Concrete Fibers

Increased Concrete Performance with Sika's Reinforcing Fibers

15/07/2019

Urban construction requires high-strength concrete and reinforcement solution for demanding projects like highrise buildings or infrastructure projects where the concrete has to withstand high pressures. In recent years, Sika has expanded its presence in the fast-growing concrete reinforcing fiber market, with several acquisitions and investments in new production lines.

Conventional Concrete vs. Fiber-reinforced Concrete

Increased Concrete Performance with Sika's Reinforcing Fibers

Increased Concrete Performance with Sika's Reinforcing Fibers

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Sika's Fiber Investments 2013-2018

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2016

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2018

Acquisition of Radmix, the leading supplier of structural fibers for the Australian mining industry

Acquisition of FRC Industries in the USA FRC offers a full line of quality synthetic fibers.

In Germany, Sika opens the 1st production line in Europe. The new fiber type SikaFiber® Force-60 isready for rollout

New production line in Peru for synthetic fibers in preparation to cover demand in Latin America

Concrete Reinforcing Fibers Key Facts

Global Fiber Market

all types of fibers included

Studies have shown that adding fibers to concrete increases flexural strenght

Fibers also provide improved corrosion protection, fire resistance, and extend service life

of installed concrete contains fibers. Experts anticipate that concrete reinforcing fibers will usher in the same magnitude of progress in construction as admixtures have since their introduction to the market

Because of its greater efficiency, fiber reinforced concrete is set to grow at an estimated average of

a year in the period between 2015 and 2020. The advantages of using fibers include a reduced site workload because less rebar needs to be used.