A Persistent Passion for Innovation
For 350 years, Saint-Gobain has consistently demonstrated its ability to invent products that improve our quality of life within all habitats.
As one of the world’s top 100 industrial groups and 100 most innovative companies, Saint-Gobain continues to deploy its technological know-how of innovative materials, often in partnership with the most prestigious global universities and laboratories.
“Innovation is at the heart of Saint-Gobain’s strategy. More than 23% of our sales are generated through products which were developed less than five years ago.”
Inventing the Materials of the Future
Saint-Gobain has made the strategic decision to become the reference point in the sustainable habitat and construction markets. The Group takes a long-term view in order to develop products and services for its customers that facilitate sustainable construction. In this way, it designs innovative, high performance solutions that improve habitats and everyday life by optimising space and improving the indoor environment through better thermal control, acoustics, aesthetics and air quality.
Leveraging Complementary Businesses
Saint-Gobain’s innovative materials business offers a unique portfolio of high performance materials and flat glass, ranked number one and two respectively in the worldwide habitat and industrial markets.
The construction products sector offers interior and exterior solutions to enhance the comfort of buildings and homes. Its diversified business base and high-profile brands, like ISOVER, PAM, Weber and Gyproc, make it the benchmark in its markets. It has the advantage of a global footprint with an extensive presence in fast-growing markets.
The building materials distribution business services the new building, renovation and home improvement markets. Through a thorough understanding of customers’ needs, it has earned the reputation as number one in Europe.
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