Saint-Gobain
Canvas Category OEM : Construction
Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions for the construction, mobility and industrial markets. Developed through a continuous innovation process, our integrated solutions provide sustainability and performance in daily life, addressing the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry. In this way, we contribute to reducing carbon emissions, leveraging resource efficiency and increasing circularity.
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Schneider Electric and Saint-Gobain Collaborate on Innovative Automation Initiative Driving Smarter and Safer Glass Production
Schneider Electric, leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Saint-Gobain, leader in light and sustainable construction, have joined forces to deploy the first-of-its kind software-defined automation system for glass production.
Unveiled at Glasstec 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for the glass industry, the project addresses the urgent need for enhanced reliability in the critical lehr process. This furnace, vital for annealing and cooling flat glass, usually lasts for 15 to 20 years. However, any downtime in the process halts production completely, as highlighted by industry studies, where a mere 1-minute power interruption can lead to up to 6 months of production loss, often requiring equipment replacement, and costing up to €200,000 per day.
Saint-Gobain together with Schneider Electric has developed the first open automation solution for the lehr process. The proof of concept (POC) is powered by Schneider Electric’s open automation technology, EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE) which decouples hardware and software, allowing devices and equipment to be freely connected across architecture layers, regardless of manufacturer.
Saint-Gobain Acquires OVNIVER Group to Expand in Mexico
Saint-Gobain announces a definitive agreement to acquire OVNIVER Group, a leading privately-owned construction chemicals company, for US$815 million in cash. This move is set to solidify Saint-Gobain’s global presence in the construction chemicals market. Once finalized, these acquisitions will generate combined sales of €6.5 billion (US$7.24 billion) across 76 countries.
“The acquisition of OVNIVER Group perfectly aligns with our “Grow & Impact” strategic plan. It is an excellent opportunity for Saint-Gobain to further reinforce its presence in construction chemicals and to strengthen its presence in high-growth markets… The combination of the two groups will boost the rapid expansion of our profitable growth platform in construction chemicals,” says Benoit Bazin, Chairman and CEO, Saint-Gobain.
Saint-Gobain announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire FOSROC
Saint-Gobain announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire FOSROC, a leading privately owned global construction chemicals player for $1,025 million (approximately €960 million) in cash.
A unique opportunity, fully aligned with Saint-Gobain’s strategy to strengthen its worldwide presence in construction chemicals, supported by solid macroeconomic factors including the transition towards low-carbon concrete. It will complement the Group’s worldwide growth platform in construction chemicals.
The integration will be led by Thierry Bernard, Chief Executive Officer of Construction Chemicals, with the experienced team who developed the Chryso business over many years, managed its integration within Saint-Gobain and who has piloted its successful combination with GCP since 2022, providing a high level of confidence in the integration of FOSROC. It will be consolidated into the High Performance Solutions segment.