Saint-Gobain North America announced today that its team members have been named finalists in three 2024 Manufacturing Leadership Awards categories from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). The company’s CertainTeed Roofing plant in Oxford, North Carolina was recognized for its achievements to create a transformational culture, while its Saint-Gobain Life Sciences’ facility in Beaverton, Michigan was honored for its work in the category of sustainability and circular economy. In addition, Ben Thieme, an engineer with Saint-Gobain ADFORS in Dublin, Georgia, and Jonathan Miller, an Automation Integration and OPEX Manager at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences in Akron, Ohio have been recognized in the category of Next-Generation Leadership.    

Saint-Gobain, par l’entremise de sa filiale de matériaux de construction CertainTeed Canada, a annoncé aujourd’hui son intention d’acquérir le groupe de sociétés Bailey (« Bailey »), grand fabricant canadien de systèmes commerciaux de charpente métallique et de construction. L’ajout complémentaire de la gamme existante de produits de charpente métalliques de haute qualité de Bailey au Canada élargira l’offre globale de Saint-Gobain dans cette catégorie et renforcera davantage la position de la société en tant que chef de file mondial de la construction légère et durable. Dans le cadre de l’acquisition en cours, Saint-Gobain fera également l’acquisition des capitaux propres et des actifs restants de The Grid Company, coentreprise de fabrication d’ossature de plafond qu’elle exploite avec Bailey depuis 10 ans. De plus, une fois approuvée, l’acquisition visera toutes les divisions du Groupe Bailey, soit Produits Métalliques Bailey, Bailey Metal Processing et Métaux Agway.

Saint-Gobain, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Canada, today announced its intent to acquire The Bailey Group of Companies (Bailey), a leading Canadian manufacturer of commercial metal framing and building systems. The complementary addition of Bailey’s existing line of high-quality metal framing products in Canada will broaden Saint-Gobain’s global offering in the category, and further enhance the company’s position as a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. As part of the pending acquisition, Saint-Gobain will also complete the purchase of the remaining equity and assets of its decade-long ceiling grid manufacturing joint venture with Bailey, The Grid Company. In addition, when approved, the acquisition will include all divisions of The Bailey Group — Bailey Metal Products, Bailey Metal Processing, and Agway Metals.

Saint-Gobain, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Siding, today announced that it has achieved a 96% reduction (Scopes 1 & 2 only) in emissions from the manufacturing of polymer shakes, vinyl trim, millwork, and vinyl siding at its manufacturing facilities in McPherson, Kansas, Social Circle, Georgia, and Williamsport, Maryland, respectively. With fully electrified processes and 100% of the electricity used backed by renewable energy credits (RECs), Saint-Gobain has taken a significant step in its mission to provide low carbon siding products to the US market and reduce its environmental footprint. 

• Good resilience in sales, down 0.9% like-for-like despite a difficult environment in new construction in Europe
• Record operating margin of 11.0% (up in all Regions) and record operating income at constant exchange rates
• Record free cash flow of €3.9bn, with a cash conversion ratio of 62%
• 34% reduction in CO2 emissions vs 2017 (scope 1 and 2)
• Total shareholder return (TSR) of 51% in 2023, with €1.6bn of share buybacks and dividends. Dividend of €2.10 (+5%) recommended for 2023
• 2024 outlook: despite a context which remains difficult in certain markets, the Group expects a double-digit operating margin for the fourth consecutive year

Saint-Gobain, par l'intermédiaire de sa filiale de produits de construction CertainTeed Canada Inc., a achevé l'installation d'un système d'échangeur de chaleur sur son séchoir industriel de cloisons sèches dans son usine de gypse à l'extérieur de Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique, ce qui devrait réduire les émissions de dioxyde de carbone de portée 1 de l'usine de près de 15 %. Ce projet, le premier du genre pour CertainTeed Canada, représente un investissement substantiel vers une efficacité, une production et un recyclage accrus, et s’harmonise à l'objectif de l'entreprise de fournir aux clients les produits locaux les plus durables.

Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Canada Inc., has completed installation of a heat exchanger system on its industrial drywall board dryer at its gypsum facility outside Vancouver, British Columbia, which is expected to reduce the plant’s Scope 1 carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 15%. This project, the first of its kind for CertainTeed Canada, signifies a substantial investment towards increased efficiency, output and recycling, and aligns with the company’s goal to deliver the most sustainable local products to customers.

Saint-Gobain today announced that it has acquired the business assets of International Cellulose Corporation (ICC), a privately owned manufacturer of commercial specialty insulation products, including spray-on thermal and acoustical finishing systems.

The acquisition of ICC’s assets will allow Saint-Gobain to reinforce its leadership position in light and sustainable construction by offering fireproofing and insulation solutions that will enhance energy conservation and efficiency in commercial spaces