Sika has begun to produce reinforced fibers for customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa at its manufacturing plant in Troisdorf, Germany, and the new production line has been put into operation.

Sika started to produce concrete reinforcement fibers for the EMEA region. Source: Sika

Made of polypropylene, fibers are used to increase the structural strength of concrete. Through this new production line, Sika will continue to expand its range of concrete additives and position itself as a single-source supplier for the construction industry.

The global market for steel and synthetic fibers for concrete applications is estimated to be approximately 687 million euros, with synthetic fibers growing the fastest. Crude fibers are mainly used to replace steel reinforced concrete or shotcrete structures. Typical areas of use include tunnels, mining, precast concrete components and industrial floors, as well as foundations and floor blocks. The new fibers not only improve the safety, durability and applicability of the concrete, but they are also added to the ready-mixed concrete during the mixing process, thereby improving the efficiency of the construction process.

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