From the rugged tunnels of the Swiss Alps to the ambitious infrastructure projects of the Himalayas, Sika has always been at the heart of engineering marvels. It all began in 1918, when Sika’s innovation waterproofed the historic Gotthard Tunnel, making rail electrification possible and changing the course of transport forever. Since then, our legacy of innovation, durability, and trust has spanned over a century and crossed borders. Today, the same Swiss standard drives our projects in India —

Gotthard facts no. 1/4: on 1 June 2016, the new Gotthard base tunnel opens – the longest railway tunnel in the world. In fact, few transport routes have shaped a country the way the Gotthard has shaped Switzerland. From the first mule trails in the 13th century to the historic railway line and the latest tunnels, the routes over and through the mountain have been hugely important for tourism and the economy. http://bitly.com/Gottardo2016_e | Switzerland

Blick zurück: Diese Bilder zum Bau des Gotthard-Tunnels gehen in die Geschichte ein. ^kw | SRF News

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