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Shanghai, China – As Asia’s concrete and construction industries continue to accelerate toward high-performance materials and sustainable building practices, SidleyChem is pleased to announce its participation in World of Concrete Asia 2026 (WOCA) , the region’s premier exhibition dedicated to the concrete, mortar, and flooring industries–. The event will take place from August 12 to 14, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China–. SidleyChem will welcome visitors at Booth W5S74, presenting its comprehensive portfolio of high-performance concrete admixtures, dry-mix mortar additives, and functional solutions tailored for the Asian and global markets–.

About World of Concrete Asia 2026

As the Asian edition of the globally renowned World of Concrete series, WOCA has established itself as a one-stop integrated exhibition platform covering the entire concrete, mortar, and flooring industry sectors–. The 2026 edition is expected to feature over 650 exhibiting companies and attract more than 40,000 professional visitors from across the region and beyond–. Spanning a gross exhibition area of 42,000 to 57,000 square meters, the event brings together raw material suppliers, admixture manufacturers, ready-mix producers, precast concrete plants, equipment providers, and infrastructure contractors–.

Key themes throughout the three-day event include high-performance concrete technologies, sustainable construction materials, durable infrastructure solutions, and innovative admixture formulations that address the region’s diverse climatic and application challenges. With Asia’s ongoing investments in transportation, energy, housing, and industrial infrastructure, the demand for concrete admixtures that enhance workability, durability, and crack resistance has become increasingly critical–.

SidleyChem at Booth W5S74: Tailored Concrete Solutions for the Asian Market

At Booth W5S74, 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 Asia. 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 (PCE) delivering excellent water reduction, flowability retention, and strength enhancement for ready-mix concrete and precast applications. Shrinkage reducing agents and polypropylene fibers are offered for effective crack control and enhanced durability in mass concrete pours and high-rise construction. Cellulose ethers (HPMC, HEC, CMC) and viscosity modifying agents provide superior water retention, cohesion, and sag resistance for dry-mix mortars, tile adhesives, and plasters, ensuring consistent application performance under variable conditions. Additionally, set-accelerating and retarding admixtures, water repellent powders, and air-entraining agents are available 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 Shanghai

SidleyChem extends a warm invitation to all attendees of World of Concrete Asia 2026 to visit Booth W5S74 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: World of Concrete Asia 2026 (WOCA)

• Dates: August 12–14, 2026–

• Opening Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Wednesday to Thursday), 9:00am – 2:00pm (Friday)–

• Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Halls E1-E4, No.2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China–

• Booth: W5S74

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.