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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.
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.
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…
The main limitation of solar power right now is cost, because the crystalline silicon used to make most solar photovoltaic (PV) cells is very expensive.
Improved thermal insulation, lower total energy transmittance, and better handling: Interpane revealed optimized glass technology at the fensterbau.
Russia announced that it would return to Germany six 14th-century stained glass windows taken from a church by the Red Army during World War II, AFP reported.
Construction glass makers are lobbying the Government to suspend the licensing of new glass-making projects until 2010 amid concerns of an imminent surplus crisis in the domestic market.
Anba.com reported that the countries in the Middle East are the main markets for household appliances produced in Brazil by French group Saint-Gobain.
Finanztreff.de reported that the turnover of Saint-Gobain Oberland for the full year 2005 is 305.3 million euros, compared to 335.0 million euros for the previous year.
2005: Another Year of GrowthExcluding the impact of British Plaster Board (BPB), consolidated at December 1, 2005:- Sales +8.4% (to EUR 34,873 million)- Operating Income +4.6% (to EUR 2,868 million)- Business Income +8.0% (to EUR 2,611 million)- Net…
Group sales climbed over 8 percent reports Saint-Gobain with contributions from the High-Performance Materials Sector for Ceramics, Plastics and Abrasives Divisions.
CertainTeed Corporation, one of North America's leading building products manufacturers, is proud to announce a partnership with sister companies Norton Abrasives and BPB in a team sponsorship of the number 66 Best Buy Chevrolet for the 2006…
In keeping with its commitment to introduce state-of-the-art glass products, the Paris-based Multinational Saint-Gobain announced introduction of a rage of solar control reflective glass products.
Saint-Gobain, a Paris based global glass gaint, has accorded India as top priority zone in all its business ventures in Asia over the next five years, Jean Louis Beffa, chairman and chief executive officer has said.
Saint-Gobain Vitrage, Saint-Gobains Flat Glass Sector and Shell have signed a memorandum of understanding to produce next-generation solar panels.
Saint-Gobain SA said it has formed a partnership with Royal Dutch Shell PLC to develop a new technology of solar panels consisting of thin films of copper indium selenide (CIS) on glass, instead of traditional silicon wafers.
Grand Canyon West, a destination owned and operated by the Hualapai Tribe at the Grand Canyon's western rim, announces new features planned for The Skywalk, which will push the project's completion date to later this year.
Cie. de Saint-Gobain SA, Europe's biggest distributor of building materials, said second-half profit was little changed as costs related to the French company's acquisition of plasterboard maker BPB Plc countered increased demand in the U.…
Saint-Gobain Vetrotex has created a Specialty Reinforcements Group (SRG) for the North American market, as a part of a strategy to move closer to the market.
Jeffrey Rioux of Saint-Gobain Crystals will present a report on advances in the design and ballistic performance of the company's Sapphire Transparent Armor System at the upcoming 30th Annual International Conference and Exposition on Advanced…
Japan's Nippon Sheet Glass is unlikely to agree to buy Pilkington Plc for several more weeks as it continues to plough through the glassmaker's books, sources familiar with the situation said.
Lacobel is a clear glass, one side of which is coated with a high-quality paint. The painted side is always protected by positioning it against the supporting structure.
To support the rapidly growing regional construction industry, and provide an improved offering for its customers, Al Abbar Architectural Glass has announced multi-million dollar investment plans to expand its UAE-based operation.