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The Reinforcements & Composites Activity of Saint-Gobain participated in the recent ACMA (American Composite Manufacturer Ass.) Show, October 18-19, 2006 in St.
Dailypress.com reported that Corning Inc. plans to invest $12 million to expand its specialty materials division facility, creating 50 jobs, Gov.
Democratandchronicle.com reported that Corning Inc.'s Fall Brook plant, where generations of workers made everything from Christmas ornaments to television tubes, will be demolished beginning next month, another sign of the transformation of…
Reuters reported that specialty glass maker Corning Inc. said it expects LCD glass pricing to decline again in the fourth quarter and reiterated its outlook for the period.
Ajay Piramal is closing in on the specialty bottles business of French glassmaking giant Saint-Gobain, called Desjonquères.
Corning announced on November 2 that its wholly-owned subsidiary in China hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new LCD glass substrate finishing facility. ¸Corning was the first TFT LCD glass substrate supplier to announce that it would locate a…
On July 27, Saint-Gobain and Owens Corning announced plans to establish a joint venture, bringing together the two companies’ reinforcements and composites businesses.
The Saint-Gobain Group delivered consolidated sales of €30,925 million during the first nine months of 2006, an increase of 20.1% on a reported basis and of 19.1% at constant exchange rates (based on average exchange rates for the first nine months…
Corning yesterday announced third-quarter sales of US$1.28 billion, slightly up on quarter and 8% on year. The company saw gross margin for the third quarter remain strong at 44% and had net income of US$438 million, or US$0.27 per share, Corning…
The Saint-Gobain Group delivered consolidated sales of EUR30,925 million during the first nine months of 2006, an increase of 20.1% on a reported basis and of 19.1% at constant exchange rates (based on average exchange rates for the first nine…
Australian GaN-on-glass specialist BluGlass Ltd has signed an 18 month joint development agreement to work with France’s Saint-Gobain Recherche (SGR), the main corporate research center of materials supplier Saint-Gobain Group.
Saint-Gobain recently completed delivery of multiple sets of Sapphire Transparent Armor Windows for integration into armored vehicles for government use.
Saint-Gobain Glass Italia, a leading company in the production of flat glass, received the ISO 14001 Certificate for Environmental Management Systems.
Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced the commercial launch of the Epic™ system, a high-throughput label-free screening platform based on optical biosensor technology.
100% Detail is set to entice building industry professionals for the fourth year with an exhibition of innovative building design solutions.
Saint-Gobain’s Construction Products Sector is consolidating its position in Turkey through the acquisition of Izocam, the leading Turkish name in insulation.
Customers benefit from improved technology, expanded product range and geographic reach, Creates focused and efficient business with world-class technology and products, Establishes strong global company with $1.8 billion (€1.5 billion) in annual…
Corning Inc. posted second-quarter sales of $1.26 billion and net income of $514 million, or 32 cents per share. These results include net special gains of $93 million, or 6 cents per share.
MeadWestvaco Corp. has completed its acquisition of the North American packaging systems business from France's Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA for about $710 million, the company announced Wednesday.
Saint-Gobain's Building Distribution Sector has announced the acquisition of JP Corry, the leading builder's merchant in Northern Ireland, Barugel Azulay, the top-ranking distributor of sanitary ware, tiles and kitchens in the State of…
Saint-Gobain SA said it has bought building materials distribution companies in Northern Ireland, Argentina and Spain as part of its international expansion plans.
Saint Gobain Glass India, the Indian subsidiary of the French multinational, is investing another Rs 100 crore for setting up a new production line to manufacture a high-end heat reflective glass.
Glass maker Corning Inc. on Tuesday filed restated financial results, correcting accounting mistakes related to a 2003 asbestos settlement.
Up 27.7% on a Reported Basis Up 9.1% Like-for-Like Consolidated sales for the Saint-Gobain Group in the first quarter of 2006 came in at EUR9,745 million, compared with EUR7,633 million for the same period in 2005, representing a rise of 27.7% on an…
Corning Inc. , the world's largest maker of glass for large liquid crystal displays, said on Monday it plans to build its first Chinese LCD glass plant in Beijing, as the mainland market begins to develop.