"Becoming a stronger player in Japan." Dominik Slappnig, Head Corporate Communications & Investor Relations, Sika By acquiring Hamatite, our automotive business will benefit from increased market access to all major Japanese OEMs, significantly increasing content per vehicle with these customers globally. Furthermore, the combined business will offer an extensive global production footprint, thus delivering long-term supply chain advantages to all automotive OEMs. In construction, the acquisition will allow Sika to gain market share and become a strong player in the Japanese market. It will extend our range of adhesives ...