Sika AG’s subsidiary Sika (Japan) Ltd. has acquired the construction sealant business of Henkel Japan Ltd. The acquired business includes the well-known trademarks, Bellace and Duribbon, which are well established in the Japanese construction market with annual sales of approximately $11.5 million. With this acquisition, Sika will complement its Sikaflex range and strengthen its market position in the Japanese construction sealant market.