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Saint-Gobain announced the sale of certain glass processing businesses as part of its business profile optimization strategy

(PRESS RELEASE) COURBEVOIE, France, 27-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has announced the sale of certain glass processing businesses in Germany and Austria. In Germany, the company has agreed … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain gab den Verkauf bestimmter Glasverarbeitungsgeschäfte als Teil seiner Strategie zur Optimierung des Geschäftsprofils bekannt

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) COURBEVOIE, France, 27-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), ein französischer multinationaler Hersteller von Bau-, Hochleistungs- und andere Materialien, hat den Verkauf bestimmter Glasverarbeitungsunternehmen in Deutschland und Österreich bekannt gegeben. In Deutschland hat das Unternehmen dem Verkauf seiner Beteiligung … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to increase capacity and reduce footprint of its CertainTeed insulation plant in California as part of $400 million expansion plan across the company’s facilities in the U.S.

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DÈFENSE CEDEX, 11-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has announced a major $400 million expansion plan across its 4 manufacturing facilities in the U.S. As part … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain erhöht die Kapazität und reduziert den Platzbedarf seines Isolierwerks CertainTeed in Kalifornien im Rahmen eines 400-Millionen-Dollar-Expansionsplans für alle Einrichtungen des Unternehmens in den USA

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LA DÈFENSE CEDEX, 11-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), ein französischer multinationaler Hersteller von Bau-, Hochleistungs- und anderen Materialien, hat dies angekündigt ein großer Expansionsplan in Höhe von 400 Millionen US-Dollar für seine 4 Produktionsstätten in den USA … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain contratará a más de 2000 estudiantes de trabajo y estudio en 2022 como parte de su compromiso con el empleo juvenil en Francia

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) COURBEVOIE, France, 24-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), multinacional francesa productora de construcción, alto rendimiento y otros materiales, ha anunciado el plan de la empresa para contratar 1.500 puestos de estudio y trabajo en Francia a … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to hire more than 2000 work-study students in 2022 as part of its commitment to youth employment in France

(PRESS RELEASE) COURBEVOIE, France, 24-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has announced the company’s plan to hire 1,500 work-study positions in France at the start of the September 2022 … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain nombrada Top Employer por séptimo año consecutivo gracias a sus valores, ética e integridad que unen a sus empleados

UN GRAN ACTIVO PARA ATRAER EL TALENTO NECESARIO PARA EL DESPLIEGUE DEL PLAN ESTRATÉGICO “GROW & IMPACT” (COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) LA DÉFENSE, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), una multinacional francesa productora de materiales de construcción, de alto rendimiento … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain named Top Employer for 7th year in a row thanks to its values, ethics and integrity that unite its employees

A MAJOR ASSET TO ATTRACT THE TALENT NECESSARY TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN “GROW & IMPACT” (PRESS RELEASE) LA DÉFENSE, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain announces the sale of its Danish glass transformation business Glassolutions to Semcoglas Holding GmbH

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DEFENSE CEDEX, 13-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has announced the divestment of its glass processing business Glassolutions in Denmark to Semcoglas Holding GmbH, a German … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain among the only 200 companies included in the Climate Change A List of CDP

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DEFENSE CEDEX, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has announced that the company has made this year’s “Climate Change A List” once again. Established by CDP, … Read the full press release

Armand Ajdari joins Arkema’s management committee as CTO

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 2-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, announces the appointment of the Group’s new CTO (Chief Technology Officer): Armand Ajdari, in effect as of 1 January 2022. Armand will … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to build new plasterboard manufacturing line in Spain

(PRESS RELEASE) COURBEVOIE, 3-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain announces that it is investing €40 million to construct a new plasterboard manufacturing line in its Quinto plant near Zaragoza, Spain. This €40 million investment will enable the company to expand its … Read the full press release

NWO: Technology Area (TA) projects in the Chemicals, Agri&Food, and Energy sectors scheduled to start in 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 2-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Three Technology Area (TA) projects are scheduled to start in 2020. A consortium led by Geert-Jan Boons (Utrecht University) will link allergenic proteins to complex sugars to open new avenues for preventing … Read the full press release

Hirsch-BEWiSynbra consortium closes the acquisition of Saint-Gobain’s EPS business in France

(PRESS RELEASE) COURBEVOIE, France, 7-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain closes sale of its expanded polystyrene (EPS) business in France to the Austrian and Swedish consortium Hirsch-BEWiSynbra on December 31, 2019. In 2018, the EPS business in France generated sales of … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to sell its Optimera construction materials distribution business in Denmark to Davidsens Tommerhandel

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DEFENSE, 20-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain to sell its Optimera construction materials distribution business in Denmark to Davidsens Tommerhandel. The agreement is in line with Saint-Gobain’s portfolio optimization strategy aimed at divesting businesses representing sales of more … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain sells Saint-Gobain Building Distribution Deutschland (SGBDD) to the Stark group

(PRESS RELEASE) COURBEVOIE, France, 21-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain signs an agreement for the sale of its entire stake in Saint-Gobain Building Distribution Deutschland (SGBDD) following a competitive sale process. The buyer, the Stark group, is an important player in … Read the full press release

Total to increase the supply of recycled polypropylene for automotive applications with Synova’s acquisition 

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 18-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Synova, based in France and leader in manufacturing high-performance recycled polypropylene for the automotive sector, has been acquired by Total. The deal’s amount has not been disclosed. Following the acquisition, Total’s polymers know-how will be combined … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain sold its façade installing and glass replacing activities in the United Kingdom to an affiliate of CoBe Capital

Courbevoie, France, 02-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a strategic review of its British glass business, Saint-Gobain has sold, effective August 1st 2018, its façade installing and glass replacing activities in the United Kingdom (UK), to an affiliate of CoBe Capital. Trading … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to acquire producer of very high temperature thermal insulation with two plants in Germany

Courbevoie, France, 02-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain has acquired the German company HKO, that designs, produces and distributes a complete range of very high temperature thermal insulation and fire protection solutions made from various types of glass fibers to cover temperature … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain announces the 14th MultiComfort House Students Contest winners

Courbevoie, France, 16-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain presented the awards for the international final of its 14th MultiComfort House Students Contest following the competition held in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) chaired by Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to acquire Logli Massimo, Italian leader in glass systems and accessories

Courbevoie, France, 20-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain has acquired Italian company Logli Massimo, the specialist in glass systems and accessories for the fixing and assembly of glass panels, in particular for railings, shower doors, partition walls and interior and exterior doors. … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to supply the glazing for the new tramway between Strasbourg and Kehl

Courbevoie, France, 14-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain is supplying the glazing for the new tramway that links Strasbourg (France) and Kehl (Germany), on the other side of the Rhine. Designed by Alstom, the first France-Germany cross-border tramway brings the two cities … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to acquire E-Mix – a regional leader in mortars and dry mixes in South-East Asia

PARIS, 07-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain through its Mortars business (Construction Products) has signed an agreement with the listed company NSL in order to acquire E-Mix, a regional leader in mortars and dry mixes in South-East Asia. E-Mix provides solutions in … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to acquire 100% of the share capital of the Italian company h-old from private equity fund Arcadia Small Cap

PARIS, 07-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain has acquired 100% of the share capital of the Italian company h-old from private equity fund Arcadia Small Cap. Founded in 1982, h-old designs, manufactures and distributes – mostly in Europe – specialty adhesive tapes … Read the full press release

Emmanuel NORMANT appointed VP Sustainable Development Saint-Gobain

PARIS, 06-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EMMANUEL NORMANT is appointed VP Sustainable Development for Saint-Gobain from May 1st, 2016. Emmanuel NORMANT is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique and Ecole National Supérieure des Mines de Paris and joined Saint-Gobain’s Construction Products Sector in … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to acquire Buitex, manufacturer of wood fiber insulation products

PARIS, 06-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain has acquired Buitex, a company specializing in the manufacture of wood fiber insulation products for French and continental European markets under the brand Isonat®, which has become the company’s new name. This acquisition will allow … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain: Weber Quartzolit to acquire Industrial Potengy in Brazil

PARIS, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Weber Quartzolit, part of Saint-Gobain Mortars, has strengthened its presence in Brazil thanks to the acquisition of Industrial Potengy, a company specializing in tile adhesives with the Fortcola brand and based in the State of … Read the full press release

Specialty extruded tubing: Saint-Gobain acquires Brazilian company SG Plasticos

PARIS, 6-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain has acquired Brazilian company SG Plasticos, a leading player in specialty extruded tubing in Brazil, based in the state of São Paulo. The company provides differentiated and customized solutions related to fluid transfers on … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain provides the first level of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with anti-skid glass floor tiles

PARIS, 8-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain has provided the first level of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with a floor made of anti-skid glass tiles. Located 57 meters above the ground, this space offers visitors a double attraction: a fabulous view … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain and Central Glass Co., Ltd. plan to build automotive glass plant in Jakarta, Indonesia

PARIS, 04-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain and Central Glass Co., Ltd. have announced plans to build an automotive glass plant in Jakarta, Indonesia, due to come on stream in the course of 2016. This investment will enable both groups to take … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain issued update on the Verallia North America acquisition following complaint filed by the US Federal Trade Commission

19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On January 17, 2013, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain has accepted the purchase offer of Ardagh on Verallia North America for an enterprise value of $1,694 million (around €1,275 million), representing 6.5 times 2012 EBITDA (around $261 million). The … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain starts production at its first plasterboard plant in Russia

19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Already present in the habitat and construction markets in Russia through its Industrial Mortars and Insulation businesses, Saint-Gobain has just started production at its first plasterboard plant in the country. The new site – which also contains … Read the full press release