Sika Canada Inc.Contact:Mike Hardman,President

601 Delmar AvenueTel.: 514 697-2610

Pointe-Claire, QC Fax : 514 694-2792

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Sika Strengthens Admixtures Business in North America

Sika AG has acquired Axim Group, the global concrete admixture and grinding aid business of the Italcementi Group (Bergamo, Italy). With significant business both in the US and Canada, this acquisition greatly enhances Sika’s position as a global leader in concrete admixtures and grinding aids.

Pointe-Claire (December 19, 2011) – Sika Canada Inc. is pleased to announce that its parent company, Sika AG, has acquired Axim Group, the global cement grinding aid and concrete admixture business of Italcementi Group in Bergamo, Italy. Axim Group consists of six legal entities that operate several production facilities and sales organizations in Italy, France, USA, Morocco, Spain and Canada. Axim generates sales of more than $80 million worldwide. Financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.

In Canada, Axim operates as Axim Concrete Technologies Inc., headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario. Axim has a history of over 25 years of experience in the Canadian market and offers a broad 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. Axim’s focus has always been on quality innovation and a commitment to customer service which enabled them to deliver industry leading solutions to their customers.

With an established, high quality range of products and a well-respected and knowledgeable team of dedicated employees, this acquisition of Axim greatly enhances and complements Sika’s fast-growing position in these key markets in Canada.

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Profile of Sika Canada Inc.

Sika Canada Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sika AG, located in Baar, Switzerland, is a globally active specialty chemicals company. Sika supplies the building and construction industry as well as manufacturing industries (automotive, bus, truck, rail, alternative energies, building components). Sika is a leader in processing materials used in sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing and protecting load-bearing structures. Sika’s product lines feature high-quality concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring as well as roofing and waterproofing systems. Worldwide local presence in 74 countries and over 13,500 employees link customers directly to Sika and guarantee the success of all partners. Sika generates annual sales of CHF 4.4 billion.

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