Saint-Gobain

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Clichy, 10-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Isabel MAREY-SEMPER is appointed Executive Vice-President Communication, Sustainablility and Public Affairs, as well as General Manager of the L’Oréal Foundation, and member of L’Oréal’s Executive Committee. She succeeds Sara RAVELLA who, after five successful years spent … Read the full press release →

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 →

PARIS, 11-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain and EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) have signed an agreement whereby EBRD will increase its participation in Saint-Gobain Construction Products Rus LLC from its current stake of 11% to 33%. The EBRD equity injection … Read the full press release →

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 →

Roland Berger continues to expand its global presence: six new Partners elected The strategy consultancy adjusts its global management in line with its international growth: expanded “Global Executive Committee” (GEC) appointed Burkhard Schwenker (Chief Executive Officer), Charles-Edouard Bouée (Chief Operating … Read the full press release →

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 →

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 →

Moscow, Russian Federation, 10-4-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Lafarge, the global leader in the production of cement, aggregates and concrete, Saint-Gobain, a world leader in the habitat and construction markets, Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and A_PRIORI Project, … Read the full press release →

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Saint-Gobain PAM, the parent company of Saint-Gobain’s Pipe Activity, today signed a contract (Az-Zour) to supply pipes and fittings for the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water. The $200 million (around €154 million) contract represents a … Read the full press release →

Climate Action: European Commission engages industry to spread best climate practices Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Monday 8 April 2013, industry and public sector representatives from 10 European Member States participate in a field trip to visit leading energy efficiency business-cases … Read the full press release →

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of Directors of EADS N.V. has nominated the following individuals for election by the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to the future Board of Directors of EADS N.V.: Manfred Bischoff, 70, Director of Royal KPN N.V. … Read the full press release →