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Saint-Gobain Vitrage, Saint-Gobain’s Flat Glass Sector, and Shell (Shell Erneuerbare Energien GmbH) announce the foundation of a 50/50 joint-venture for the production and sale of next generation photovoltaic panels.

Thibaut HEITZ was awarded the Pierre Faurre Prize on Thursday, 23rd November 2006. At the age of 35, Thibaut HEITZ is currently responsible for the construction of a "magnetron" line at Saint-Gobain’s Chennai Glass factory, India.

The Reinforcements & Composites Activity of Saint-Gobain participated in the recent ACMA (American Composite Manufacturer Ass.) Show, October 18-19, 2006 in St.

CiSol, the solar research center at the Architectural College of Valles at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, has been awarded the “Environmental Prize 2006” in the area of “Research, Development and Innovation for Sustained Building…

Ajay Piramal is closing in on the specialty bottles business of French glassmaking giant Saint-Gobain, called Desjonquères.

The figures speak for themselves: to date, over 30 airports in around 20 countries have chosen Glaverbel glass to provide the high level of acoustic insulation, solar control, thermal insulation, safety and security that airport buildings require.

On July 27, Saint-Gobain and Owens Corning announced plans to establish a joint venture, bringing together the two companies’ reinforcements and composites businesses.

The Saint-Gobain Group delivered consolidated sales of €30,925 million during the first nine months of 2006, an increase of 20.1% on a reported basis and of 19.1% at constant exchange rates (based on average exchange rates for the first nine months…

The Saint-Gobain Group delivered consolidated sales of EUR30,925 million during the first nine months of 2006, an increase of 20.1% on a reported basis and of 19.1% at constant exchange rates (based on average exchange rates for the first nine…

Australian GaN-on-glass specialist BluGlass Ltd has signed an 18 month joint development agreement to work with France’s Saint-Gobain Recherche (SGR), the main corporate research center of materials supplier Saint-Gobain Group.

Saint-Gobain recently completed delivery of multiple sets of Sapphire Transparent Armor Windows for integration into armored vehicles for government use.

Saint-Gobain Glass Italia, a leading company in the production of flat glass, received the ISO 14001 Certificate for Environmental Management Systems.

100% Detail is set to entice building industry professionals for the fourth year with an exhibition of innovative building design solutions.

Saint-Gobain’s Construction Products Sector is consolidating its position in Turkey through the acquisition of Izocam, the leading Turkish name in insulation.

Customers benefit from improved technology, expanded product range and geographic reach, Creates focused and efficient business with world-class technology and products, Establishes strong global company with $1.8 billion (€1.5 billion) in annual…

Inspired by the port The Law Courts, located on the southern edge of Antwerp, cover a surface area of 78,000 m² and features six levels: one underground and five above ground, the highest of which is just 15.75 m off the ground.

MeadWestvaco Corp. has completed its acquisition of the North American packaging systems business from France's Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA for about $710 million, the company announced Wednesday.

The 20-story concrete base of the skyscraper being built to replace the World Trade Center will be covered with thousands of glass prisms.

Saint-Gobain's Building Distribution Sector has announced the acquisition of JP Corry, the leading builder's merchant in Northern Ireland, Barugel Azulay, the top-ranking distributor of sanitary ware, tiles and kitchens in the State of…

Saint-Gobain SA said it has bought building materials distribution companies in Northern Ireland, Argentina and Spain as part of its international expansion plans.

Six years after conception, construction of the Toledo Museum of Art's Glass Pavilion is in the home stretch.

As glass windows increasingly adorn larger surface areas of modern day buildings, including hotels, malls and multiplexes, the cleaning regime becomes that much more of a challenge.

Saint Gobain Glass India, the Indian subsidiary of the French multinational, is investing another Rs 100 crore for setting up a new production line to manufacture a high-end heat reflective glass.

All rise for the…court. The face of The Norwegian justice, Borgarting Court projects a modern image and a spirit of openness with its immense Stopray Safir and Sunergy glass façade.

Up 27.7% on a Reported Basis Up 9.1% Like-for-Like Consolidated sales for the Saint-Gobain Group in the first quarter of 2006 came in at EUR9,745 million, compared with EUR7,633 million for the same period in 2005, representing a rise of 27.7% on an…