Sika has broken ground for a new state-of-the-art 250,000 sq. ft. mortar production plant in Upper Deerfield Township, New Jersey. The plant is expected to be in operation in late 2025 and will produce a full range of mortars, including high-performance cementitious grouts, self-leveling mortars, and shotcrete mixes, including products for residential and commercial construction applications. Sika will create 50 jobs in Cumberland County.

“This new investment into our supply chain and manufacturing footprint is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the Northeast Region and the surrounding areas of the United States as a prime production hub,” said Jim Walther, CEO and president, Sika Corporation USA, “This strategic move is poised to bolster Sika's leadership position in providing innovative construction solutions to our valued customers.”

Sika’s investment in the Northeast Anchor site is to handle the increasing volume demand within its proximity to major strategic metropolitan markets. The company has a long-term strategy to expand technology product lines to extend its reach into various markets.

Sika is also set to open its newest fully automated warehouse in Marion, Ohio, on July 17, 2024. This 150,000- sq.-ft. facility will inventory finished goods for multiple strategic construction industry markets for the United States.