About Saint-Gobain

Our ambitions

A strategic focus on sustainable habitat solutions

We are constantly innovating to make living spaces more comfortable, cost-efficient and sustainable worldwide. Saint-Gobain solutions span from self-cleaning windows and photovoltaic glass to smart insulation systems, water supply systems and building materials distribution.

We offer solutions to the major challenges of energy efficiency and environmental protection. No matter what new needs emerge in the habitat and construction markets, the future is made of Saint-Gobain.

Find out more about the group strategy

An innovation-driven Group

“Innovation is at the heart of Saint-Gobain’s strategy. More than 23% of our sales are generated through products which were developed less than five years ago.”

Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

For 350 years, Saint-Gobain has consistently demonstrated its ability to invent products that improve quality of life.

As one of the top 100 industrial groups in the world and one of the 100 most innovative companies, Saint-Gobain continues to deploy its technological know-how, often in partnership with the most prestigious universities and laboratories.

Find out more on our Innovation section

Our businesses 

Saint-Gobain is the European or worldwide leader in all of its businesses.

INNOVATIVE MATERIALS

Comprising the Flat Glass and High-Performance Materials Activities, the Innovative Materials Sector offers a unique portfolio of materials and processes for the habitat, transport, health and industrial markets.

FLAT GLASS

No. 1 in Europe

No. 2 worldwide

> Present in 42 countries
> More than 33,000 employees

HIGH-PERFORMANCE MATERIALS

No. 1 worldwide

> Present in 46 countries
> More than 27,000 employees

Construction products

The Construction Products Sector designs and develops innovative solutions to improve the quality of living spaces and reduce the environmental impact of buildings, with unique product and service offerings for all construction fields, tailored to local conditions.

No. 1 worldwide

• Plasterboard and plaster products
• Insulation (all insulation materials combined)
• Tile adhesives
• Industrial Mortars
• Ductile cast iron pipe

No. 1 in Europe

• Wall facings

No. 2 in the Unites States

• Siding

> Present in 62 countries
> More than 46,000 employees

Building Distribution

The Building Distribution Sector brings the Group a thorough understanding of customers’ needs, be they building professionals, private project owners or large companies. It serves over 7 million customers on the the new building, renovation and home improvement markets. 

No. 1 in Europe

• Building materials distribution

> Present in 24 countries
> More than 61,000 employees
> Nearly 4,100 sales outlets

2016 Key figures

With 2016 sales of €39.1 billion, Saint-Gobain operates in 67 countries and has more than 170,000 employees.

By Sector

By geographic area

Leaders in Sustainable Housing

Saint-Gobain solutions can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.