HomeActivitiesInnovative Materials

Innovative Materials

With more than 67,000 employees in 45 countries, the Innovative Materials Sector has access to a unique portfolio of materials and processes for the homebuilding and industrial markets.

Leveraging innovation as a powerful growth driver, the Innovative Materials Sector is spearheading Saint-Gobain's advance in over-the-horizon technologies.

In the area of High-Performance Materials, it offers a broad array of innovative technologies in three main types of materials: mineral ceramics, performance polymers and glass fabrics.

The Flat Glass division manufactures high performance products that deliver optimal thermal insulation and energy efficiency.

Innovative Materials Sector nine core businesses:

- Abrasives
- Crystals
- Ceramic materials
- Plastics
- Textile solutions
- Flat glass manufacturing
- Processing of glass for the building industry
- Processing of glass for the automotive and mass transit markets
- Solar energy solutions

The Innovative Materials Sector is European or world leader in each of its nine activities nine core businesses.

Key facts and figures

  • - More than 65% of the Group's R&D budget
  • - 67,000 staff in 45 countries
  • - Saint-Gobain equips 1 residential property out of 3 with insulating glazing in Europe.
    - Saint-Gobain supplies the glazing for 1 car out of 2 in Europe.