The High-Performance Materials Activity of the Saint-Gobain Innovative Materials Sector focuses on industry and construction markets, harnessing prime expertise in three main types of materials: mineral ceramics (though the Ceramics, Grains & Powders, Abrasives and Crystals businesses), performance polymers (Performance Plastics) and glass textiles (Textile Solutions). Key consolidated figures (in millions of euros) 2016 2017 Sales 4,507 4,738 Operating income 616 715 Cash flox from operations 530 605 Capital expenditure 198 192 EBITDA 777 882