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SUB-SAhARAn AFRICA
nAMIBIA
Showroom with Gyproc, Donn and Isover products.
Namibia is the biggest market in Southern Africa. In 2016 the third annual Green Building Council meeting took place and it was the rst that Saint- Gobain attended.
ZIMBABwE
Showroom with Gyproc, Isover, Weber, PAM and Donn products. Gyproc plant with 73 employees. In 2016, the plant successfully embarked on RhinoLite production to service Zambia, Malawi and northern Mozambique.
BOTSwAnA
Showroom with Gyproc, Isover and Weber products.
One of the highlights for the market was a successful breakfast seminar hosted by the Botswana Institute
of Development Professionals (BIDP). Four Saint-Gobain activities, Gyproc,
Isover, Weber and PAM presented at the seminar.
SOUTh AFRICA
Saint-Gobain Sub-Saharan Africa Delegation office
w Ecophon sales team: In 2016 they held two successful educ challenges they face for 2017 is ensuring a strong positive g
w Norton: A small sales team focusses on selling and distribu w Gyproc: Four plants, four service centers. Gyproc had a suc partnership with YouthBuild International. The positive app challenge for 2017 lies in the continent’s economic stability
w PAM: Four sales o ces. In 2016 PAM saw the rst signi can generated locally. Next year the main challenge they face, i foundation (PAM Piles) markets.
w Isover: Two plants. In 2016, Isover launched a digital campa growth of the HVAC market growth. In 2017 their challenge standards.
w Weber: Three plants. 2016 was a year of re-engaging existi in the pipeline and improved e ciencies; working toward m
w PG Glass: 10% shareholding
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Southern Africa