Sika Canada has officially inaugurated its new mortars and concrete admixtures plant in British Columbia. Located in Surrey, near Vancouver, the new facility of approximately 30,000 ft2 (2,800 m2) is now fully operational. This new plant represents Sika's footprint in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, a region with a population basin of 8 million people, on both sides of the border, and consequently with significant growth potential.

The plant is based upon Sika's lean and efficient manufacturing concept which includes a modular mortar plant and liquid concrete admixture blending equipment, all under one roof. In addition to the production area, the new building also includes two laboratories for quality control purposes, an integrated warehouse and an office space for administrative and sales personnel. It is also important to note that the plant meets local environmental regulations concerning air quality, noise management and the handling of light chemical materials.

By producing in British Columbia, Sika can significantly reduce shipments of admixtures and mortars from the Edmonton and Montreal plants. It also diminishes the environmental impact by drastically reducing the number of shipments by truck and rail. In addition, raw materials are sourced locally, as much as possible, further reducing shipment distances.

This new facility brings the number of Sika's production sites to 18 in North America and, with the addition of the Surrey site, Sika Canada can now rely on four (4) manufacturing plants across Canada in order to get closer to its customers and to be able to provide them with unmatched level of service.