Cie de Saint-Gobain

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its brands include CertainTeed, Gyproc, ISOVER, Weber, Placo, British Gypsum, Rigips, bassetts, brasilit, and cebrace. The company was founded in October 1665 and is headquartered in Courbevoie, France.

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Canada, today announced its intent to acquire The Bailey Group of Companies (Bailey), a leading Canadian manufacturer of commercial metal framing and building systems. The complementary addition of Bailey's existing line of high-quality metal framing products in Canada will broaden Saint-Gobain's global offering in the category, and further enhance the company's position as a worldwide leader in l.

Saint-Gobain Announces Intent to Acquire The Bailey Group of Companies, Leaders in Metal Building Solutions in Canada

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Siding, today announced that it has achieved a 96% reduction (Scopes 1 & 2 only) in emissions from the manufacturing of polymer shakes, vinyl trim, millwork, and vinyl siding at its manufacturing facilities in McPherson, Kansas, Social Circle, Georgia, and Williamsport, Maryland, respectively. With fully electrified processes and 100% of the electricity used backed by renewable energy credits.

Saint-Gobain Reduces Manufacturing-related Emissions by 96% at Three Exterior Products Manufacturing Facilities in the United States

COURBEVOIE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Benoit Bazin, Chief Executive Officer of Saint-Gobain, commented: “In a difficult macroeconomic environment with lower volumes, Saint-Gobain once again demonstrated the strength of its “Grow & Impact” strategy and of its positioning as the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. Our cost actions and well-managed pricing helped drive an improvement in the operating margin and in free cash flow generation, which both reached all-time highs.

Saint-Gobain: 2023 Annual Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Canada Inc., has completed installation of a heat exchanger system on its industrial drywall board dryer at its gypsum facility outside Vancouver, British Columbia, which is expected to reduce the plant's Scope 1 carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 15%. This project, the first of its kind for CertainTeed Canada, signifies a substantial investment towards increased efficiency, output a.

Saint-Gobain to Reduce Scope 1 Carbon Dioxide Emissions by up to 15% With Completion of Heat Recovery System at Its Gypsum Facility in Vancouver, British Columbia

French construction materials group Saint-Gobain is in initial talks to acquire Australian building materials firm CSR Ltd , Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

Saint Gobain in talks to buy Australia's CSR, Bloomberg reports

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain today announced that it has acquired the business assets of International Cellulose Corporation (ICC), a privately owned manufacturer of commercial specialty insulation products, including spray-on thermal and acoustical finishing systems. The acquisition of ICC's assets will allow Saint-Gobain to reinforce its leadership position in light and sustainable construction by offering fireproofing and insulation solutions that will enhance energy conservat.

Saint-Gobain Announces Acquisition of International Cellulose Corporation, a Leading Manufacturer of Sustainable Spray Insulation Products

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NOVA by Saint-Gobain recently invested in ION Storage Systems to expand the relationship between Saint-Gobain Ceramics and ION as they work together on bringing an innovative approach for battery technologies. ION provides battery solutions for applications used in defense, aerospace, consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and grid storage. This investment is key in NOVA by Saint-Gobain's strategy of seeking startups providing innovative solutions for our focuse.

Saint-Gobain Invests in ION Storage Systems

WILLIAMSPORT, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Siding, today announced a $28 million expansion project at its facility in Williamsport, Maryland. This project, along with others made by CertainTeed at the site, will allow the company to improve production and shipping capacity and significantly increase warehouse space in order to increase the availability of their complete siding portfolio in the Mid-Atlantic Region, alignin.

Saint-Gobain Announces $28 Million Expansion of Its CertainTeed Siding Facility in Williamsport, Maryland

COURBEVOIE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain has signed a 15-year renewable electricity supply agreement (Power Purchase Agreement or PPA) with TotalEnergies for the purchase of solar power for its 125 industrial sites in North America (United States and Canada). This 100 MW PPA, known as the Danish Fields Solar Project (Danish Fields), is expected to offset Saint-Gobain's North American CO2 emissions from electricity (scope 2 emissions) by 90,000 Metric Tons per year. The project is expec.

Saint-Gobain Signs a New Major Renewable Electricity Supply Agreement in North America

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French construction company Saint-Gobain has signed a deal to buy solar power from energy giant TotalEnergies , it said on Wednesday.

France's Saint-Gobain signs deal to buy renewable electricity from TotalEnergies

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain has completed the acquisition, announced on June 12, 2023, of Building Products of Canada Corp. (Building Products of Canada), a leading manufacturer of residential roofing shingles and wood fiber insulation panels in Canada. With 460 employees working at three manufacturing plants across the country (Montreal, Edmonton, Pont-Rouge), Building Products of Canada complements CertainTeed Canada's existing operations by offering roofing materials, and wil.

Saint-Gobain Completes Acquisition of Building Products of Canada Corp.

BRYAN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain North America, through its high-performance ceramics business Saint-Gobain NorPro, has begun a recycling program at its Ceramics plant in Bryan, Texas. Through this program, scrap finished goods are recycled and used in production at other plants throughout Saint-Gobain Ceramics, including its facility in Huntsville, Alabama. This ambitious project comes as Saint-Gobain continues to implement its global Grow and Impact strategy, which includes reducin.

Saint-Gobain Creates Circular Economy Program for Scrap Finished Goods at Its Ceramics Facility in Bryan, Texas

PALATKA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Interior Products Group, today announced plans to invest $235 million over the next two years to expand its CertainTeed gypsum manufacturing facility in Palatka, Florida, more than doubling the production capacity of the existing manufacturing plant and creating over 100 new, permanent jobs. The expansion of manufacturing and warehouse space in Palatka, which is strategically located.

Saint-Gobain Announces $235 Million Expansion of Its CertainTeed Gypsum Facility in Palatka, Florida, More Than Doubling Production Capacity and Creating Over 100 New Jobs

COURBEVOIE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Building Products of Canada Corp. (“Building Products of Canada”), a privately owned manufacturer of residential roofing shingles and wood fiber insulation panels in Canada, for C$1,325 million (approximately €925 million) in cash. With this acquisition, Saint-Gobain takes a logical step to reinforce its leadership in light and sustainable construction in the Canadi.

Saint-Gobain Signs a Definitive Agreement to Acquire Building Products of Canada Corp.

JACKSON, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, has installed a smart water submetering system and upgraded equipment at its siding plant in Jackson, Michigan, reducing the site's consumption of water by more than nine million gallons per year, a reduction of more than 50% compared to 2019 levels. The project comes as Saint-Gobain continues to implement its global Grow and Impact strategy, which includes ambitious environmental sustainabi.

Saint-Gobain Installs Smart Water Submetering System and Upgrades Equipment at Its Jackson, Michigan Siding Facility, Saving More Than 9 Million Gallons of Water Per Year

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Saint-Gobain North America Foundation and building materials subsidiary CertainTeed contributed over $175,000 in siding and insulation products and monetary donations to Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) Giving Foundation's Veterans Village Project, a 47-unit new construction permanent housing community for Veterans. In addition to monetary and product donations, a team of Saint-Gobain employees also provided support, solutions, and expertise to this importa.

Saint-Gobain North America Celebrates the Grand Opening of VBC Giving Foundation's Veterans Village 47-Unit Housing Project With $175,000 in Product and Monetary Donations

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Roofing, has acquired the rights to technology from recycling partner Asphaltica that will allow the company to recycle asphalt shingle waste, diverting it from landfill and furthering the company's commitment to creating a circular economy in its production of roofing shingles.

Saint-Gobain Acquires Asphalt Shingle Recycling Technology, Advancing Its Commitment to Waste Reduction

AUBURN, Wash.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Saint-Gobain, through its specialist fire-rated glass subsidiary Vetrotech Saint-Gobain North America, today announced the upcoming relocation of Vetrotech North America's Headquarters in Auburn, Washington to a new facility in Faribault, Minnesota. The relocation will allow Vetrotech to invest in new manufacturing technology, continuing the company's commitment to its growth in North America.

Saint-Gobain Announces Relocation of Vetrotech North America to Faribault, Minnesota, Allowing Investment in New Manufacturing Technology

MALVERN, Pa.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Saint-Gobain today announced that it has been awarded Global Top Employer certification by the Top Employers Institute for 2023, the eighth consecutive year the company has been awarded this prestigious honor. This year, Saint-Gobain is one of only 15 companies around the world to receive this label, highlighting the company's continued focus on implementing its Grow & Impact strategy, which includes a commitment to building a strong team in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Saint-Gobain Certified Global Top Employer for Eighth Consecutive Year

BRYAN, Texas--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, today announced that the company intends to build a new, state-of-the art manufacturing facility and distribution center in Bryan, Texas, reaffirming its commitment to provide sustainable, quality products to its customers in the southern United States.

Saint-Gobain Announces Intent to Construct New Roofing Manufacturing Facility and Distribution Center in Bryan, Texas

GARDEN GROVE, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Saint-Gobain North America, through its automotive glass subsidiary Saint-Gobain Sekurit and its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Insulation, has begun a recycling program at two locations in California, where windshield glass scraps are recycled and reused in the production of insulation.

Saint-Gobain Launches Glass Circular Economy Program at Two Facilities in California, Recycling Windshield Glass to be Used in Insulation Production

SHAKOPEE, Minn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, has upgraded equipment at its roofing plant in Shakopee, Minnesota, which is projected to save over 5,000 MWh of electricity per year and reduce carbon emissions.

Saint-Gobain Upgrades Technology at its Shakopee, Minnesota Roofing Plant, With Projected Energy Savings of over 5,000 MWh of Electricity Per Year

MALVERN, Pa.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Saint-Gobain North America today announced that it has been recognized with three Globees® in the 2022 CEO World Awards program for its work to attract, retain and empower women in the manufacturing industry. Specifically, the company was honored with two Gold Globees® in the categories of Achievement in Women Empowerment and Achievement in Mentorship and Sponsorship of Women, and a Silver Globee® in Achievement in Developing and Promoting Women.

Saint-Gobain North America Recognized by the CEO World Awards for its Efforts to Empower, Mentor, and Promote Women in the Manufacturing Industry

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. is a specialty materials player, but also general building products company from Europe. A lot of its growth is from transaction closures, and its markets are generally rather cyclical.

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Saint-Gobain and the Worcester Business Development Corporation (WBDC) are pleased to announce its partnership has resulted in Saint-Gobain transferring approximately 51 acres of underutilized land for redevelopment by the WBDC. This revitalization project will be led by WBDC and will focus on restoring and redeveloping unused areas of the Company's campus in Worcester, Massachusetts into new, productive commercial uses for sustainable growth.

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