Company DescriptionCompagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for wellbeing worldwide. It operates through five segments: High Performance Solutions; Northern Europe; Southern Europe Middle East (ME) & Africa; Americas; and Asia-Pacific. The company offers glazing solutions for buildings and cars under the Saint-Gobain, GlassSolutions, Vetrotech, and SageGlass brands; plaster-based products for construction and renovation markets under the Placo, Rigips, and Gyproc brands; ceilings under the Ecophon, CertainTeed, Eurocoustic, Sonex, or Vinh Tuong brands; and insulation solutions for a range of applications, such as construction, engine compartments, vehicle interiors, household appliances, and photovoltaic panels under the Isover, CertainTeed, and Izocam brands. It also offers mortars and building chemicals under the Weber brand; exterior products comprising asphalt and composite shingles, roll roofing systems, and accessories; and pipes under the PAM brand, as well as designs, imports, and distributes instant adhesives, sealants, and silicones. In addition, the company provides interior systems, interior and exterior insulation, cladding, floor coverings, façades and lightweight structures, waterproofing, roofing solutions, pre-assembly, and prefabrication solutions; high performance materials; glass for buildings; plasterboard; and interior glass products. Further, it distributes heavy building materials; plumbing, heating, and sanitary products; timbers and panels; civil engineering products; ceramic tiles; and site equipment and tools. The company was founded in 1665 and is headquartered in Courbevoie, France.
How the Company Makes MoneySaint-Gobain generates revenue through the sale of its diverse range of building materials and solutions. The company's primary revenue streams include construction products, which encompass insulation, gypsum, and industrial mortars, as well as innovative materials such as flat glass and high-performance materials. It also earns significant income from its building distribution segment, which involves supplying a wide array of construction materials through an extensive network of distribution outlets. Saint-Gobain's earnings are bolstered by strategic partnerships and acquisitions that enhance its product offerings and geographic reach, enabling it to tap into new markets and customer segments. The company's focus on innovation and sustainability also plays a crucial role in driving revenue growth by meeting the increasing demand for environmentally friendly and energy-efficient products.