A large Swiss manufacturer of construction materials buys a Turkish operator with a factory in Romania
A major Swiss construction materials manufacturer is buying Akkim, a leading global adhesives and sealants manufacturer based in Turkey, which also has a factory in Romania, according to the announcement of the Swiss company Sika.
Sika buys Akkim, which has a factory in Romania. Archive photo
“This acquisition will strengthen Sika's position in global adhesives industry and sealants and will unlock substantial growth opportunities through an expanded presence in the distribution channel and a wider geographical reach. In addition, Akkim will add considerable manufacturing capacity, enabling a more efficient operational footprint”, informed Sika.
Akkim is a fast growing family business with an extensive presence in the global adhesives and sealants industry. The company has generated net sales of approximately CHF 220 million in 2025. Its broad customer base is served through Akkim's extensive and well-established distribution network, focused on the fast-growing markets of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. With its extensive product portfolio, the company covers a wide range of adhesives and sealants applications and technologies for the construction sector. The offer is based on patented formulas developed by a strong research and development team.
Akkim has a factory in Romania
Akkim operates two large-scale and highly efficient production facilities in Turkey and Romania and is currently strengthening its capacity with a new major facility in Turkey to support future growth. Strategically located manufacturing facilities offer significant potential to serve as manufacturing and export hubs for a wide geographic region.
“The acquisition is fully aligned with Sika's Strategy 2028, which places a key focus on expanding the adhesives and sealants business and strengthening the company's distribution presence in this segment. Akkim's extensive distribution knowledge and extensive network will significantly support the further development of Sika's business in distribution, retail and e-commerce,” it is stated in the Sika information.
Akkim will significantly expand the offer of Sika adhesives and sealants, especially for the distribution channel. The combined expanded portfolio will strengthen Sika's position as a preferred distributor partner and unlock substantial new growth opportunities with key customers in the region.
“The acquisition of Akkim marks a major step in strengthening our position in the adhesives and sealants industry. Akkim's strong growth platform, highly complementary product portfolio and close customer relationships provide significant opportunities for growth and value creation. We look forward to welcoming the Akkim team into the Sika family and driving our shared success for years to come,” said Christoph Ganz, Regional Director Sika EMEA.
The transaction is subject to certain regulatory approvals. Completion of the acquisition is expected in the third quarter of 2026.
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a global leadership position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcement and protection in the construction sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world, produces in more than 400 factories and develops innovative technologies for customers around the world. More than 33,000 employees generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.
