SAINT_GOBAIN_REGISTRATION_DOCUMENT_2017

A Message from Pierre-André de Chalendar Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saint-Gobain

Design, produceanddistributematerials that help creating great living places and improving daily life: that is Saint-Gobain’s strategic ambition. The living places that we contribute to creating have a positive impact on their occupants’ wellbeing and quality of life. Because they are designed sustainably and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, they help build the future of us all. On our industrial markets, we aim to provide increasingly reliable and efficient solutions, in the forefront of technology, by working hand-in-hand with our customers through co-developments and partnerships. In 2017, the global economy continued its recovery. Our markets are being underpinned by positive growth in Europe and the United States, China and emerging countries. Worldwide, driven by the passion for materials and their expertise, both for industry and distribution, our teams are committed to creating the solutions for tomorrow in order to remain one step ahead. Innovation in products, processes and services is crucial. Digital technology is enabling us to evolve with our customers and our environment. Our businesses are rolling out “Industry 4.0” programs. And given the changing distribution models, Saint-Gobain is ideally placed to deliver value to its customers at each step of the way.

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