Sika Acquires Thiessen Team

Sika Acquires Thiessen Team Sika has acquired Thiessen Team USA, a manufacturer of sprayed concrete and injection products for the mining sector in the United States. The company serves the Western US mining industry, which produces various important minerals as well as minerals required for the developing electric vehicle industry. Thiessen is a private company operating in the mining sector in the western part of the United States and specializes in providing sprayed concrete and injection solutions that contribute to increased operational efficiency in mining activities. A family business, Thiessen has developed strong connections with major mining companies and stands out for superior product quality, provision of practical technical support, and rapid response to customers. The company operates two production facilities strategically positioned near major mines in the western US, and these facilities play a role in the extraction of materials vital to battery production. With increasing investments in electric vehicle production in the United States, significant growth in demand for these critical minerals is expected going forward. Christoph Ganz, Regional Manager Americas at Sika, stated: "The acquisition of Thiessen supports our exciting expansion in the US mining sector and provides Sika with a broader presence in mining in the Americas region. The products and services of Sika and Thiessen are highly complementary to one another, and therefore create significant cross-selling potential with new and existing mining customers. We look forward to a successful partnership ahead and warmly welcome the Thiessen employees joining the Sika team." Source