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There are very few companies in the world that feature equally long-lasting and impressive tradition as Saint-Gobain. The Group's history dates back to 1665 when the glass production plant was founded by Colbert, royal advisor of Louis XIV. Today Saint-Gobain Group is a versatile corporation, a leader in all the fields it operates.
The Saint-Gobain Group employs more than 180 000 employees in 49 countries in the world, and its annual turnover exceeds EUR 32 bln. It is a world leader in the production of:
- abrasive materials
- isolation materials
- building materials
- waterworks and sewage pipes
- industrial ceramics and plastics
- reinforcing materials
- glass packaging
- flat glass.
Saint-Gobain has throughout the world its own research and development centres which make it possible for its members to have access to the most modern technologies. Each year nearly 80% of Saint-Gobain products are improved, and 20% of them are market innovations. For nearly three centuries, every day, the concerns' employees have been turning ideas and dreams into reality.
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Saint-Gobain Abrasives is world's biggest producer of Abrasives tools. The leading position of company was enhanced in 1990 along with the acquisition of NORTON brand to products' portfolio. In the following years it was further substantiated by acquiring Winter, Unicorn and Flexovit brands.
Yearly turnover of Saint-Gobain Abrasives reaches EUR 1,4 bln, which makes 4% of the total turnover of Saint-Gobain Group. Main regions where the company operates are North and Latin America, Europe and Asia . Saint-Gobain Abrasives employs nearly 16 000 people and is the sole producer worldwide to provide its customers with three major types of abrasive tools.
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