Saint-Gobain Expands Digital Solutions Portfolio with Glass Service Acquisition

Saint-Gobain Expands Digital Solutions Portfolio with Glass Service Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain, a global leader in sustainable building materials, is set to acquire Glass Service a.s., a provider of digital solutions for glass furnaces. This acquisition will enhance Saint-Gobain’s digital services by incorporating advanced control systems and simulation software for glass manufacturers to optimize energy consumption. Saint-Gobain has also invested in startups focused on concrete production and manufacturing performance, leveraging IoT and AI technologies to reduce energy consumption. Their commitment to digital innovation aligns with their “Grow & Impact” plan to provide end-to-end solutions and accelerate decarbonization in various industries.

(PRESS RELEASE) COURBEVOIE, 15-Jan-2024 — /EuropaWire/ —  Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, is making strategic moves to bolster its digital services offerings. In its latest move, the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Glass Service a.s., a renowned provider of digital solutions for glass furnaces. Glass Service’s offerings, including advanced control systems and simulation software, are designed to help glass manufacturers optimize their energy consumption. This acquisition is poised to enhance Saint-Gobain’s capabilities in providing predictive, diagnostic, and data-driven solutions to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in various industries.

Saint-Gobain’s commitment to innovation and sustainability is further exemplified by its investments in startups through its venture arm, NOVA. These investments include Sysdyne Technologies, focusing on enhancing productivity and traceability in concrete production through cloud-native software. Additionally, Saint-Gobain has partnered with Plantformance and Newboot to improve manufacturing performance using a suite of services, software programs, and real-time data collection. These strategic partnerships enable Saint-Gobain to leverage cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twins to reduce energy consumption in factories by up to 10%.

The acquisition of GCP in October 2022 expanded Saint-Gobain’s digital footprint, allowing it to operate VERIFI®, a concrete management system utilizing IoT technology to ensure consistent quality and sustainability in ready-mix concrete production and delivery.

Furthermore, Saint-Gobain’s digital tools, SOLU+ and CAP RENOV, have gained significant traction among trade professionals and renovation companies in France. CAP RENOV, an advisory, layout, and estimation tool, has been utilized on approximately 90% of worksites eligible for MaPrimeRénov’ in 2023.

These digital solutions align with Saint-Gobain’s “Grow & Impact” strategic plan, which aims to provide end-to-end solutions to customers while accelerating the decarbonization of products and processes. The company’s multifaceted approach to digital innovation underscores its commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and customer satisfaction, ultimately contributing to a greener and more efficient future.

ABOUT SAINT-GOBAIN

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€51.2 billion in sales in 2022
168,000 employees, locations in 75 countries
Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050

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