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New showroom in Copenhagen: the “Habitarium”
The “Habitarium,” a showroom proving the importance of well-being and how it is linked to Saint-Gobain solutions in the Nordic Countries and Baltic States, was o cially opened in Copenhagen (Denmark. This 280 m2 meeting space includes a BIM studio and takes advantage of breakthrough technology like brain sensors used to measure how we are impacted by for instance changes in light and sound. The showroom tour has been designed to provide a guided visual and tactile visit enabling the visitors to engage with Saint-Gobain and to better understand how materials can in uence the way in which we perceive comfort.
Performance Plastics strengthens its position on the cell therapy market.
The Life Sciences Business Unit of Saint- Gobain Performance Plastics has opened its new facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland (United States), for the manufacture of single-use systems. This plant will strengthen the Group’s position on the fast-growing cell therapy
and biotechnology market. This investment illustrates Saint-Gobain’s commitment to improving daily life.
Sekurit in Argentina begins
production in Campana
Saint-Gobain Sekurit has begun production at its new plant in Campana (Argentina), in an industrial region 80 kilometers north of Buenos Aires with 100 employees and an annual production capacity of 600,000 windshields. It will serve original equipment manufacturers in Argentina and Brazil, as well as the aftermarket for small production series. The site is a new reference in Argentina in terms of quality and technology for windshield production. This
is Sekurit’s second plant in Argentina, after Tortuguitas located 40 kilometers northwest of Buenos Aires.
Saint-Gobain products used in two stadiums for the Olympics
In Brazil, Saint-Gobain Canalização was selected to supply materials for two stadiums used for the Rio Olympics and Paralympics. The EPAMS rainwater drainage system was used in the Youth Arena and Velodrome. In all, 38 outlets and more than 500 meters of pipe in various diameters were installed. The two sports facilities are now used as training venues for high-performance athletes.
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