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Solutions specifically for industrial
3.
markets
safety of the solutions to which they contribute, optimize the
productivity of manufacturing processes and enhance user
comfort and safety. This involves co-development
partnerships with industrial customers, with a view to
creating solutions for them and with them so they can roll out
their activities.
high-performance products, which ensure the reliability and
For customers in industrial markets, Saint-Gobain aims to be
the partner of choice by developing and supplying
Saint-Gobain has specialist brands in High-Performance
Materials, mainly for its industrial markets. These brands are
well known for their expertise, particularly in the automotive
glazing, abrasives, polymers and ceramics markets.
STRATEGICMARKETS
Manufacturing industry, transport, healthcare, energy
SPECIALIST BRANDS
INDUSTRY
(16%OF SALES)
Bearings
Flexible tubing
Polymer seals
Ceramics for energy
Refractories
Automotive glazing
Abrasives
Adhesive foams
PRODUCTS FOR THE
3.1
AUTOMOTIVE MARKET
year between 2011 and 2020, with global annual automobile
production will approach 110 million vehicles, compared to
95 million in 2016
(2)
. The growth of this market will be driven
by demand from fast-growing countries, such as China, which
is now the world’s leading automobile market, representing
27% of the market in 2015
(2)
.
The automotive market is being driven by demographic
growth and the emergence of a new middle class, particularly
in Asia: according to a study from KPMG
(1)
, the estimated
average growth rate for this market worldwide is +4.1% per
safety and connectivity, the Group offers products that meet
these new requirements, both in the primary market and in
the spare parts market.
At a time when automotive manufacturers are especially
emphasizing lower energy consumption and CO
2
emissions
(reduced vehicle weight, better thermal insulation,
aerodynamics), comfort (acoustic, visual, UV protection),
high-performance, polymer-based bearings, seals and foams
are custom-designed to meet the needs of automobile
manufacturers, in terms of extending useful life and reducing
noise and weight. Saint-Gobain’s solutions also involve
production using, for example, a wide range of abrasive
products (adhesives, agglomerates and super abrasives) for
finishing and polishing automotive parts. In order to benefit
from the opening of new markets in fast-growing countries,
the Group is also developing solutions appropriate for these
regions, without compromising quality.
Saint-Gobain glass is constantly being adapted to the needs
of automobile manufacturers, particularly with regard to
lightweight glass, heads-up display glass and anti-heat glass,
not to mention glass in complex shapes, for which
Saint-Gobain’s expertise is well known. All these solutions
promote an optimal driving experience, with increased
comfort and safety for both driver and passengers. Similarly,
KPMG'S Global Automotive Executive Survey, KPMG, 2015.
(1)
L’Observatoire Cetelem 2017, BNP Paribas, 2016.
(2)