An internal company magazine from Sika South Africa, issue 74 dated October 2026. It covers news, projects, product updates, trade shows, staff events and community engagement within the organisation.
Sika Beat #74 is the October 2026 internal magazine for Sika South Africa. It is distributed to employees and contains news, project updates, product information, trade show reports and staff announcements from across the organisation.
The issue opens with an MD address from Paul Adams, who reflects on a challenging year marked by global trade tensions, fuel cost increases and slower growth. He acknowledges the difficulty but highlights the company's resilience, profitability and the strategic importance of the Akkim acquisition for the adhesives market.
Corporate visitor news covers visits from global leaders including CEO Thomas Hasler, Area Manager Jean De Martres, Samer Samir, Mario Maurer and Alexis Martinez. These visits focused on strategic alignment, customer engagement and growth discussions.
Two major projects are featured. The Lower Maguduza Hydro Power Scheme in Eswatini is a 13.5 MW hydroelectric project using Sika products for concrete workability, joint sealing and grouting. The Hursthill 2 Reservoir refurbishment in Johannesburg involved a full Sika repair and protection system to extend the life of a 50-year-old potable water asset.
Trade show and event listings include CPD and DAS programmes, Build It trade shows, EST events, Power Build Festival, MICA Durban North Charity Golf Day, Glasfit Ladies Non-Golf Day and Sika Day 2026. Internal happenings cover Mandela Day activities, long service awards, retirements, new arrivals and the internship programme.