27 May 2019
DETAILS
Following the establishment
of the national subsidiary in 2012,
Sika is expanding its presence in Qatar
with its own production facility,
thereby positioning itself
as a provider of high-performance product technologies
that are now manufactured
on a local basis and close to customers.
Alongside production lines
for concrete-admixture manufacturing,
the main office and
a central storage facility will be located at the site.
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Ivo Schädler,
EMEA Regional Manager
"The optimization of our supply chain will enable us
to play an even greater role
in major construction projects in Qatar.
Having our own production capacities
available locally makes it possible for us
to lower transportation costs
and enhance proximity to customers."
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
DRIVING THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
As well as investing in stadiums and related infrastructure
for the 2022 Soccer World Cup,
Qatar is expanding its transport
and energy infrastructures
with roads, ports, railroads, and power plants.
One important major project is
the Doha Metro, a rapid transport system
linking the capital with its suburbs.
The gas sector is also attracting large-scale investment.
Average annual growth of more than 9%
is forecasted for Qatar's construction industry
until 2023.
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