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Reuters reported that French building materials group Saint-Gobain said it had never approached cement giant Lafarge about a possible merger and reaffirmed its commitment to sell its packaging unit in 2008.
The NSG Group ( “the Company” ) announces a major breakthrough in LED Print Head technology using the SLA ( Selfoc® Lens Array ) manufactured by the Specialty Glass business of the Company.
Saint Gobain is a world leader in the manufacturing sector, with its products insulating half the homes in Europe and its glass used in half the continent’s cars.
The joint venture between Saint-Gobain Sekurit Deutschland Beteiligungen GmbH and Schefenacker German HoldCo GmbH has been acquired to 100% of Saint-Gobain Sekurit. freeglass GmbH & Co.
Saint-Gobain Gypsum (Construction Products Sector of Saint-Gobain) announces the acquisition of all the stockholder’s equity of the Vietnamese company Vinh Tuong Joint Venture, created at the beginning of 2007 and owned by Vinh Tuong Corporation,…
Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., the ultimate holding company of NSG Group, ( hereinafter “the Company” ) announces its plan to post extra-ordinary loss for the half year ending 30th September 2007 as below: 1.
Yahoo reported that Japan's Nippon Sheet Glass Co Ltd is auctioning its stake in liquid crystal display glass maker NH Techno Glass Corp to private equity bidders, sources familiar with the matter said.
The European Commission said it has cleared Owens Corning Inc's proposed acquisition of  Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA's glass fibre reinforcements and composite fabrics unit, Vetrotex, subject to conditions.
The Saint-Gobain Group delivered consolidated sales of EUR32,630 million for the first nine months of 2007, compared to EUR30,925 million for the same year-ago period, representing a rise of 5.5% on a reported basis and of 6.7% at constant exchange…
Glass manufacturer Pilkington wants to expand its European Technical Centre at Lathom - a move which would bring 100 jobs to the West Lancashire site.
Guardian Fiberglass, Inc. broke ground today on a new manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, Washington. Gov. Christine Gregoire joined Guardian representatives for the official announcement.
Forbes reported that European construction-materials companies had a fragile day on the stock market Friday, cracking under pressure from negative analyst sentiment surrounding France's Saint-Gobain.
The state of Washington joins Moses Lake in welcoming a project long in the works next week. A groundbreaking ceremony for Guardian Industries, located at 3937 Road N N.E., takes place at 12:30 p.m.
Following a major review of its branding strategy, NSG has decided to adopt the ‘Pilkington’ brand for its global Flat Glass business ( which makes glass for the world’s buildings and vehicles ).
Saint-Gobain Isover (Construction Products sector of Saint-Gobain) announces the acquisition of FiberGlass Colombia and its Venezuelan subsidiary, Fivenglass, in conjunction with El Volcan – Isover licensee in Chile and partner of the Gypsum…
NSG (Nippon Sheet Glass) has announced that it will integrate its Specialty Glass business, comprising the Information Technology and Glass Fiber businesses, with its global Flat Glass business, which was established in April.Read the entire story…
With effect from April 2007, NSG established an integrated global Flat Glass business, covering all of the Group’s Building Products and Automotive operations worldwide.
Guardian Industries announced today the closing of its Fullerton, California patterned glass manufacturing plant. Guardian has operated this facility since it was acquired in the early 1980’s and has produced glass for use in the shower door, patio…
The Japanese owner of Britain's Pilkington glassmaking firm is bracing itself for a huge fine – potentially running into hundreds of millions of pounds – as part of a Europe-wide competition probe into the industry.
New and remodeled bathrooms often feature showers filled with fine tile and fixtures that are showcased behind clear shower enclosures made of high quality glass.
French glass-maker Saint Gobain's plans to shift its business operations towards building materials and away from bottles got an endorsement from industrial investor Wendel, which is taking a 6.0% stake in the company.
Float glass production is underway on a fast track schedule in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), United Arab Emirates, according to Guardian Industries and its joint venture partners, National Company for Glass Industries and Al Zamil Group.
With effect from April 2007, NSG established an integrated global Flat Glass business, covering all of the Group’s Building Products and Automotive operations worldwide.
According to a recent report from Research and Markets, the Chinese glass industry is recovering from a period of depressed prices caused by rapid development and overcapacity (China Stock Listed Glass Company Report, 2006-2007).
Internal linings specialist, British Gypsum, has launched a new ceiling lining board that combines high levels of thermal insulation with 30 minutes fire resistance.