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Annica Hagen has been appointed Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) and member of the Group Executive Committee, effective September 1, 2026.
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Saint-Gobain reported a return to growth across all Regions in the first half of 2026, with robust second-quarter momentum, an EBITDA margin of 15.4%, and continued progress on its "Lead & Grow" strategy.
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Saint-Gobain is strengthening its AI leadership by partnering with Microsoft to accelerate sustainable construction, boost productivity, and support the next generation of low-carbon data centers.
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Tecglass has announced that its JETVER ceramic ink 1C009 has been officially tested and recognized by Saint-Gobain Glass for ceramic printing on COOL-LITE® coatings used in façade applications.
Panorama St. Paul’s in London sets a new standard for sustainable refurbishment with high-performance architectural glass solutions by Tvitec | Cricursa.
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