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Glaverbel Group: record year in 2001
The Glaverbel Group closed its financial year 2001 with record performances, confirming the correctness of the strategy which the Group has followed for the past 10 years, namely profitable growth through geographical diversification and increased…
Saint-Gobain annouces the acquisition of Baywa Czech republic and confirms its growth strategy in Estern Europe
Pursuing its growth strategy in Eastern Europe, the Building Distribution Division of Saint-Gobain announces the acquisition of BayWa Czech Republic, through its German subsidiary Raab Karcher.