioned facilities are well placed to serve as regional production and export hubs, providing Sika with improved supply chain efficiency and enhanced service capabilities across a broad geographic area.
The acquisition aligns closely with Sika’s Strategy 2028 framework, which prioritizes growth in adhesives and sealants and expansion of its distribution, retail, and e-commerce channels. Akkim’s deep expertise in distribution channel management and its well-established network will significantly bolster Sika’s ability to scale its operations in these segments. The combination is expected to generate meaningful synergies, particularly through cross-selling opportunities across complementary product categories such as repair mortars and waterproofing systems.
From a strategic standpoint, the transaction offers several key value drivers. First, it expands Sika’s product offering, particularly for distribution-focused customers, strengthening its position as a preferred partner to distributors. Second, it leverages Akkim’s customer access and regional footprint to accelerate growth and enhance market penetration. Third, it enhances Sika’s production network with additional capacity and optimized operational efficiency, supporting long-term expansion in distribution-driven markets.
Christoph Ganz, Regional Manager EMEA at Sika, emphasized that the acquisition marks an important step in reinforcing the company’s leadership in adhesives and sealants. He highlighted the strong growth platform, complementary product portfolio, and deep customer relationships that Akkim brings to the Sika organization.
The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
