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No. 12 April 2012

The Mirrorcube

A walkway amongst the trees leads up to the hotel – a cube with a glass facade mirroring the trees and the sky, enabling it to blend seamlessly into the forest.

The Treehotel is located in Harads, 60 km from the Arctic Circle, offering guests a unique experience with modern hotel rooms amidst Sweden’s unspoilt nature. The Treehotel’s rooms afford a fantastic view over the Lule River valley, kilometres of forest and the powerful river. Nestled among the pine trees, you’ll find the Mirrorcube. The exterior reflects the surroundings and the sky, creating a hidden shelter. The interior is made entirely of plywood and the windows allow you a 360 degree view. You will also find a birds nest, a ufo, a blue cone, a cabin and a sauna for up to 8 people in the forest. The Mirrorcube is designed by the architects Tham & Videgård who contacted Sika Denmark at an early stage in the project to find out if it was possible to bond glass onto a metal structure. Structural glazing demands exact calculations, compatible materials, adhesive tests, and specially trained contractors. Sika Denmark assisted in all of these project steps as well as supplying the necessary adhesive materials. The cube is a 4 x 4 x 4 meter aluminium structure attached to a tree. The aluminium was anodised to close the pores and then cleaned with Sika® Aktivator-205. The next step was to add Sika® Spacer Tape HD to add height to the joint, thus ensuring that temperature fluctuation between the glass and the aluminium structure is within the proscribed limits. The glass was then bonded with Sikasil® SG-20, a special type of silicon adhesive for bearing joints. The elastic sealant Sikasil® WS-605 S was used to waterproof the joints. It is also important that the joints can withstand temperature variations, as the temperature of the glass in Harads can range from -30 °C up to 60 °C.The result is a stunning, stable tree room, which can endure pouring rain and heavy snow storms and works just as well in warmer climates.

P. 4-5 Shaping the Future with Sika

P. 6 Hybrid Power for your Wind-screen Replacement

P. 7 Solutrans: the Place to be for Sika France and its Customers

P. 8 Sika Marine Application Guide

P. 9-10 Residential and Commercial Leutschentower

P. 11 Fascination Glass – A Great Experience

Published by Sika Services AG, Tueffenwies 16, 8048 Zurich Switzerland

Photo: Peter Lundstrom, WDO – www.treehotel.se

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Sika Group News

April 17, 2012Annual General Meeting approves the proposals of the Board of DirectorsThe shareholders of Sika AG approved all proposals of the Board of Directors at the ordinary Annual General Meeting on April 17, 2012.The shareholders of Sika AG approved the Annual Report, annual financial statements andconsolidated financial statements for the 2011 business year at the Annual GeneralMeeting in Cham on April 17, 2012. The shareholders also accepted the Board of Directors’ proposal of paying a gross dividend of CHF 45.00 per bearer share and CHF 7.50 per registered share for the 2011 business year, both amounts remaining unchanged from the previous year. The dividend comprises an ordinary gross dividend of CHF 24.00 per bearer share or CHF 4.00 per registered share which is subject to withholding tax, and another component of CHF 21.00 per bearer share or CHF 3.50 per registered share which is exempt from withholding tax in accordance with the capital contribution principle, and which is also exempt from income tax for natural persons domiciled in Switzerland. This proposal bears testimony to Sika’s solid balance sheet and consistent dividend distribution policy. The ex-dividend date is April 19 and the settlement date is April 24, 2012.Paul Hälg, Daniel J. Sauter and Ulrich W. Suter were re-elected for a further three-year term of office. In addition, the Annual General Meeting elected Frits van Dijk to the Board of Directors for the first time. Frits van Dijk was at Nestlé for around 40 years, and was a Member of the Executive Board responsible for Asia, Oceania, Africa and Middle East from 2005 to 2011. Thanks to his experience in business with emerging markets, rolling out new products and managing a major conglomerate, Mr. Van Dijk, who was born in 1947 and comes from the Netherlands, has an ideal basis for his future role on the Board of Directors of Sika AG.All other proposals of the Board of Directors were also approved.

April 17, 2012Growth of over 8% in the first quarterIn the first quarter of 2012, Sika grew by 8.3% in local currencies. Taking into account exchange rate effects of -5.2%, sales in Swiss francs were up 3.1% year-on-year to CHF 1 052.9 million. Sika benefited primarily from strong growth in America.In the first quarter of the 2012 business year, Sika boosted sales by 8.3% in local currencies. This figure includes an acquisition effect of 4.5%. After deducting 5.2% for exchange rate effects, Sika boosted sales in Swiss francs by 3.1% year-on-year to CHF 1 052.9 million.

RegionsSika experienced the strongest growth in America. In North America, the company benefited from increased market share, a good project business and strong renovation activity. In Latin America, Sika maintained its high level of growth, gaining market share in this region as well and also benefiting from increased production capacity. In each of these regions, Sika lifted sales by 18.6% in local currencies. The Europe North region experienced stable growth year-on-year owing to the comparatively cold winter (-0.8% growth in local currencies). In the Asia/Pacific region (1.9% growth in local currencies), the Chinese government’s efforts to tackle inflation had an impact, and various infrastructure construction projects were temporarily put on hold for review purposes. In the other regions, growth in local currencies developed as follows: Europe South 5.1%, IMEA (India, Middle East and Africa) 9.5%. Sika increased sales of products for the construction industry by 7.3% and products for industrial manufacturing by 11.9% in local currencies.

OutlookSika expects development to be stable in Europe. Central and Eastern European countries are developing well, while uncertainties in the peripheral countries persist. Sika anticipates continued solid growth in North and Latin America. With isolated exceptions, the emergingmarkets should continue to exhibit double-

digit growth. The development in terms of margins has continued its positive direction. The measures taken are bearing fruit.

February 8, 2012Sika Strengthens Position in Korean Tunnel Waterproofing MarketSika Korea has agreed to acquire YEAN-IL INDUSTRIAL Co. Ltd. waterproofing business. YEAN-IL holds a leading position in the Korean tunnel waterproofing market with annual sales of approximately CHF 10 million.

Leadership in tunnel waterproofingSika AG has through its Korean subsidiary, Sika Korea Ltd., agreed to acquire 100% of YEAN-IL’s waterproofing business. YEAN-IL INDUSTRIAL Co. Ltd. is a market leader in tunnel waterproofing membranes in South Korea with a well-established brand and long project history.

Future needs traditionYEAN-IL is located approx. 100 km south of Seoul and was established in 1973 by Mr. Myung Ryul Kim. Both the founder and his son (and current CEO) will stay with the business focusing on its integration and further development.Dedicated to local market requirementsThe acquisition of YEAN-IL’s waterproofing business will enable Sika to expand its market position in the Korean infrastructure sector and to offer a wide array of combined product solutions and technologies tailored to the requirements of the local market.

February 2, 2012AIT and Sika sign Strategic AllianceSustainable Cement and ConcreteWith a world production of about 3.3 billion tons, cement is primarily used as an ingredient in concrete, the world’s most widely used construction material. However, the manufacturing process of cement releases CO2 into the atmosphere, at a rate of 850 kg of CO2 for each ton of cement produced, thereby accounting for a total of 5% of the world’s CO2 emissions. The sizable impact cement has on our environment has prompted a number

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of companies to seek new ways for more sustainable alternatives.

CleanCem™ Process“Construction markets worldwide are demanding innovation for more environmentally sustainable cement and concrete. Sika is committed to deliver the best technology to the market to help our customers produce a more sustainable product,” says Philippe Jost, Senior Vice President Concrete Producers at Sika, “Technologies such as AIT’s CleanCem™ process are an inherent part of Sika’s strategy towards the future of our industry.”

Conversion of coal ashAIT has conceived the CleanCem™ method to convert coal ash, a waste material, into a high value substitute for cement. Coal is the main source of power in some of the world’s largest economies, such as China, India and the US. Most of the 1 billion tons of coal ash generated every year is disposed of in landfills.

Cement production “Coal ash is a perfect material to substitute clinker, hence reducing CO2 emissions inherent to cement production, and the environmental toll of large ash disposal sites,” says Marc Zacharias, President and CEO of AIT. AIT’s proprietary technology treats coal ash while it is formed within the power plant. The result is an end product that unlike many of the other alternatives is highly cost-effective, and offers flexibility in production that allows for performance levels tailored to a number of end use applications.

Strong partnership“Sika’s innovative strength and wide footprint throughout the globe will help AIT to accelerate the implementation of our technology and to satisfy the pressing demand we are seeing in multiple markets around the world,” adds Zacharias.

January 10, 2012Robust growth in 2011 In the 2011 business year, Sika lifted sales by 15.5% in local currencies. This figure includes an acquisition effect of 3.8%. After conversion into Swiss francs, sales therefore rose 3.1% year-on-year to CHF 4.55 billion.Sika has expanded in all regions and witnessed

strong growth in the emerging markets of Asia/Pacific and Latin America. Sika also increased sales in the Region North America, winning additional shares in a fiercely fought market. Europe North reported double-digit growth due to weather conditions and thanks to Germany, Poland and Russia, while Europe South was able to maintain growth in the single-digit range on the back of the markets in France and the UK. Broken down by regions, Sika expanded as follows in 2011 in local currencies: Europe North 11.3%, Europe South 4.2%, North America 21.5%, Latin America 21.0%, IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa) 12.3%, Asia/Pacific 28.1%. The growth seen in North America and Asia/Pacific was significantly bolstered by acquisitions, accounting for 5.1% and 14.0% respectively.Sika made eight acquisitions in 2011. Taken together, the acquired companies achieved annualized sales of some CHF 240 million in 2010, placing Sika within its strategic target range. Sika usually targets companies for acquisition which provide it with better market access or which possess technologies that it can distribute though its global sales network.The proportion of sales generated by Sika in the emerging markets is at 36%.In local currencies, sales of products for the building and construction industry were up by 16.3% in the 2011 business year, with an acquisition effect of 4.2%. Sales of products for industrial manufacturing increased 12.0% in local currencies, including an acquisition effect of 2.3%.

December 13, 2011Sika acquires Axim from Italcementi GroupSika AG acquires the global concrete admixture and cement grinding aid business of the Italcementi Group, which are on the market under the brand Axim. Axim generated sales of around CHF 75 million (EUR 61 million) in 2010.Bergamo and Baar - Sika is to acquire the global concrete admixture and cement grinding aid business of Italcementi Group (directly or indirectly controlled by Italcementi or Ciments Français), which are on the market under the brand Axim. Axim has approximately 150 employees and through six legal entities operates several production units and sales organizations in Italy, France, USA, Canada, Morocco and Spain. In 2010 Axim generated sales of around CHF 75 million (EUR 61 million).Axim has a history of over 30 years of experience

in the market and offers a broad and innovative range of concrete admixtures, cement grinding aids and specialized chemicals that enhance the performance of cement and concrete, as well as improve cement production efficiency. “The agreement”, stated Giovanni Ferrario, COO Italcementi Group, “will allow the Group to capitalize the value of this business. Moreover it will further extend the relationship between Italcementi and Sika enhancing the reputation of both companies as innovator in the field of concrete and cement.”This acquisition allows Sika to significantly strengthen its market position in the relevant countries. As Ernst Baertschi CEO from Sika puts it: “This is a major step for Sika in the process of expanding market shares in the admixture business worldwide

December 12, 2011Sika Product Finder - Android App now availableThe new Sika product finder is now available in the Android Store. This tool now allows users to access all Sika product catalogues worldwide from mobile devices running on Android. Further information like technical or safety data sheets can be accessed as well.

December 12, 2011Sika joins European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA)To be even more on the pulse of happening in the photovoltaic industry and to be more involved, Sika has now joined the European Photovoltaic Industry Association. With this participation Sika is strengthening its position to take part in shaping European policies for the European PV industry but with relevance to the PV industry worldwide. Next to this policy driven involvements Sika will be active in the EPIA workshops and fortify its PV network within the EPIA Members Group.The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) is the world’s largest industry association devoted to the solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity market. The association naims to promote PV at national and European levels and to assist its members in their business development in the European Union. EPIA secretariat is located in the “Renewable Energy House”. In the heart of the European area in Brussels, this building gathers all associations involved in renewable energy.

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Shaping the Future with SikaTechnology Day in Hamburg

This year‘s Technology Day for OES was held at Sika Automotive‘s freshly renovated and extended Technical Service Center in Hamburg, Germany. The event was a resounding success, not least thanks to the wholehearted commitment of all employees involved in the meticulous preparations.

Bonding as a key twenty-first-century technologyThe event kicked off with a talk by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Schäfers from Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, who emphasized the pivotal role played by bonding as the technology of tomorrow. The numerous participants from the technical departments of our key customers received a comprehensive briefing on the trends and prospects for adhesive technology. After this introduction, the visitors were well prepared for the four subsequent workshops, during which they had a chance to gather practical experience. The balanced mix of theoretical background and hands-on demonstration proved a very lucid way of conveying the innovative technologies.

Reactive polyolefin hot-meltsIn the first workshop, the spectators were nothing short of dumbfounded by the excellent bonding results achieved without any pretreatment of the joined PP components. As the speaker explained the workings of the adhesive, the initial amazement gave way to the simple realization that the use of SikaMelt® obviates the need for any preparation of PP substrates. The advantages include shorter process times and vastly enhanced process security without any additional investment.

Exterior structural bondingThe second workshop took the form of a carefully structured presentation explaining which adhesive technologies are essential to lightweight construction and hybrid components. Not only do SikaForce® and SikaPower® offer a substitute for traditional joining methods, they also deliver major benefits where different substrate types need to be bonded together. One particular merit of structural bonding is that it achieves far superior force transmission in conjunction with lower material thicknesses.

Exterior elastic bondingThe focus of the third workshop was on the optimum construction of joints that are required to remain elastic. The multitasking capabilities of Sikaflex® and SikaForce® successfully convinced the participants that bonding and sealing are not mutually exclusive: here, the dual functionality cuts process times while broadening the component design options. Other potential advantages include lower-weight components, reduced costs and shorter production times.

Hot-melt film pre-coating/laminating dispersion adhesivesNo less intriguing for the customer representatives was the fourth workshop, in which they were familiarized with the advantages of film pre-coating and updated on the very latest developments in NMP-free laminating dispersion adhesives. Here too, the speakers successfully combined visually aided explanations with hands-on demonstrations to highlight the benefits of these technologies. The participants were themselves invited to try out some of the details that are central to their everyday work.

Technology day OES Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Schäfers

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TeamworkFor our customers, the carefully pitched theoretical presentations and heavily practice-oriented workshops succeeded – within the space of a day – in casting new light on some of their projects. At follow-up meetings already arranged with customers, the newly acquired insights will be concretized and implemented in what will become new projects for Sika. This underscores the enormous potential of events such as Technology Day in exploiting Sika Automotive‘s credentials as a system partner to achieve long-term project success and fruitful customer relations. I should particularly like to mention the positive feedback from many of the participants in respect of our active corporate culture and teamwork. As one visitor put it, „When you attend a professional event like this, you immediately realize that this level of achievement depends on highly motivated employees who work as a team.“May I take this opportunity to thank all staff members who have shown, through their unstinting commitment, that their Sika triangle – like their heart – is „in the right place“!

Hands-on demonstration

Benjamin Krämer holding a presentation

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Hybrid Power for your Windscreen Replacement

Sika introduces the Sikaflex®-556 windscreen adhesive, based on Sika’s unique PUR Hybrid Technology. PUR hybrids are isocyanate-free adhesives with a polyurethane backbone. This technology achieves the strength levels specified by car manufacturers, as well as offering the ease-of-application of MS Polymer adhesives.

In December 2011, Sika performed an FMVSS 212/208 crash test with Sikaflex®-556 at the Autoliv Crash Test Facility in Germany. Our market field engineer, Thomas Brodbeck, a trained specialist in auto glass replacement, carried out the installation on a Volkswagen Golf V. (As is our custom when conducting crash tests, an accident-free car with less than 100,000 km on the clock was used.)The installation was completed in the early morning under the supervision of TÜV Süd; the glass was prepared using Sika® Cleaner S (II) and Sika® Aktivator PRO. A total of 320 ml of Sikaflex®-556 was applied to the car body. After the windscreen was attached, the car was kept at 21°C and about 40% r.h. for 3 hours. It was then released and accelerated up to

50 km/h before it crashed into the rigid wall - as required by the FMVSS 212/208 test standard. Sikaflex®-556 came through the crash without any delamination and is now TÜV-certified.Sikaflex®-556 is ideal for windscreen replacements performed in a workshop. It combines ease-of-use with fast and reliable Safe Drive-Away Times. Owing to its composition - free of isocyanates, PVC and solvents - it meets rigid Scandinavian health and safety requirements.

About SikaSika is the market-leader in the AGR direct-glazing industry. The key to success with customers is our unique ability to provide three very valuables services: one, the lowest cost-per-installation system in the AGR industry when safety and liability are an issue; two, the most reliable technical field service for educating technicians; andthree, the most effective tools to help our customers grow their business.Innovation, coupled with the proven safety, reliability and ease-of-use of our products, makes the Sika system the number one choice among auto glass professionals.

All Sika AGR adhesive systems have been crash tested and exceed rigorous federal safety standards (FMVSS 212/208). Since installation needs differ from shop to shop and region to region, the Sika product range has been designed to provide just the right product for every installer’s needs – for use in the hot and dry climates of the Mojave desert to the cold and wet climates of the north. Millions of successful windscreen replacements over the years leave no doubt about Sika’s reliability.

For more information, visit: www.sika.com/oemapproved

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Solutrans: The Place to be for Sika France and its Customers Cabreta wins award for its TIPP TOP dumpster vehicle using SikaPower® Technology

Sika France actively participated in the Solutrans road haulage and urban transport solutions show last December in order to highlight its position as one of the major players for bonding and sealing technologies in transportation.

On the back of the recovery seen by the road and urban transportation segment, Solutrans 2011 stood out as the major event for manufacturers of industrial vehicles and light trucks. The exhibition is marked by the dynamism and technological innovation that demonstrates why road haulage and urban transport are vital to every sector of the economy and daily life. At the show, Sika France rolled out two new products to facilitate vehicle maintenance:• SikaGard®-6680, a water based sound deadening and anti chip underbody coating.• Sikaflex®-553, a two-component adhesive and sealant for multipurpose assembly.

Sika France client Cabreta, a bodymaker with over 50 years of experience is one of the main builders of steel tippers on the French 3 to 4 tons public works truck and semi-trailer market. Cabreta was also exhibiting at Solutrans with the aim of establishing the company as the leading expert on tippers for light commercial trucks. It boasts a production volume of around 4.000 vehicles per year.

Our client received the Solutrans Technical Innovation Award in the industrial vehicles category for its TIPP TOP dumpster vehicle, which is 33% lighter than their traditional dumpsters.

The weight saving is thanks to the use of ultra high strength steel, which makes the vehicle 160 kilos lighter and enables an increase in transport loads as well as a reduction in fuel consumption.

This is possible because SikaPower® is used in the assembly process. Welding creates uneven surfaces on the light steel, which is 1-2 mm instead of the commonly used steel of 2–3 mm, depending of the vehicle part.

The successful application of SikaPower® in the Cabreta process lies in the fact that our product works on oiled surfaces without any pre-treatment and it contains glass balls to allow control of the thickness of the joint. SikaPower® is perfect for the BIW and powder coating process and does not require any adjustment. And more importantly, the bonding of the side panels on light steel spells a saving of 160 kilos on the dumpster alone.

Group picture at Sika headquarters.

Solutrans awards :Trailers and semi-trailers category: Winner: LAMBERET with SR2 Super Beef / LCV category: Winner: CABRETA with TIPP TOP / Equipment category: Winner: HALDEX with Trailer Emergency Module –TEM Safe Parking / Special Jury Award Winner: CARRIER TRANSICOLD EUROPE with Pulsor / En-vironment, ergonomic and savings are the key facts taken into consideration for the awards.

Sika booth at Solutrans

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Sika Marine Application Guide - Online

When spring is coming it is time for a lot of boat owners to start preparing their boats or yachts for the relaxing time at sea together with family and/or friends. These preparations often include some major refurbishments that can be complicated and have to be done correct in order to maintain the safety on board.

Therefore from beginning March Sika has launched an Application Guide on

www.sika.com/marineapplication

The Application Guide not only shows step-by-step how to make the refurbishment, but also where it is necessary to pay extra attention in order to avoid mistakes.

The Application Guide is a great help to the Do-It-Yourself as well as to the professional market. The distributor can show the applications in the store when selling the products but it is also a help for the applicator who can easily print it out from the web and bring it along to the jobsite to check the application is being done in a correct way.

The Internet-Site is build up to allow a download of the complete guide or only the needed chapters. Latest updates which have been implemented are always pointed out and directly implemented into the guide.

Further information on our Marine solutions:www.sika.com/marine

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Residential and Commercial Leutschentower

18-story high-rise with 2591 large timber/aluminum tilt-and-turn window units.

The building’s most striking features include the unusual colors and configuration of the facade, in particular the rhythmic arrangement of gold-anodized lesenes. The facade hosts a warm play of colors that shift in line with the daylight conditions, offering a counterpoint to the glass fronts of the neighboring office buildings.

The non-structural curtain walling comprises thermally insulated concrete spandrels with back-ventilated glass

panels, which are surmounted by windows: double-glazed insulating glass units are incorporated in the office component and triple-glazed units (Uw=0.82 W/m2K) on the residential stories, all in timber/aluminum. According to window manufacturer Baumgartner, a total 2591 windows were installed. A stick-system solution was adopted for the retail areas on the ground floor. The windows (Baumgartner Saphir HM 55 Integral) are structurally bonded assemblies incorporating Sika products and were chosen by the architect on account of their slender frames. The use of plastics windows was not considered acceptable.

Thanks to the continuous strip windows (all units openable) with low spandrel heights, every single apartment commands a magnificent view of Zurich and the surrounding area. The additional glass safety barriers on the exterior are hardly visible.

Incorporated on the rooftop are some 44 nesting places for alpine swifts: the birds are able to reach their accommodation through an opening in the facade. The first of these “tenants” are scheduled to arrive next spring.

The Leutschentower, Zurich Switzerland

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Project: Residential and commercial LeutschentowerOwner: SwissReLocation: Zurich, SwitzerlandDesign + project architect: Bétrix Consolascio Architekten AG, ZurichProduction information: Zwimpfer Partner Architekten AG, ZurichBuilt: 2011Window manufacturer: Baumgartner AGWindow type: Timber/aluminum with opening lights on all storiesGlass: All windows with triple-glazed IGUsSika Products in use: SikaFast®-5201

The winners take it all – in front of London’s skyline (Picture 2).

Advantages of Bonding Technology

– Improvement of thermal insulation up to 20%– Up to 30% more light– Dynamic Ioad: Increase of approved wind load up to 10%– Reduction of production costs up to 10 %– Reduction of service costs up to 90 %– Up to 90% lower complaint rate

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Fascination Glass – A Great Experience

A new successful Sika Experience event took place from 23 January to 2 February 2012. The Marketfield Fenestration hosted one chemical and three civil engineers which the jury had chosen from among 70 applicants. The happy winners, Lenka Vosvrdova from the Czech Republic, Jihyun Yoo from South Korea, Rahul Meena from India and Alexandros Tolis from Greece, were accompanied by the British journalist Maria Jasiewicz.

Sika Schweiz in Zurich was the starting point. After the personal introductions, the participants learned about Sika, Marketfield Facade, -Fenestration Insulating glass, and our window technology. Following the theoretical part, a tour around R&D and the production area was organized. The following day, architect Beat Kämpfen made a presentation at his office and showed the group around several energy efficient reference buildings in the city of Zurich. Over the course of the next few days, the group visited the following

production sites, which they thought very impressive: Interpane in Seingbouse, France, produces about 800 tons of float glass a day. The four engineers were very impressed by the 800 meter long production hall, which had to be built from east to west in order to avoid being affected by the earth’s rotation. The next highlight was the BMW production facility in Munich, Germany. During the 4 km tour, the students learned a lot about bonding technology and automated production, points that are also gaining importance in window manufacturing. And last but not least, they learned about the production of windows at Internorm’s site in Sarleinsbach, Austria. Internorm is Europe’s leading window producer with about 1 million PVC and wood windows coming off the shelf annually.After their busy week, the group enjoyed a nice winter weekend in Wildhaus, Switzerland, with perfect, winter weather.

The second week began with practical work. In the silicone laboratory in Widen our students learned to produce their own insulating glass, and to bond a complete

window as well as some facade elements. This was an excellent experience. On Tuesday they travelled to the trip’s final destination – Sika Engineering Silicones in Milan, Italy – where they learned about silicone production.

These 10 days full of enthusiasm and excitement ensured that the 2000 km trip thorough 5 European countries was also a great and unique experience for us as hosts.

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Maria Jasiewicz (Journalist), Matthias Dick, Alexandros Tolis, Rahul Meena, Jihyun Yoo, Lenka Vosvrdova.

Jihyun Yoo at the practical workshopFoto: Lenka Vosvrdova

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Event Calendar 2012

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DATE COUNTRY CITY EVENT FURTHER INFORMATION

September 4 – 7, 2012 Germany Hamburg SMM smm-hamburg.de

September 10 – 13, 2012 USA Orlando, Florida Solar Power International www.solarpowerinternational.com

September 11 – 16, 2012 Germany Frankfurt Automechanika www.messefrankfurt.com

September 18 – 21, 2012 Germany Berlin InnoTrans www1.messe-berlin.de

September 20 – 27, 2012 Germany Hannover IAA www.iaa.de

September 25 – 28, 2012 Germany Frankfurt Photovoltaic Solar Energy www.photovoltaic-conference.com Conference and Exhibition

October 23 – 26, 2012 Germany Düsseldorf Solrapeg www.solarpeq.de

October 23 – 26, 2012 Germany Düsseldorf Glasstec www.glasstec.de

November 29 – 30, 2012 Spain Sevilla CSP Today www.csptoday.com

December 8 – 16, 2012 France Paris Nautic www.www.salonnautiqueparis.com

Application of Sika Products in a Light Rail Project in Turkey

At the end of September, the first section of a train for Izmir Light Rail Line 2, produced by an important customer of Sika – CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. – was shipped from the port of Shanghai, through the Strait of Malacca, across the Indian Ocean, and arrived in Turkey. This is the first high-end light rail project exported from China to Europe that this company has developed independently.

CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., Ltd. has always been an important customer of Sika. Sika’s products are mainly used for side glass bonding, front window glazing, fiberglass mask bonding and structural part bonding (side panels / roofs) as well as for internal and external sealing. Through cooperation with CSR Zhuzhou, Sika’s products have been widely used in metro rail vehicles in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan and other cities. Owing to development of their

export projects, they have also been utilized in India, Malaysia, Turkey and many other countries.

In addition to highly competent technical and sales support during the project, the future post-sales service and Sika’s global sales network play a very important role. This is one of the major advantages of Sika which is considered and appreciated by customers when selecting suppliers. These factors will enable Sika to continue growing in the rail market, which is expected to gain in importance in the future as a result of the strong urbanization trend and population increases.