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) 2017 2018 Sales 4,738 4,920 Operating income 715 803 Cash flow from operations 605 692 Capital expenditure 192 227 EBITDA 882 970