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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…
The Group's Automotive Business Line is supplying all the glass for the 50th anniversary version of Fiat's iconic Cinquecento.
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.
Pilkington Automotive has purchased the GIMA aftermarket business, operating in Hungary and Romania. With 200 people across 21 locations in Romania and five locations in Hungary, GIMA will operate as part of the Aftermarket Europe business of…
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…
PPG Industries’ automotive refinish business introduced the exclusive SideView Window format, which provides an open window adjacent to each color chip, in its all-new 2008 Domestic Color Information Book.
Business Wire reported that Isoclima S.p.A., a licensee of Research Frontiers Incorporated (Nasdaq: REFR), announced that it will feature its CromaLite™ brand of SPD-SmartGlass™ at two upcoming trade shows in Europe.
Chicago, IL – Glass America, one of the largest independently-owned automobile glass replacement and repair companies in the country, has joined forces with IGA, the Independent Glass Association.
Taiwan-based producer of optical discs Ritek recently spun off its optical business to form a new company called Aimcore, according to the company.
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.
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide automotive industry is now available to its catalogue.
Smart film is an intelligent high-grade functional film, which can adjust light under different voltage to switch between direct and scattered light, carrying out the dual requirements of transparency of glass and privacy protection.
The Round Rock, Texas-based Equalizer Industries has upgraded from an Emerald sponsorship to a Sapphire sponsorship for the Third Annual Auto Glass Technician Olympics (AGTO).
Internal linings specialist, British Gypsum, has launched a new ceiling lining board that combines high levels of thermal insulation with 30 minutes fire resistance.
PPG Industries has signed an agreement with Platinum Equity of Beverly Hills, Calif., under which the company would divest its automotive original equipment manufacture (OEM) glass and automotive replacement glass (ARG) and services businesses.
News services reported concerns expressed by the European Federation of Wine and Spirit Importers and Distributors in which Federation members claimed to be “confronted with” a shortage of glass bottles.
The Saint-Gobain Glasfaserwerk in Herzogerath will celebrate its 50th anniversary together with its employees on 8th September with an Open Day.
Asahi India Glass Ltd sees 13-14 percent growth in automotive glass segment and 50 percent growth in architectural glass in FY08, a senior company official said on Thursday.
DFI increases its footprint in US market to secure faster market penetration into wider range of industries; company move projects increased market share.
Refreshing and cleansing, recuperating and relaxing: the modern bathroom can satisfy a wide range of needs. Whether the focus is on functionality, design or the wellness aspect, is primarily a question of taste these days.
The Linden, Utah-based Glazex is serving as a Sapphire sponsor for the Second Annual Walt Gorman Memorial Windshield Repair Olympics (WRO).
The Department of Health’s creation of a £100 million Energy Fund to help NHS organisations improve their energy efficiency in the light of the Climate Change Programme is welcome news, especially since the savings will be ploughed back into patient…
DuPont recently participated in InterBuild 2007 -- one of the largest international building and construction events -- at the Cairo International Convention Center in Egypt.
Saint-Gobain has announced the acquisition from HeidelbergCement of Maxit group, manufacturer of industrial mortars. Maxit has 5,130 employees and in 2006 reported sales of €1,237 million.
Since the end of 2003, the innovative high performance insulating material ULTIMATE which combines the advantages of glass wool and rock wool has been produced at the Lübz location.