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Saint-Gobain said it plans to build a new glass wool insulation plant in Chemille, France, in order to meet 'fast-growing' demand both domestically and in Western Europe.Read the entire news on the source link below.
The joint venture company, to be known as PPG-Devold LLC, will manufacture stitched fabrics primarily for the North American wind energy market.
In the context of CE Marking, most flat glass products sold in the European Union must now conform to European technical standards known as harmonised European Norms (hEN), as dictated by the Comité Européen de Normalisation (CEN).
As key decision makers are increasingly turning to the internet for information on all aspects of glass specification, Saint-Gobain Glass reveals its fully updated, new-look website this month.
Saint-Gobain’s Building Distribution Sector announces the acquisition of Galvano Groothandel BV (the Netherlands), Schulte Tiefbau (Germany) and four companies belonging to the Norman group (Channel Isles). - Galvano Groothandel BV is a major…
PPG Industries and Devold AMT AS signed an agreement here forming a 50-50 joint venture to manufacture glass-fiber reinforcement fabrics used in turbine blades for the North American wind energy market.
Despite claims by mayoral candidates that the airport relocation project is key to keeping two major local companies in Portage, at least one major employer Wednesday shrugged off claims it would leave if the airport were not expanded.
purpose of the Historical Glass Club of Pittsburgh is to educate people in glassware made in the Pittsburgh region. With this in mind, the club will feature samples from glass manufacturers within 100 miles of the city at its 32nd annual Antiques…
Saint-Gobain Glass India has outlined an investment of US$ 37.6 million for 2007-09, according to a India- Canada Chambers of commerce bulletin.
The Depression gripped the nation when Michael Cook, the son of a Polish immigrant, started working in 1933 at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co.'s plant in Ford City, Armstrong County.
Performance of Group sectors The Saint-Gobain Group enjoyed very buoyant business levels in 2006 and registered its best organic growth performance of the last 10 years, at 6.7%, including a 3.2% volume impact and a 3.5% price effect.
Saint-Gobain’s Construction Products sector is strengthening its positions in emerging countries, thanks to six acquisitions completed over the last few weeks in South Africa, Algeria, Turkey and Argentina.
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA said Thursday that net profit rose 30 percent last year on strong demand across its entire portfolio of construction and building materials, according to its provisional estimate of 2006 results.
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has appointed Joseph Menendez as company president, effective immediately. He is responsible for all of the company's worldwide operations, which includes 75 plants in 35 countries, generating more than $2 billion in…
Construction Products sector is strengthening its positions in emerging countries, thanks to six acquisitions completed over the last few weeks in South Africa, Algeria, Turkey and Argentina.
PPG Industries is helping automotive manufacturers and car owners increase vehicle fuel efficiency by up to 4 percent and save up to $66 per year in vehicle fuel costs by installing the Sungate infrared (IR) reflective windshield.
Romania has inaugurated a float glass factory in Calarasi following a 100 million EUR investment implemented over 18 months.
The expansion, which the company expects to be operational in August 2008, will increase production capacity to serve markets globally.
Saint-Gobain's Construction Products sector is strengthening its positions in emerging countries, thanks to six acquisitions completed over the last few weeks in South Africa, Algeria, Turkey and Argentina.
PPG Industries is showcasing new Sungate fR infrared-reflective roof glass here at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.
Glass, paint and sealants maker PPG Industries Inc. said Thursday it acquired the architectural and industrial coatings businesses of Brazil's Renner Sayerlack SA in a move to broaden its coatings operations in Latin America.
The board of directors of PPG Industries raised the quarterly dividend on the company’s common stock to 50 cents from 48 cents a share, payable March 12 to shareholders of record Feb. 16.
PPG Industries has named Mauro Eiras as general manager, architectural coatings, Latin America, to help expand its architectural coatings business in Latin America.
Winning concepts from student designers in an annual automotive glass design contest sponsored by PPG Industries show the beauty of big, bold glass roofs, sides, tops and fronts created in single simplistic shapes.
When a company's results beat Wall Street's estimates, its stock price often enjoys a bounce higher. Just look at the performance of Alcoa Inc. (AA) on Wednesday.