Sika Corporation will expand its manufacturing operations in Sealy with a project expected to bring new jobs and significant investment to Austin County, according to an announcement by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The expansion, approved under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program, will increase production of PVC single-ply commercial roofing membranes at the company’s existing facility.
The project includes more than $90 million in capital investment and is expected to create 60 new jobs in the region. As part of the state’s incentive package, Sika received a $519,000 Texas Enterprise Fund grant along with a $7,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus tied to workforce hiring goals.
State officials said the expansion reflects continued growth in Texas manufacturing and increasing demand for commercial roofing materials nationwide. Expanding operations in Sealy allows Sika to strengthen its supply chain network while positioning production closer to major metropolitan markets across the western and southern United States.
Company leadership said the investment supports Sika’s long-term strategy to expand its commercial roofing manufacturing capacity while improving supply chain efficiency and service to customers across North America.
Local and state leaders also highlighted the company’s ongoing partnership with the community. Sika first established operations in Sealy in 2016, and officials noted continued collaboration among the City of Sealy, Austin County, Sealy Independent School District, and regional economic development organizations aimed at supporting workforce development and long-term economic growth.
Community leaders said the expansion is expected to provide stable employment opportunities while reinforcing the region’s position as a growing hub for manufacturing and industry along the Gulf Coast corridor.
The Texas Enterprise Fund is a performance-based incentive program designed to support business relocation and expansion projects that compete with out-of-state locations while creating new jobs and attracting significant capital investment to Texas communities.
About Sika
For readers unfamiliar with the company, Sika is a Switzerland-based global specialty chemical manufacturer that develops products used primarily in construction and industrial manufacturing. Its materials are designed to bond, seal, reinforce, and protect structures, with applications ranging from concrete additives and waterproofing systems to roofing membranes, sealants, adhesives, and protective coatings. Sika products are widely used in commercial buildings, transportation infrastructure, manufacturing, and automotive production.
Many Sika products are also familiar to homeowners and contractors and can be found at home improvement retailers and local hardware stores, where they are commonly used for concrete repair, waterproofing, sealing, and construction projects.
Founded in 1910, the company operates in more than 100 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities worldwide and employs approximately 34,000 people globally, including more than 3,000 employees across the United States. Sika’s North American operations support construction and infrastructure projects through locally based manufacturing and distribution, including its Sealy facility, which produces commercial roofing materials serving both regional and national markets.
