THE SAINT-GOBAIN GROUP,
World leader in glass manufacture

The Saint-Gobain Group, world leader in glass manufacture Saint-Gobain Glass is at the very heart of the SAINT-GOBAIN Group. Founded in 1665 in France on the initiative of Colbert, to produce mirrors for the Royal Court of Versailles, SAINT-GOBAIN is today the leading glass manufacturer and among the top one hundred industrial groups world-wide. With strong international representation, the Group has over 170 000 employees in forty-six countries. In addition to glass, the Group is also a European or world leader in all of its other chosen areas of activity: insulation, building materials, ductile pipes, containers, fibre reinforcements, industrial ceramics, abrasives and specialised distribution.

The SAINT-GOBAIN Group is united in its mission - "Practical solutions for everyday living".

The Flat Glass Division of the SAINT-GOBAIN Group manufactures, processes and markets glass for the construction and automotive industries. It also provides specialist glass for specific industrial sectors, including aviation, transport, household appliances, commercial refrigeration and optics.