Saint-Gobain sells COVIPOR glass processing business

Saint-Gobain sells COVIPOR glass processing business
Photo source
@Covipor - Vidreira Company, Unipessoal, Lda

Date: 6 July 2023

Saint-Gobain has signed a binding agreement for the sale of COVIPOR, its glass processing business in Portugal, to PNI Portugal & Permanente SA.

COVIPOR generated sales of around €20 million in 2022, with two industrial locations in the Porto area employing approximately 100 people. Closing of this transaction is subject to Portuguese antitrust authority clearance and expected in the third quarter of 2023. This transaction is part of Saint-Gobain's continued business profile optimization strategy, in line with the "Grow & Impact" strategic plan.

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets.

Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance.

The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”. €51.2 billion in sales in 2022 168,000 employees, locations in 75 countries Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

600450 Saint-Gobain sells COVIPOR glass processing business glassonweb.com

Others also read

Clearlight Glass & Mirror has acquired the Stoneville, North Carolina fabrication facility from Press Glass, Inc., expanding its regional capacity and advanced glass processing capabilities.
Partnership expands fabrication alignment to support KI Wall storefront and wall systems.
Madico, Inc. to Acquire Johnson Window Films Inc., Bringing Together Two American Manufacturers with a Shared Commitment to Quality.
For the eleventh consecutive year, Saint-Gobain has been awarded the “Top Employer Global” certification, recognizing the excellence of its human resources policies and practices across 40 countries*.
Saint-Gobain Glass has launched TIMELESS®, an innovative shower glass designed to meet the growing demand for more sustainable, easy to clean, anti-corrosion glass.
The transaction involves the purchase of 100% of the company’s share capital, a global leader in advanced glass solutions

Add new comment

From industry