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2 ONE AMBITION: TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF ALL 3. Solutions specifically for industrial markets

Solutions specifically for industrial 3. markets

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PRODUCTS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

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.

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 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), 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, safety and connectivity, the Group offers products that meet these new requirements, both in the primary market and in the spare parts market. 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.

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INDUSTRY (16%OF SALES)

STRATEGICMARKETS Manufacturing industry, transport, healthcare, energy

Automotive glazing

Abrasives

SPECIALIST BRANDS

Flexible tubing

Bearings

Adhesive foams

Polymer seals

Ceramics for energy

Refractories

KPMG'S Global Automotive Executive Survey, KPMG, 2015. (1) L’Observatoire Cetelem 2017, BNP Paribas, 2016. (2)

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