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INTRODUCTION
HIGH-PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
High-Performance Materials deploys an innovative
technology portfolio comprising three main types
of materials: mineral ceramics, performance
polymers and glass fabrics.
OPERATIONS: 41 COUNTRIES
FLAT GLASS
The Flat Glass business manufactures, processes
and sells glass products for three main markets:
building, transportation and solar energy.
SAINT˜GOBAIN SEKURIT GLAZES 50% OF ALL
EUROPEAN CARS
PACKAGING VERRALLIA
The Packaging Sector makes glass containers
for the food industry.
MAKES MORE THAN 25 BILLION BOTTLES AND
JARS A YEAR. OPERATIONS: 13 COUNTRIES
CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
Saint-Gobain Construction Products markets
interior and exterior solutions for all types of
building. It offers solutions for all types of projects,
from acoustic and thermal insulation and facade
coatings to roofing, interior and exterior design
products and piping.
OPERATION: 55 COUNTRIES
BUILDING DISTRIBUTION
The Building Distribution Sector serves
the new building, renovation and sustainable
building markets.
OPERATIONS: 26 COUNTRIES
INNOVATIVE MATERIALS
HIGH PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
• No 1 worldwide
FLAT GLASS
• No 1 in Europe
• No 2 worldwide.
CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
PIPELINES
• No 1 worldwide in ductile cast iron pipe
GYPSUM
• No 1 worldwide in plasterboard and plaster
INSULATION
• No 1 worldwide in insulation
MORTARS
• No 1 in Europe for wall facings
• No 1 worldwide for tile adhesives
EXTERIOR PRODUCTS
• No 1 in the USA in sidings
BUILDING DISTRIBUTION
• No 1 worldwide in tile distribution
• No 1 in Europe Building materials
distribution network
• No 1 in Europe in plumbing, heating
and sanitary ware products
PACKAGING
• No 1 in Europe for bottles & jars for the
food industry
• No 2 worldwide
SAINT˜GOBAIN IS THE LEADER IN MANY MARKETS
INTRODUCTION
CUTTING-OFF
& GRINDING
WHEELS
COATED
ABRASIVES
& BEARTEX
BONDED
ABRASIVES
SUPER
ABRASIVES
DIAMOND
TOOLS
CLEANING,
POLISHING
& MASKING
PERSONAL
PROTECTION
EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
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