Saint-Gobain

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has agreed to sell its Nordic ventilation distribution business to Airvance Group as part of its ongoing portfolio optimization strategy. The business, which operates across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark under well-known brands and generated €415 million in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Airbus have signed two clean firm power agreements that will supply 3.3 TWh of baseload renewable electricity per year to Airbus’ major sites in Germany and the United Kingdom from 2027 onward, covering about half of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has completed the formation of a joint venture with a subsidiary of Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa to acquire Indocement’s mortars business in Indonesia. The new JV, 60% owned by Saint-Gobain, brings together the Tiga Roda mortars brand and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Google have signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement for 1.5 TWh of renewable electricity from the Montpelier solar farm in Ohio to power Google’s local data centers. The agreement strengthens the companies’ shared commitment to advancing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has announced its new strategic plan Lead & Grow, building on the success of its previous Grow & Impact initiative. The plan aims to drive profitable growth between 2026 and 2030 through innovation, sustainability, and disciplined capital … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has inaugurated its CertainTeed plasterboard plant in Sainte-Catherine, near Montreal, establishing the first zero-carbon (scope 1 and 2) plasterboard plant in North America and the largest worldwide to run entirely on electricity. Powered by renewable hydroelectricity, the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has nominated Rose Lee, former CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands and former DuPont executive, and Hikmet Ersek, former CEO of The Western Union Company, for appointment to its Supervisory Board. The proposals will be presented at … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Maud Thuaudet has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Saint-Gobain Group, effective April 1, 2025. Thuaudet, who has been with Saint-Gobain since 2019, previously served as Vice President of Strategy and General Manager of the Saint-Gobain Glass … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has completed its acquisition of FOSROC, a major player in the construction chemicals industry, further expanding its global reach. The acquisition strengthens Saint-Gobain’s position in high-growth markets like India and the Middle East and aligns with its … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has signed its first physical Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with TotalEnergies to secure renewable energy for its operations in France. The 15-year contract will deliver 1.5 TWh of clean power from two new wind and solar farms, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has introduced the Gyproc SoundBloc Infinaé 100 plasterboard in the UK, made entirely from recycled materials, marking a world-first for the company. Developed by British Gypsum, the product is made from plaster waste collected from construction sites, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has completed the sale of its PAM Building subsidiary, a producer of sanitary and rainwater drainage solutions, to the French investment fund Aldebaran, with Bpifrance holding a minority stake. The divestment, which includes production facilities in France … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Boralex and Saint-Gobain have signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply renewable energy from three Boralex power plants in France, consisting of two solar plants and one wind farm. Set to begin operations between 2026 and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Saint-Gobain to supply renewable electricity to its facilities in France, starting in January 2026. This contract will provide 875 GWh of renewable energy over five years, sourced from TotalEnergies’ … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hannover Finanz, through its division HF Opportunities GmbH, has acquired Freeglass GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of automotive plastic components, from Saint-Gobain. Freeglass, based in Schwaikheim, Germany, generated nearly €20 million in sales in 2023. The acquisition … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has initiated very low carbon production of siding at its US manufacturing sites in Kansas, Georgia, and Maryland, resulting in a remarkable 96% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions. This achievement is driven by the electrification … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals is ramping up efforts to advance low-carbon cement and concrete technologies, aiming to foster growth and sustainability in the construction sector. Key partnerships with startups like Fortera and established players like Ecocem demonstrate the company’s … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has formally approached the Board of CSR Limited, a prominent Australian building materials company, with a non-binding indicative offer to acquire all of CSR’s issued share capital through a scheme of arrangement at A$9.00 cash per share. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) From Bonn to Bilbao, Europe’s AI scene is buzzing with innovation. Major players like Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, and Volkswagen are pushing boundaries through groundbreaking partnerships and integrations. Projects like NextGen are personalizing therapies using AI, while collaborations between … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain, a global leader in sustainable construction materials, has successfully acquired International Cellulose Corporation (ICC), a prominent manufacturer of specialty insulation products in the United States. ICC specializes in producing spray-on thermal insulation, fireproofing solutions, and acoustic finish … Read the full press release →