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On 26 April 2010, Saint-Gobain Sekurit and Trakya Cam signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to set up a 50-50 joint-venture specialized in producing and selling automotive glass in Russia.
Saint-Gobain’s consolidated sales for first-quarter 2010 came in at €8,737 million, versus €8,782 million in the first quarter of 2009, representing a decline of 0.5% on an actual structure basis Nand of 2.0% at constant exchange rates*.
The 8-story building is the second R&D Center of Bekaert in the world, next to the Technology Center in Belgium.
23 banks* participating in the revolving credit facility signed in June 2009 have today agreed to an amendment proposed by Saint-Gobain which introduces the following main changes : The final maturity of the line (currently undrawn) is extended from…
“Everyone is talking about energy efficiency - we act!” Once again this year, ISOVER will be presenting itself true to the motto of the ISO 2010 on April 21st and 22nd in Wiesbaden.
Saint-Gobain has reinforced its position in Insulation in Japan through the acquisition of the 43.7% stake owned by the Japanese group Taiheiyo Cement Corporation in the company MAG.
The meeting at the Bridgestone Headquarters was also attended by members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Bridgestone, and by Belgium's Prime Minister Yves Leterme who led the Belgian Regional Diplomatic Conference in…
With the help of “Rigiton” perforated boards from Rigips, above all, planners and dry construction contractors create attractive acoustic ceilings.
Bridgestone and Bekaert on March 31, 2010 signed the Closing Memorandum which confirms the acquisition by Bekaert of BSSH, Huizhou (Guangdong Province, China) and BMI, Sardinia (Italy).
Today, Bekaert celebrated the opening of its new technical center, located in Ranjangaon, near Pune. TheBekaert India Technical Center will support Bekaert’s customers in India with enhanced technical servicesin the form of product quality testing,…
Bekaert confirms leadership and commitment to photovoltaic (PV) and renewable energy marketsBekaert, a world leader in advanced metal transformation and coatings, will showcase its latest range of rotatable sputtering solutions for thin-film and c-…
PARIS -(Dow Jones)- French glass giant Saint Gobain SA (SGO.FR) plans to boost its yearly sales related to solar power up to EUR2 billion in five years, and the company is likely to make acquisitions in the sector, Chief Executive Pierre-Andre de…
Saint-Gobain has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading business to business brands. Saint-Gobain, world leader in the design, production and distribution of materials for the construction industry, has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading…
On 1st October 2009, Germany’s new Energy-saving Ordinance (EnEV) came into effect. It means more stringent requirements for window and façade components.
VALLEY FORGE, Pa., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (http://www.epa.gov) has named Saint-Gobain as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year (http://www.energystar.gov) for outstanding…
Bekaert's solid strategy proves also effective in a difficult economic environmentBekaert accelerated the efforts to enhance its global operational excellence and innovation strategy, close to its customers.
At its meeting of February 25, 2010, the Board of Directors of Saint-Gobain unanimously decided to recommend to the Annual General Meeting on June 3, 2010 the renewal of the term of office as director of Pierre-André de Chalendar, which expires at…
Bekaert, worldwide technological and market leader in drawn wire products and advanced coatings, on 1 February, 2010 announced the acquisition of two Bridgestone tire cord plants and a multi-year supply agreement.
French construction materials and solar equipment producer Saint Gobain has bought the remaining 70% of shares it did not already own in solar panel manufacturer Solarwood Technologies for an undisclosed sum. Solarwood Technologies manufactures PV…
From the Middle Ages right into the 18th century, the guards on the “Neustädter Tor” decided who was allowed to enter the town of Gießen.
Mr. Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation, visited the new Bekaert steel cord plant at the Lipetsk Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on January 20, 2010, where he was hosted by Mr.
Whether as protection against injuries, burglary or violence: safety glass optimally fulfils all the requirements and is used on in the construction of both commercial and residential buildings.
The global manufacturer of building materials Saint-Gobain is showing and building world’s first low energy playhouse in the centre of Copenhagen during the UN climate change conference.
Unexciting in the best sense of the word are the tile designs for 2010. After neo-baroque and opulent, floral patterns, the manufacturers are once again relying on classic design and natural looks.
Bekaert's third quarter business performance improved in comparison with the previous quarter. The sales increase was driven by volume growth, while the effect of fluctuations in raw material prices and currency became insignificant quarter-to-…