Sika® is proud to be a main sponsor for the upcoming Installer of the Year Competition that will be held during The International Surface Event 2026 in Las Vegas later this month. The categories for this year-long tournament, which began in Boston, Minneapolis, Denver, and Dalton, are hardwood and carpet. Two winners were chosen for each region, and those regional winners will compete in Las Vegas for the title of Installer of the Year.
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Shane Jenkins, Technical Director for Sika® Corporation’s Interior Finishing business unit, will once again be featured as a judge this year. Sika® will supply components of the Sika® Secure System for the competition at TISE, which includes flooring adhesive, primer, and self-leveling underlayment. These Sika® Secure installation solutions will be used by the contestants at the installation bays during the final event on the show floor at Surfaces.
“This is a tremendous competition that TISE conducts each year. Along with CFI that manages the installation competition, this is a first-class partnership with an association that does a tremendous job supporting the flooring industry,” said Shane Jenkins, Technical Director, Interior Finishing at Sika® Corporation. “The competition turnout each year always exceeds expectations. The professional nature of the event, the contractors involved, and the craftsmanship of the work accomplished onsite are second to none.”
The Sika® Secure System provides installers with a solution-based, multi-tier system product offering that provides an enhanced warranty from a trusted single-source supplier. When used in conjunction with each other, the Sika® Secure System forms a true top-to-bottom flooring installation solution that includes elements of the Schonox®, SikaBond®, SikaLevel®, and SikaTile® product lines. More information on all products and the Sika Technical Education Program (STEP) can be found at SikaSecure.com
Sika® Corporate Profile
With more than 100 years of experience, Sika® is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.
Sika® has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.
