Valley Forge, Pa., March 23, 2015 – Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest building materials companies, announces today that it has launched a brand new North American corporate website – www.saint-gobain-northamerica.com. The website commemorates the company’s 350th anniversary with opportunities for users to experience what it means to be a part of a 350-year company.
“From the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles and the glass pyramid at the Louvre, to the Statue of Liberty and the World Trade Center, and even components that allow the Mars Rover Curiosity to seek out life on another planet, Saint-Gobain has been a part of the fabric of human history, advancement and improvement for three and a half centuries – and now we have a North American website that celebrates this rich history,” said John Crowe, President and CEO of Saint-Gobain and its North American construction materials subsidiary, CertainTeed Corporation. “We’re excited for existing and potential employees and customers to explore the website and see everything that the company has to offer.”
The new site has been designed to achieve several overarching goals, including helping to attract and retain talent by demonstrating the breadth of the company’s portfolio, impact of its innovations, and the opportunities that exist at Saint-Gobain North America. The website highlights Saint-Gobain’s company values, unique history, corporate social responsibility, brand identity, and diversity. In addition to being a tool for recruiting the next generation of innovators, the website has been designed to assist customers with connecting with well-known North American market brands and assisting the company with sourcing leads for its market businesses.
About Saint-Gobain in North America
For 350 years, Saint-Gobain, the world leader in sustainable environments, has designed and manufactured high-performance building materials that improve the lives of people the world over. From the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles and the glass pyramid at the Louvre, to the Statue of Liberty and the World Trade Center, and even components that allow the Mars Rover Curiosity to seek out life on another planet, Saint-Gobain has been a part of the fabric of human history, advancement and improvement for three and a half centuries – and 2015 is the company’s commemorative year.
In North America, the company upholds this rich history of innovation by making a difference in the spaces where people work, live, play, heal and learn. Along with its North American headquarters in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, Saint-Gobain has more than 265 locations in North America and approximately 15,000 employees. In the United States and Canada, Saint-Gobain reported sales of approximately $6.3 billion in 2014. Join Saint-Gobain in a celebration of the company’s 350 years of innovation, wonders and advancements by visiting www.saint-gobain-northamerica.com or connect with Saint-Gobain North America on Facebook and Twitter.
Press Contacts:
Saint-Gobain in North America:
Dina Silver Pokedoff, APR
610-341-7031 (office)
484-919-2103 (mobile)
dina.pokedoff@saint-gobain.com
Brownstein Group for Saint-Gobain in North America:
Nicole Gainer
267-238-4147 (office)
856-266-1707 (mobile)
ngainer@brownsteingroup.com