Sika Beat May 2022

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MD ADDRESS SIKA BEAT MAY 2022

Sadly, as I put pen to paper, we once again find ourselves in a situation of despair. South Africa saw the start of Covid-19 in 2020, the violent looting that ensued in KZN and Gauteng in 2021 and more recently the flooding that has just devastated parts of KZN. The relentless rains in April led to the country’s worst floods in recent times. The destruction shared amongst us colleagues, varied from mild flooding to the loss of property, belongings and homes. To boot, many of us were left with no electricity and/or water for the few weeks that ensued.

Over 400 people lost their lives in these floods. I am relieved and thankful that we, at Sika, did not lose any staff members – yet our hearts go out to those who did. I was fortunate enough to have a dinner with the Swiss Ambassador, Nicholas Bruhl, in April where he made mention of the incredible resilience of South Africans, noting that despite the difficulties and setbacks of the last two years, coupled with the ongoing rampant corruption, we still manage a national smile, laugh and positivity.

Sika SA recently embarked on a campaign: ‘Waterproofing Specialists for Over 110 Years’. It was about PAUL ADAMS highlighting our strength and versatility in the complete range of our trusted waterproofing products. MD, Sika South Africa Adorned in fully branded vehicles, our distribution teams visited local stores across the country, providing training for staff and customers alike. On a parallel, our industry team conducted a webinar showcasing our wall cladding adhesive business. In terms of relevance and progression in a modern market, digital continues to be a major focus at Sika, encompassing various forms from digital marketing platforms to online e-commerce channels.

Collectively, we look forward to the day we finally merge with MBCC, to become one large successful company. Both companies will benefit from the synergies of our unified brands and services, making us a strong entity in the local markets.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks, once again, to all staff members for your commitment and determination in these turbulent times. These adaptive and resilient traits have ensured that Sika remain solid in the face of adversity.

Ngokudabukisayo, njengoba nginibhalela nje, sonke sizithola sibhekene nesimo esinzima. Ningizimu Africa ibhekane nokuqala kwe Covid-19 ngo 2020, ukutatshwa kwempahla ngodlame kwaqubuka eKZN nase Gauteng ngo 2021, okwamuva nje kube yizikhukhula ezihlasele ezingxenyeni ze KZN. Imvula ebeleselayo ngo April iholele kwizikhukhula ezimbi esizibone kulezinsuku. Umonakalo esibhekene nawo nozakwethu kube ukulahleka kwezimpahla zethu, izinto ezibalulekile, abanye balahlekelwa amakhaya. Iningi lethu sisale singenawo ugesi namanzi amaviki amaningi.

Bangaphezu kuka 400 abantu abalahlekelwe izimpilo zabo kulezikhukhula. Ngibonga futhi ngikhululwe ukuthi akekho kithi olahlekelwe umphefumulo wakhe- kodwa sizwelana ngokujulile nalabo okubehlele. Ngibe nenhlanhla yokujabulela isidlo sakusihlwa nenxusa lase Swiss, uNicholas Bruhl ngo April, lapho ebalule indlela abakuleli abaqine ngayo, ngaphezu kwazo zonke izingqinamba esibhekene nazo kuleminyaka emibili, kuhlanganise nenkohlakalo eqhubekayo, njengesizwe siyaqhubeka simamatheka, sihleka futhi sinethemba.

Sika SA iqale umkhankaso we ‘Waterproofing Specialists for over 10 years’. Lomkhankaso uqakambisa amandla nokuguquguquka kwemikhiqizo yethu yokuvimbela amanzi. Izimoto zethu ezihlotshiselwe ukukhangisa, ithimba lethu labasabalalisi livakashele izitolo kuzwelonke, beqeqesha abathengisi nabathengi. Ngokufanayo ithimba elengamele ezezimboni lenze ama webinar likhombisa imikhiqizo yokumboza nokuvala udonga. Kulesikhathi sesimanje sezentengiselwano, idijithali iyilokho esikubeka phambili kwaSika,ukuze nathi sithengise ngempumelelo ngosizo lwe intanethi.

Sonke sibheke phambili ekusebenzeni ngokubambisana ne MBCC, sibe inkampani eyodwa ephumelelayo. Zombili lezinkampani zizozuza kulokusebenzisana, kusenze sibe namandla okungena nakakhulu ezimakethe.

Ngithanda ukudlulisa ukubonga okusuka enhliziyweni kubo bonke abasebenzi ngokuzinikela nokuzibophezela kwenu kulezikhathi ezinzima. Ukuzivumelanisa nezimo nokuma kwenu niqinile kwenze uSika waqhubeka ekwazi ukubhekana nobunzima.

PAUL ADAMS MD, Sika South Africa

CONTRIBUTORS

NADINE SLABBERT Marketing Manager

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ROMAINE CLOETE Marketing Manager

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CONTENTS 4/5 NATIONAL WATERPROOFING ROADSHOW

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6/7 SIKA PROJECTS - Durable Floor For Peter Baxter Panel Beaters - Sedibelo Platinum Mines Limited

8/9 SIKA IN ACTION

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- The Building Company Expo - Build It Corner Promo - Sika TackPanel System Webinar - DAS Event - CPD Events

10 SIKA HAPPENINGS - Beyond The Expected

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- Sika Day 2022

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SIKA PEOPLE - Long Service Employees January - May 2022 - Mark Griesel Celebrates 25 Years Of Service - New Area Sales Manager For Distribution in Western Cape - Sika Babies - Welcome To The Family

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LEAD STORY

NATIONAL WATERPROOFING Sika team leaving their mark ROADSHOW wherever they go Sika took to the road with their latest campaign of WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS FOR OVER 110 YEARS, over the month of April. The passionate Sika distribution team conducted roadshows hitting as many stores as possible covering all their areas. This initiative was done to increase the awareness of Sika’s tried and trusted complete range of waterproofing solutions by educating the clients and customers with conducting live demonstrations. This team have put in a fantastic effort and the sales prove this!

BLOEMFONTEIN ROADSHOW

KWAZULU-NATAL ROADSHOW

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PORT ELIZABETH ROADSHOW

LEAD STORY

CAPE TOWN ROADSHOW

GAUTENG ROADSHOW

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SIKA PROJECT

New durable floor for Peter Baxter Panel Beaters Trust is the foundation of all Sika’s partnerships and collaborations.

This was clearly achieved several years ago with Peter Baxter Panel Beaters, based in Pietermaritzburg. The beginning of our partnership started in 2013 when their workshop floor was in much need of an upgrade, and when they recently decided to extend their workshop area, they contacted their trusted partner for assistance with the extended workshop floor.

Our KZN Regional Branch Manager, Mervyn Naidoo went to inspect the workshop area. Firstly, Sikadur® AP was recommended to patchup some of the blemishes on the current concrete floors that occurred due to the excessive vehicular movement and heavy equipment that passes over the floor every day, due to the nature of the business.

Sikadur® AP is an all-purpose, two component, epoxy adhesive for general bonding and patching of various building materials, including concrete.

Westside Trading, the same applicator that laid the Sikafloor®-261 system several years ago was also onboard with the current workshop extension.

Westside Trading prepared the 1300m2 floor by diamond grinding the surface in preparation for the coating. Sikafloor®-161, a twocomponent, low viscosity epoxy resin was applied to prime the concrete substrate, followed by a first coat of Sikafloor®-264 in light grey. Blemishes in the first coat was smoothed off with a very light diamond grind, before the final coat of Sikafloor®-264 was applied.

Sikafloor®-264 provides a smooth, easy to clean finish for concrete and cementitious screeds on medium to heavy wear floors, when applied at the recommended film thickness. It’s durable, seamless and where required, slip resistant finish makes it a perfect fit for the panel beater’s workshop floor.

Sikalastic®-560 does it again Wanting to transform their newly built flat roof, homeowners from Secunda, Gauteng, knew that their new roof needed to be seamlessly waterproofed first before undertaking the look of their dreams.

Fastner & Fluid contacted Raj Naidoo, to assist GSA Development contractors on site to specify the correct products, ensuring that the newly built flat roof is sealed precisely with trusted quality waterproofing systems.

Upon inspection, our dedicated distribution sales representatives, Raj Naidoo and Louisa Steenkamp, noticed the expansion joints of the flat roof needed attending to before waterproofing the entire roof. Twenty 10mm expansion joints needed to be sealed before the elastomeric waterproofing system could be applied. It was recommended that the all the joints, be sealed with Sikaflex®-11 FC+. Sikaflex®-11 FC+ was developed by Sika over 50 years ago and is a fast curing, elastic joint sealant.

Sikalastic®-560 was the chosen waterproofing solutions due to the fantastic properties of the product. Sikalastic®-560 is a one-component, premium elastomeric waterproofing liquid membrane for both new construction and refurbishment projects. Along with its UV resistant and UV stable qualities, it creates a seamless, durable waterproofing membrane with its fantastic crack-bridging properties. To prepare the roof for the waterproofing system, the newly sealed joints needed to be sanded down and smoothed before the first coat of Sikalastic®-560, was applied on the 300m2 roof.

Following the first coat of Sikalastic®-560, Sika® Reemat Premium, was applied to the roof.

Sika® Reemat Premium is a glass fibre-mat reinforcement for the liquid applied membrane, making the system stronger and more durable without significantly changing its conductive capabilities. It is recommended to be used on roofs with many details and complex geometry even when accessibility is limited.

Once the reinforcement membrane was dry enough to walk on the roof was sealed with a second coat of Sikalastic®-560.

The residential home now has a seamless, leak-proof flat roof thanks to Sika’s durable, liquidapplied membrane.

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SIKA PROJECTS

SEDIBELO PLATINUM MINES LIMITED Fully integrated Sedibelo Platinum Mines Limited (SPM), is involved in the exploration, development, operation, and processing of Platinum Group Metals (PGM) mineral deposits in the Bushveld Complex (BC), South Africa - one of the richest ore deposits in the world. SPM are the owners of the Pilanesberg Platinum Mine (PPM) in the North-West Province, some 200km west of Johannesburg. Due to major water losses, the 60m diameter tailings thickener at PPM required resealing, after which it had to be deemed watertight. Sika were contacted by LEOKA Project Management, the main contractors, for a solution. In turn, ConSolve were asked by Sika to assist LEOKA as sub-contractors.

Sedibelo Platinum had urged a very quick turnaround time on this project as the thickener is the “heartbeat” of the mine and production losses were substantial. While conscious of the production constraints facing the client, Sika’s approved contractor, Con-Solve Civils, assessed the repair requirements and proposed a workable solution to the client by recommending that the old bandages and joint sealant be removed and totally replaced. The LEOKA engineering team supported the proposed solution and Sedibelo instructed Con-Solve Civils to proceed with the necessary repairs. Under normal circumstances this would have been an approximate six-to-eight-week project, but by working twelve-hour day and night shifts, Con-Solve Civils completed it in just 2.5 weeks.

In terms of product diversity, and volume, a wide range of Sika products were specified and used. Sikaflex®-11 FC, a multipurpose elastic adhesive and joint sealant, was applied to all construction joints as the secondary seal, before installing the Sikadur-Combiflex® SG, as the primary joint seal.

Forty-seven 6.6lt Sikadur®-31 DW kits were used as the bedding mortar for the bandage system. Sikadur®-31 DW is a 2-part epoxy structural adhesive that has been specially formulated to meet the requirements for use in contact with drinking water. It was best suited to this time sensitive project as it is easy to mix and apply, has high mechanical strengths and good abrasion & chemical resistance qualities.

Twenty-five kits of Sikalastic®-152, a highly elastic cement-based coating, was applied on the wall joints incorporating a 5 x 5mm plastic-lined glass fibre mesh, as well as next to the Sikadur-Combiflex® SG on the floor joints for additional waterproofing due to small surface cracks that formed on the concrete. Its purpose, an additional waterproofing and concrete protection due to hairline cracks. It was also applied over wall construction joints with applicable plastic-lined glass fibre matt for additional reinforcement. Sika SA are proud to have had their products recognised, by the engineers and contractors, as part of the solution to this project. Sika SA assisted Con-Solve with dedicated technical back-up service and on constant stand-by for stock requirements, meetings, and general client queries.

Con-Solve Civils are to be applauded for their inputs. Despite being 250kms from Midrand, Con-Solve staff were on site to inspect the thickener, only 4.5 hours after receiving the call from Sika and LEOKA. The subsequent quotation and proposal were submitted to LEOKA five (5) hours after the inspection; and the Con-Solve production team were on site within 24 hours of receiving an order.

As with any project, this one was not without its challenges. The supply, organising and transport of materials was a constant stress for all parties; though through a collective understanding of the products and the nature of the project, success prevailed. One month after the thickener was filled, the structure was certified watertight. To do a job correctly, first time around, requires the teamwork and support of a multitude of other divisions and external parties. Sedibelo are positive towards future projects involving Sika and Con-Solve Civils.

As part of the Sikadur Combiflex® SG System, 188m of Sikadur-Combiflex® SG-20 P - 2mmx 250mm was used to waterproof the wall to floor joint, while 848m of Sikadur-Combiflex® SG 20P - 2mmx 200mm was used to waterproof floor joints. Sikadur-Combiflex® SG-20 P is a flexible waterproofing tape based on modified flexible / thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), with advanced adhesion properties. Other advantages in the use of this product include not requiring site activation, high flexibility – a useful property for crack & joint bridging - good resistance to chemicals and UV exposure, and it performs in a broad range of temperatures.

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SIKA IN ACTION

The Building Company Expo Build It Corner Promo Day

The Building Company Expo was held on the 16th-18th February 2022 at Century City Conference Center, Cape Town.

Rousseau Swart doing a promo day at Build It Corner, Bloemfontein, on the 4th March 2022.

SikaTack® Panel System JOIN THE WEBINAR 10:00am 8th April 2022 Hosted by:

Jose Alvarez SIKA SOUTH AFRICA TECHNICAL MANAGER FOR INDUSTRY

THE ELEGANCE IN WALL CLADDING If you looking for elegance in wall cladding, our SikaTack® Panel System is the ideal solution.

What better way to promote an innovative system to the market than a webinar hosted by our local technical manager, Jose Alvarez.

It was the first webinar for the Industry target market and a successful one at that with an attendance of 47, which for a niche market, is good. The webinar gave an overview of SikaTack® Panel System benefits and application process, giving the architectures a clear idea of what design innovation can be achieved.

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SIKA IN ACTION

DAS Event Gauteng

was held at Accolades Boutique Venue, Midrand, on the 17th March 2022.

CPD

Cape town CPD event was our first face to face event for contractors since Covid-19 hit South Africa. The event took place on the 11th March 2022 and was held at Lord Charles in Somerset West.

Gauteng CPD event took place at The Capital on Park in Sandton on the 8th April 2022.

KZN CPD event was held at Greyville Convention Center on 25th March 2022.

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SIKA HAPPENINGS

SIKA’S NEW IMAGE CAMPAIGN

BEYOND THE EXPECTED Sika is excited to be launching the new Sika Image Campaign with the motto “Beyond the Expected”. The campaign will enable us to further shape the image and brand recognition of Sika, contributes to our growth strategy, and supports us in achieving Sika’s business goals.

SIKA DAY 2022

SAVE THE DATE: 15 JUNE 2022 from 12.30pm

CARING FOR EMPLOYEES BEYOND THE EXPECTED 10

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SIKA PEOPLE

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LONG SERVICE EMPLOYEES JANUARY 2022 - MAY 2022 25 YEARS

20 YEARS

15 YEARS

10 YEARS

5 YEARS

• Mark Griesel

• Thuso Tsese • Sibongiseni Mkhize • Siyabonga Makhaye

• Christo Fuhri • Vasu Naidoo

• Rousseau Swart

• Johan Jansen v Vuuren • Roselien Bosch • Sandra Petherbridge

MARK GRIESEL CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SERVICE 25 years ago, our valued colleague , Mark Griesel, started his career at Sika. Mark with a strong construction background started his journey in 1997 at the Sika Richards Bay branch as a sales representatives where he was later promoted to Richards Bay Branch Manager and an added responsibility as KZN Sales Manager for Construction. Mark has made sure the Sika footprint has grown in the region, during his tenure we’ve seen the Richards Bay branch relocate twice to larger premises, the last time being April 2021. Mark has been given the title as our local flooring guru and true to his name is our RAIN (Regional Applicator Instruction Network) man for the Sika SADEC region.

Thank you Mark for taking all the challenges in your stride and for all your passion and dedication to Sika!

NEW AREA SALES MANAGER FOR DISTRIBUTION IN WESTERN CAPE Congratulations to Erica van Heerden on your new promotion. Erica has been at Sika for 12 years and has received various sales awards over the years. She is always going above and beyond for Sika and has earned her place in this position. We would like to wish you the best of luck in your new role.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY SIKA BABIES

Names: Anothile & Asiph ekonke Date Bor n: 11.02 .2022 Weight: 3.6 kg & 3.1 k g Parents: Thokoza ni & Mb alenhle Maba

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JEAN-PIERRE KOEKEMOER Technical Sales - Concrete Gauteng

MARLE SCOTT Technical Sales - Industry Gauteng

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SIKA DONATIONS

SIKA'S FULL RANGE OF SOLUTIONS

CONCRETE

WATERPROOFING

SEALING AND BONDING

ENGINEERED REFURBISHMENT

BUILDING FINISHING

FLOORING

ROOFING

INDUSTRY

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SIKA: WHO WE ARE Sika South Africa part of the global Sika Group, supplies the building and construction industry as well as manufacturing industries (automotive, bus, truck, rail, solar and wind power plants, facades). Sika is a leader in processing materials used in sealing, bonding, damping, reinforcing and protecting load-bearing structures. Sika’s product lines feature high quality concrete admixtures, specialty mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring as well as roofing and waterproofing systems. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories, with some 27 059 employees link customers directly to Sika and guarantee the success of all partners. Sika generated annual sales of CHF 9.2 billion in 2021.

In South Africa, we provide market-leading solutions for concrete, waterproofing, roofing, flooring, refurbishment, sealing & bonding, and industry, and have manufacturing sites in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

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