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Saint-Gobain Advances Strategic Growth Plan with Sale of PAM Building to Aldebaran and Bpifrance

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, December 2024

(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

Boralex and Saint-Gobain Sign 20-Year Agreement to Power French Operations with Renewable Energy

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, November 2024

(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

TotalEnergies and Saint-Gobain Forge Renewable Energy Partnership to Drive Decarbonization in French Industry

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, October 2024

(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

Hannover Finanz Acquires Saint-Gobain’s Automotive Plastics Division, Freeglass

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, September 2024

(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

US Siding Production Goes Green: Saint-Gobain Achieves 96% Emission Cut

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, March 2024

(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

Saint-Gobain’s Commitment to Sustainability: Advancing Low-Carbon Cement Technologies

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, March 2024

(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

Saint-Gobain Proposes Acquisition of CSR Limited, Furthering Global Expansion in Sustainable Construction

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, February 2024

(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

AI IN JAN 2024 ACROSS EUROPE: THE LATEST IN AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) RESEARCH, DEPLOYMENTS, DEVELOPMENTS, DEALS, ETC.

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, February 2024

(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

Saint-Gobain Successfully Concludes Acquisition of International Cellulose Corporation (ICC)

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, February 2024

(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

Saint-Gobain’s Team of Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Gathers for Ambitious Goals

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) On January 4th, Saint-Gobain, the Official Supporter for renovation and sustainable construction solutions of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, brought together its Team of athletes, #AimingHigher, at the “Maison du Handball.” The athletes, including Luc Abalo … Read the full press release

Only 17 Companies Worldwide Hold ‘Top Employer Global’ Certification, Saint-Gobain Among Them

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, January 2024

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has been awarded the prestigious “Top Employer Global” certification for the ninth consecutive year, a distinction held by only 17 companies worldwide. Claire Pedini, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility at Saint-Gobain Group, … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain Expands Digital Solutions Portfolio with Glass Service Acquisition

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, January 2024

(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 … Read the full press release