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Overview 2018
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SAINT-GOBAIN KEY FIGURES & FINANCIAL RESULTS
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SAINT-GOBAIN DISTINCTIONS
* Clarivate Analytics, formerly the Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters’ « Global Innovators: the world leaders in innovation » 2017 ranking
Almost 390 patents filed in 2016
12 research centers and
about 100 development units worldwide
8cross-business R&D
centers
3,700 researchers
1 in 4 Saint-Gobain
products sold today did not exist five years ago
◙ Ranked Among the Top 100 Global Innovators seven years in a row*
◙ Recognized as Global Top Employer 2018 in 31 countries
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BUILDING 350 YEARS OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY
Creation of the Manufacture royale des glaces
Invention of glass table casting
Saint-Gobain expands in Europe: Germany, Italy, Belgium and Spain
Saint-Gobain diversifies into new markets and new products
Merger between Pont-à-Mousson and Saint-Gobain. Ongoing internationalization
Refocus on materials with a high technology content and entry into building distribution and plasterboard
Saint-Gobain focuses its strategy on habitat
Saint-Gobain celebrates its 350th anniversary
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THE GROUP’S PRINCIPLES
They represent a unifying force and shape the conduct of each and every member of Saint-Gobain, from senior management to junior employees.
5 Principles of conduct • Professional commitment
• Respect for others
• Integrity
• Loyalty
• Solidarity
They guide the actions of all corporate leaders and employees in the performance of their duties.
4 Principles of action • Respect for the law
• Caring for the environment
• Worker health and safety
• Employee rights
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
Approximately
27,000 employees
Sales and manufacturing operations in
44 countries
200+ manufacturing facilities
• Worldwide leader in each of its 4 businesses
• Ceramic Materials
• Abrasives
• Performance Plastics
• Adfors
• Priority given to industrial niche markets conducive to co-development
• State-of-the-art applications for the habitat, transport, industry and health sectors
A wide range of high-tech, high-performance and often co-developed products
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PERFORMANCE PLASTICS Division of High Performance Materials, Performance Plastics provide innovative solutions that combine material science, processing technology and design to save energy, provide protection, improve comfort and sustain the environment.
• Composites
Coated and extruded films, window films, specialty foams, specialty tapes, architectural and industrial coated fabrics, land and air-based radomes
• Fluid Systems
Fluid path solutions for biopharma, food and beverage, and semiconductor industries, components for medical devices
• Engineered Components
Engineered parts for noise and vibration control in automotive and critical parts in demanding applications.
Approximately
5,700 employees
In 18 countries
55
manufacturing facilities
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Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics: Strategic Business Units
Fluid Systems SOA Composites SOA
Films Foams Coated Fabrics
Healthcare Process Systems
Bearings Self-lubricating solutions for noise & vibration control
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Critical parts for sealing, wear & friction and tolerance control
Engineered Components SOA
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SAINT-GOBAIN SEALS
We offer a diverse range of critical parts for extreme application conditions with the following products:
Approximately
1,000 employees
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More than 50 years as a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance, sealing and polymer solutions.
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In 14 countries
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Saint-Gobain Seals Market Breakdown
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Critical Parts for Critical Applications
Aerospace • OmniSeal®
• Meldin®
Energy • OmniSeal®
Automotive • Rulon®
• Meldin®
Life Sciences • OmniSeal®
• Meldin®
Electronics • Meldin®
Consumer • Rulon® • Custom Components
Industrial • Rulon® • Meldin®
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Critical Parts • Spring-energized seals
• Extreme use temperatures (-268°C to 316°C)
• High pressure (3448 bar)
• Broad chemical compatibility
• Low friction and low wear
• Metal-cased Polymer Rotary Lip Seals
• Temperature range (-54°C to 232°C)
• Low friction and wear in dry abrasive media
• High speed Rotary applications
• Stamped cup seals, piston rings, flip seals
• Large temperature range
• Reciprocating and rotary applications
• Cost-efficient solutions
• Large material options
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• Fluoropolymer compounds
• Temperature range (-240°C to 280°C)
• Low friction and low wear
• Broad chemical compatibility
• Low deformation under load
• > 1000 formulations
• Polyimide Materials
• High strength at high temperatures
• Self-lubricating
• Intermittently to +482°C
• Very high load capabilities
• Very low thermal expansion
• High temp. thermoplastic materials
• For complex design
• Processed by Injection molding
• PPS,PEI, PEEK PA, based material
Critical Parts
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Worldwide Locations www.seals.saint-gobain.com
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Operations: Certified by the Most Demanding Industry Standards and Audits
• Manufacturing: Over 50 years of manufacturing experience
• Spirit of continuous improvement • 5S • Kaizen • 6 Sigma • Lean 6 Sigma • World Class Manufacturing
• WW manufacturing standards
• Results in excellent process control, high product quality and consistent performance
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Technical Expertise: Offering Global Support for Complete Value Chain Control
• Material formulation and compounding for HP Polymers
• Strong support from large R&D capabilities of Saint-Gobain
Material Formulation and Testing
• Permanent
development and validation of new product designs to meet customer needs
Design Control
• Pre-validation testing
• Co-development with
customers for optimum performance
Solutions Testing
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Technology and Experience: Over 50 Years of Processing and Development
HP plastics
Engineered plastics
Commodity plastics
HP Polymer WW recognized
brands with temperature capabilities up to 315°C:
FLUOROLOY® , RULON®, MELDIN®
Various base chemistry offering
a wide range of possibilities: PTFE, Filled PTFE, TFM, POLYIMIDE, PEEK, PPS, UHMW-PE
Manufacturing processes available
in engineered components: Machining, Stamping, Forming, Laminating, Molding (Hot & Cold) Injection Molding, Skiving, Direct forming, Welding
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