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São Paulo, Brazil – As Latin America’s concrete and construction industries continue to accelerate toward modernization, efficiency, and sustainable building practices, SidleyChem is pleased to announce its participation in Concrete Show South America 2026, the largest and most influential event for the civil construction and infrastructure sector in Latin America. The exhibition will take place from August 25 to 27, 2026, at the São Paulo Expo in São Paulo, Brazil. SidleyChem will welcome visitors at Booth D140j, presenting its comprehensive portfolio of high-performance concrete admixtures, dry-mix mortar additives, and functional solutions tailored for the Brazilian and broader Latin American markets.

About Concrete Show South America 2026

Now in its 17th edition, Concrete Show South America has established itself as the premier meeting point for the concrete construction chain in Latin America. The 2026 edition is expected to bring together more than 450 exhibiting brands and attract over 26,000 industry professionals. With an exhibition area exceeding 36,000 square meters, the event will feature participants from across the entire construction value chain — from cement and concrete producers to chemicals and additives suppliers, equipment manufacturers, precast solution providers, and infrastructure contractors. Notably, 80 percent of attendees are decision-makers, making the event a highly efficient platform for business development and strategic partnerships.

Key themes throughout the three-day event include construction industrialization, artificial intelligence and digitalization of concrete operations, mechanization and automation to address skilled labor shortages, and sustainable, low-carbon construction practices. Industry leaders such as Gerdau, Zoomlion, Putzmeister, Schwing-Stetter, ArcelorMittal, and Topcon are among the confirmed exhibitors, alongside a growing number of international suppliers bringing innovative technologies to the region.

SidleyChem at Booth D140j: Tailored Concrete Solutions for the Latin American Market

At Booth D140j, SidleyChem’s technical and sales teams will present a focused and comprehensive product portfolio specifically developed to address the formulation challenges and performance requirements of concrete and mortar manufacturers across Latin America. Drawing on extensive experience in providing admixture solutions for diverse climatic and application conditions, SidleyChem will showcase solutions covering a wide spectrum of application areas, including ready-mix concrete, precast elements, self-leveling mortars, tile adhesives, plasters, repair mortars, and waterproofing systems.

The featured product range includes high-performance polycarboxylate superplasticizers delivering excellent water reduction, flowability retention, and strength enhancement for ready-mix concrete and precast applications; shrinkage reducing agents and polypropylene fibers for effective crack control and enhanced durability in mass concrete pours and high-rise construction; cellulose ethers and viscosity modifying agents providing superior water retention, cohesion, and sag resistance for dry-mix mortars, tile adhesives, and plasters; as well as set-accelerating and retarding admixtures, water repellent powders, and air-entraining agents for precise formulation control and enhanced durability in challenging environments.

All SidleyChem products are manufactured to high quality standards and benchmarked against leading international brands, enabling formulators to achieve reliable performance and cost-effective solutions while meeting evolving sustainability and regulatory requirements.

Meet SidleyChem in São Paulo

SidleyChem extends a warm invitation to all attendees of Concrete Show South America 2026 to visit Booth D140j and explore how its innovative admixture technologies can add value to concrete and mortar products. The company’s application specialists will be available on-site to discuss formulation optimization, product selection, customized solutions, and technical support tailored to specific production needs.

Event Details:

• Exhibition: Concrete Show South America 2026 – 17th Edition

• Dates: August 25–27, 2026

• Opening Hours: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Venue: São Paulo Expo, Rodovia dos Imigrantes, km 1.5, São Paulo, Brazil

• Booth: D140j

For more information or to schedule a meeting during the exhibition, please contact the SidleyChem sales team at [email protected] or visit www.sidleychem.com.