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Thibaut HEITZ was awarded the Pierre Faurre Prize on Thursday, 23rd November 2006. At the age of 35, Thibaut HEITZ is currently responsible for the construction of a "magnetron" line at Saint-Gobain’s Chennai Glass factory, India.
The Reinforcements & Composites Activity of Saint-Gobain participated in the recent ACMA (American Composite Manufacturer Ass.) Show, October 18-19, 2006 in St.
The construction of a large-scale modern glass producing and processing center by Jingniu Group, one of the renowned Chinese glass producers, is in full swing in Kadoma, an industrial city in central Zimbabwe.
Ajay Piramal is closing in on the specialty bottles business of French glassmaking giant Saint-Gobain, called Desjonquères.
Pilkington is to build and operate a 550 tonnes per day capacity float line in Abu Dhabi, through a new joint venture company, Pilkington Emirates LLC.
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…
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.
Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). Cardinal FG Company has begun operation at the newest float glass plant in North America.
Saint-Gobain recently completed delivery of multiple sets of Sapphire Transparent Armor Windows for integration into armored vehicles for government use.
A new float plant joins the Group with the warm-up of the CS1 plant at Changsu, China. Construction work has been completed in record time – just 16 months.
Saint-Gobain Glass Italia, a leading company in the production of flat glass, received the ISO 14001 Certificate for Environmental Management Systems.
Saint-Gobain SEFPRO offers the widest range of electrofused and high grade sintered refractories. It is as well an active actor in the field of unshaped refractories, expendables (including lip stones for patterned glass production) and regenerator…
100% Detail is set to entice building industry professionals for the fourth year with an exhibition of innovative building design solutions.
Linde AG announced its plans for the future, following the merger of Linde AG and The BOC Group plc. The merger, which took place on the 5th September 2006, will create a world-leading industrial gases and engineering company.
Saint-Gobain’s Construction Products Sector is consolidating its position in Turkey through the acquisition of Izocam, the leading Turkish name in insulation.
Guildford UK, 31 August 2006 - A team of BOC facilities managers is taking to the air to enhance safety in the offshore industry - ensuring industrial gas and equipment on North Sea gas and oil installations is properly handled, fit for use and…
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…
Emirates Float Glass has revealed that a group of investors from across the GCC will contribute to the total equity of EFG, with the overall share ratio comprising 30% for GCC investors and 70% for UAE investors.
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.
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…