Saint-Gobain Expands Northborough Innovation Hub with Opening of the Company’s First North America Fire Testing Lab
Today, Saint-Gobain North America announced the opening of a state-of-the-art fire testing lab on its newly branded Innovation Hub North America (formerly known as Saint-Gobain Research North America) which spans 26 acres across Northborough and Marlborough, Mass.
Saint-Gobain Partners With Good360 to Support Disaster Preparation and Relief Efforts Throughout the United States and Canada
Saint-Gobain North America today announced that it has launched a partnership with Good360, the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving and #2 on the Forbes List of America's Top 100 Charities, to support the organization’s disaster preparation and relief efforts throughout the United States and Canada. The partnership aligns with Saint-Gobain’s global Purpose – Making the World a Better Home by enabling greater investment of resources distributed in local communities recovering from the effects of natural disasters and embedding corporate social responsibility in the company’s actions and decisions.
Saint-Gobain Announces Acquisition of International Cellulose Corporation, a Leading Manufacturer of Sustainable Spray Insulation Products
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.
Saint-Gobain Announces $235 Million Expansion of Its CertainTeed Gypsum Facility in Palatka, Florida, More Than Doubling Production Capacity and Creating Over 100 New Jobs
Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Interior Products Group, today announced plans to invest $235 million over the next two years to expand its CertainTeed gypsum manufacturing facility in Palatka, Florida, more than doubling the production capacity of the existing manufacturing plant and creating over 100 new, permanent jobs.
Saint-Gobain Celebrates Opening of CertainTeed Corners Facility in Social Circle, Georgia
Saint-Gobain North America yesterday held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new CertainTeed Interior Products facility in Social Circle, Georgia, where it will manufacturer corners performance products as part of the company’s existing high quality interior finishings portfolio. The new plant will create 16 new jobs and expand CertainTeed’s already robust presence in the Social Circle community.
Saint-Gobain Certified Global Top Employer for Eighth Consecutive Year
Saint-Gobain today announced that it has been awarded Global Top Employer certification by the Top Employers Institute for 2023, the eighth consecutive year the company has been awarded this prestigious honor. This year, Saint-Gobain is one of only 15 companies around the world to receive this label, highlighting the company’s continued focus on implementing its Grow & Impact strategy, which includes a commitment to building a strong team in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Saint-Gobain North America Commemorates a Year of Giving Back to the Communities where its Employees Live and Work
This year, the Saint-Gobain North America Foundation, the corporate foundation of Saint-Gobain North America (SGNA) celebrates over two decades of making a difference in the communities where it operates and building a culture that inspires employees to engage in philanthropy. As an extension of the Company’s purpose and long-term guiding principle --to make the world a better home -- the SGNA Foundation was established in 2001 to help build stronger, more resilient communities through national grants, community outreach, volunteerism, and direct employee support.
Saint-Gobain Launches Glass Circular Economy Program at Two Facilities in California, Recycling Windshield Glass to be Used in Insulation Production
Saint-Gobain North America, through its automotive glass subsidiary Saint-Gobain Sekurit and its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Insulation, has begun a recycling program at two locations in California, where windshield glass scraps are recycled and reused in the production of insulation.
Saint-Gobain Upgrades Technology at its Shakopee, Minnesota Roofing Plant, With Projected Energy Savings of over 5,000 MWh of Electricity Per Year
Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, has upgraded equipment at its roofing plant in Shakopee, Minnesota, which is projected to save over 5,000 MWh of electricity per year and reduce carbon emissions.
Nine Schools Named National Winners of Saint-Gobain North America’s 2022 Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities Program
Saint-Gobain North America today announced the winning schools of its 2022 Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities charitable giveaway contest, where schools across Georgia, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania competed to receive $250,000 in donated building materials solutions and program materials to transform educational spaces in their schools.
Saint-Gobain North America Recognized by the CEO World Awards for its Efforts to Empower, Mentor, and Promote Women in the Manufacturing Industry
Saint-Gobain North America today announced that it has been recognized with three Globees® in the 2022 CEO World Awards program for its work to attract, retain and empower women in the manufacturing industry. Specifically, the company was honored with two Gold Globees® in the categories of Achievement in Women Empowerment and Achievement in Mentorship and Sponsorship of Women, and a Silver Globee® in Achievement in Developing and Promoting Women.
Saint-Gobain Upgrades Key Equipment at Buchanan, New York Gypsum Plant, Saving Nearly 700,000 kWh of Electricity per year
Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, has installed energy-efficient grinding control technology at its gypsum plant in Buchanan, New York, reducing the plant’s energy consumption by nearly 700,000 kWh per year and also reducing the plant’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed Renew Decade-Long Partnership with Homes For Our Troops
Saint-Gobain North America and its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC have renewed the company’s partnership with Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) as its exclusive provider of roofing, insulation, gypsum, siding, fence and railing products.
Saint-Gobain North America and Partners Present Keys for Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities Home
Saint-Gobain North America co-hosted a dedication ceremony for its Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities home, alongside program partners the Tyson family, Charis Homes and Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio.
Saint-Gobain North America Partners With Habitat for Humanity to Help Canton Family Purchase Zero Energy Ready Home
Saint-Gobain North America (SGNA) today announced that Canton-area residents Bradley and Marjorie Tyson will purchase its Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities home through an affordable mortgage with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio. The house, which was built with industry-leading sustainable construction and inclusive design features, will be donated to Habitat for Humanity when construction is complete. The Tyson family will then purchase the Canton home, move in by early 2022, and will be SGNA’s key partner in monitoring their experience of living in the home, including its energy performance.
Saint-Gobain North America Partners with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio
As part of its Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities program, Saint-Gobain North America (SGNA) today announced its new partnership with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio. SGNA will donate the Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities home to Habitat, which will then sell the home with an affordable mortgage to a family who will benefit most from this revolutionary home concept. The family will move into the home in North Canton, Ohio, by early 2022.
