Sika has put into operation new production lines for the concrete admixture Sigunit in Kirchberg, in the Canton of Berne. The shotcrete accelerator is mainly used in tunneling and excavation stabilization.

Christoph Ganz, Regional Manager,EMEA, said: "Through the additional production capacity in Switzerland, we are putting in place a framework that will help us service major infrastructure projects throughout the entire Alpine region even better. With our high-performance products, we not only contribute to the delivery of ambitious road and rail tunnel projects, but also – thanks to the durability and sustainability of our solutions – make a significant contribution to ensuring greater environmental friendliness in tunneling, in particular, and in the construction industry in general.”