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Sika AG is a multinational corporation based in Baar, Switzerland, specializing in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. The company offers a wide range of products, including concrete admixtures, mortars, sealants, adhesives, tooling resins, structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring, and roofing systems. Founded in 1910, Sika has grown significantly through acquisitions and organic growth, allowing it to establish a presence in over 100 countries with more than 300 manufacturing facilities worldwide. Sika is strategically positioned through its strong emphasis on research and development, providing innovative solutions tailored to diverse market needs. Its competitive strengths include a broad product portfolio and a well-established global distribution network.

Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. Linde generated approximately $34 billion in revenue in 2025.