Compagnie de Saint-Gobain New plant (4098V)
October 27 2014 - 12:58PM
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RNS Number : 4098V
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
27 October 2014
October 27, 2014
Saint-Gobain inaugurates its fourth float in India
On October 27, 2014, Vasundhara Raje, Chief Minister of
Rajasthan, inaugurated a new flat glass (float) production plant in
India, in the presence of François Richier, French Ambassador to
India, and Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Saint-Gobain.
Located in Bhiwadi, near New Delhi, in the State of Rajasthan,
this line started production in March 2014 following more than
three years of work and an investment totaling 140 million
euros.
This float line covers a surface area of 27 acres and has an
annual production capacity of 300,000 metric tons of flat glass,
making it the largest of its kind in India. It is Saint-Gobain's
fourth float line in the country and it produces clear, tinted and
solar control glass essentially for the Indian construction and
automotive markets.
The construction site for this plant had an excellent safety
record. The site, which offers rainwater collection facilities and
showcases a number of environmental protection initiatives, clearly
demonstrates the Group's commitment to sustainable habitat. It
adopts the industrial excellence methods applied worldwide by the
Group.
With this new float glass plant in India, Saint-Gobain Glass is
now present in the south, west and north of the country, ensuring a
long-term geostrategic advantage for the company, which is
positioned as the flat glass leader in the region.
This investment is a milestone for Saint-Gobain in its
development strategy in high-growth countries.
About Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction
markets, designs manufactures and distributes building and
high-performance materials, providing innovative solutions to the
challenges of growth, energy efficiency and environmental
protection. With 2013 sales of EUR42 billion, Saint-Gobain operates
in 64 countries and has nearly 190,000 employees. For more
information about Saint-Gobain, please visit www.saint-gobain.com
or download the new "Saint-Gobain Shareholder" application for
tablets and smartphones.
About Saint-Gobain Glass
Saint-Gobain Glass incorporates all Saint-Gobain basic glass
production plants: flat glass, coated glass, tinted glass,
laminated glass, silvered glass and patterned glass. Designed to be
transformed and marketed, these products meet energy saving, solar
protection, safety, comfort and aesthetic requirements. Employing
close to 9,300 employees, Saint-Gobain Glass relies on a strong
global network of float and coater facilities. To find out more
about Saint-Gobain Glass, visit the website
www.saint-gobain-glass.com.
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