Swiss construction chemical giant Sika has officially begun production in Bangladesh, marking a significant expansion of its global manufacturing network. The company inaugurated its new facility on 3 November at the Meghna Industrial Economic Zone (MIEZ) in Narayanganj.
The factory will manufacture a range of products used across construction, automotive bonding, sealing, and protection applications, strengthening supply to Bangladesh’s fast-growing construction sector.
The inauguration event was attended by Reto Rengg, Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh, as the chief guest. Mostafa Kamal, Chairman and Managing Director of Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), joined as special guest.
Sika has invested 5.19 million Swiss francs (CHF) to establish the new facility, which spans 80,945 square metres. The plant features:
The Bangladesh operation also marks Sika’s 100th global subsidiary, underscoring its commitment to expanding presence in high-growth emerging markets.
Sika is a global leader in systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting across the building and automotive industries. With operations in over 100 countries, 400+ factories, and a workforce of 34,000, the company brings extensive technical and manufacturing experience.
“Sika is everywhere. Sustainability remains at the core of our innovation,” said Sanjiban Roy Nadi, Country Head of Sika Bangladesh. He emphasised that Sika’s solutions focus on durability, energy efficiency, and material optimisation.
Bangladesh’s construction chemicals market, estimated at over USD 100 million, offers strong prospects for long-term growth.
Company officials noted that the new production facility will:
The commissioning of the plant marks a major step toward deeper industrial collaboration between Switzerland and Bangladesh.
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