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Saint-Gobain applies all its technological expertise in achieving its aim of becoming THE reference for sustainable habitat.
Habito

Habito™: with the strength of brick and the benefits of drywall

In May 2016, Saint-Gobain Gyproc introduced an industry-first high strength drywall into South Africa. Habito™ features technical benefits previously unseen in the drywall category.
Piping design

Piping design: which pipes for what purpose?

First manufactured in 1864, cast iron pipes have stood test of time as the material of preference for drainage systems. Cast iron systems typically last the lifetime of a building; making them an ideal solution for main soil and rainwater stacks.
HIGH PERFORMANCE SOLAR CONTROL

HIGH PERFORMANCE SOLAR CONTROL GLAZING: SGG COOL-LITE XTREME 60/28

SGG COOL-LITE XTREME 60/28 II is a high performance solar control coating and forms part our XTREME triple-silver solar control product range, which offer the highest selectivity (the ratio of visible light to solar heat gain) in the SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS range.
Activ'air News test

Activ’Air® technology to improve indoor air quality

Activ’Air® is a new technology added to Gyproc plasterboards and plaster solutions. It is designed specifically to decompose formaldehyde emissions into non-harmful inert compounds, thus eliminating the risk of re-emission.

Saint-Gobain Weber low-dust technology

Cement-based floor and wall tile adhesive can now benefit from Saint-Gobain Weber’s low-dust technology. It is suited to most tiling applications (to fix ceramic, porcelain and natural stone floor coverings and wall tiles).
A new generation

A new generation of mineral wool

Ultimate is a new generation non-combustible mineral wool with excellent thermal performance for high temperature applications (up to 660°C) in the industrial and technical markets.

SAINT-GOBAIN Live Latest news of Saint-Gobain in Sub-Saharan Africa

08/07/2019
Achievement
A new mortars plant starts production in Angola

Saint-Gobain is now present in 68 countries across the world
08/02/2019
Innovation
INSULATION IS THE SMART SOLUTION FOR A MORE COMFORTABLE INTERIOR

ThinkPink Aerolite - Smart Homes
06/12/2019
Innovation
Ivory Coast takes second place at Saint-Gobain's international multi comfort student contest

Illustrating excellence in architecture on the African continent, three students from Ivory Coast took second prize at Saint-Gobain’s 15th Multi Comfort Students Contest, held in Milan, Italy. More than 2,200 students from 199 universities in 34 countries entered the contest. The 60 competing teams presented their projects to an international panel of representatives from the Municipality of Milan, architects and industry experts. 
03/22/2019
Innovation
Indoor swimming pools don't have to be noisy

Saint-Gobain Ecophon provides new solution for swimming pools that not only improves the acoustics, but are water, corrosion and chloride-resistant. These Ecophon products improve safety, increase visitor wellbeing and satisfaction, increase staff wellbeing, and improve communication between a coach and students during swimming sessions.
03/01/2019
Press
Saint-Gobain YouthBuild Academy skills development captures the attention of the French Minister of Foreign affairs

On 1 March 2019, the French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, visited Saint-Gobain South Africa’s premises in Germiston, Ekurhuleni (Gauteng).
02/26/2019
Innovation
Glass can keep you cool in any shape or size

Kenya is welcoming one of its first LEED* gold certified buildings, One Africa, in Nairobi for which Saint-Gobain glass supplied high performance glass.
10/26/2018
Habitat
Supporting Kenya’s Big Four Agenda and affordable housing strategy

Yesterday, Saint-Gobain, world leader in the construction markets, attended the annual summit of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) in Mombasa. The conference presented the opportunity for the Group to reaffirm its commitment to support the Big Four Agenda of the Kenyan government and the delivery of 500,000 houses between 2017 and 2022. In line with the country’s constitution and the Global Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations, Saint-Gobain strongly believes that access to dignified housing is a matter of human right. 
10/25/2018
Award
Saint-Gobain rewards young talents

Saint-Gobain honours the winners of the first Saint-Gobain Young Talent V.I.E competition.
10/25/2018
Achievement
Saint-Gobain strengthens water distribution in Côte d’Ivoire

In Côte d’Ivoire, Saint-Gobain PAM solutions were selected by the national water distribution company ONEP to supply water to the cities of Gagnoa and Sinfra, northwest of Abidjan. 
10/16/2018
Brand
Saint-Gobain South Africa is verified as a Top Employer, again!

For the fifth consecutive year, Saint-Gobain has been certified as a Top Employer.

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