# Sika acquires mortar manufacturer Supermassa do Brasil

Sika has agreed to acquire Supermassa do Brasil Ltda., a mortar manufacturer operating under the brand BR Massa in Brazil. The acquisition enhances Sika's position in the Minas Gerais region and complements its production footprint with a mortar manufacturing facility.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-03-15
- Where: Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Status: announced
- Products: tile setting materials, facade mortars
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Sika](https://endata.com/companies/10682.md) (acquirer)
- [Yokohama Rubber Co.](https://endata.com/companies/53527.md) (target)
- [Supermassa do Brasil Ltda.](https://endata.com/companies/53827.md) (target)

## Sources

- [sika.com](https://www.sika.com/en/media/media-releases/archive/2021/sika-acquires-mortar-manufacturer-in-brazil.html), 2021-03-15: "With BR Massa we will be able to better serve and supply our customers in the Minas Gerais region."
- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/topic/2641-mergers-acquisitions?page=28), 2021-04-20: "Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Supermassa do Brasil Ltda, a mortar manufacturer that operates under the BR Massa brand in the Brazilian"
- [powderbulksolids.com](https://www.powderbulksolids.com/chemical/sika-moves-to-purchase-adhesives-business-hamatite), 2021-04-29: "Hematite brings leading technology, know-how, and skilled people that will accelerate Sika's market penetration in the automotive and construction industries."

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