Saint Gobain - SGO- Profile

Saint Gobain(SGO). The Group's principal activity is the production and distribution of materials like glass, ceramics, plastics, cast iron and related products. The Group operates in the following sectors. Building Distribution: manufactures and distributes building materials, key markets include construction, restoration and home improvement sectors; High-Performance Materials: comprises of refractory ceramics, plastics and abrasives; Flat Glass: includes the manufacturing of basic flat glass, processing and distribution of glass for the building and automotive industry; Packaging Sector: manufactures glass bottles and jars for the packaging of foodstuffs and beverages, flasks for perfume and pharmaceutical products and plastic pump dispensers for the packaging of beauty products; Construction sector includes insulation, pipes, industrial mortars and exterior products. The Group has a global presence. In June 2006, the Group acquired JP Corry. Distribution accounted for 42% of 2006 revenues; Flat Glass, 12%; Containers, 10%; Insulation, 9%; Ceramics, 9% & Other, 18%