350th Anniversary Celebration of Saint Gobain World Tour Opens in Shanghai

In Jan. 2015, one of the world's most time-honored manufacturing enterprises, the world's largest glass and building materials manufacturer, as well as global Fortune 500 companies – French Saint Gobain Group witnessed its 350th Anniversary Celebration World Tour Opening Ceremony in Shanghai. Chairman and the CEO of Saint Gobain Abrasives - Pierre-André de Chalendar, president of the Asia-pacific region - Javier Gimeno, French consul general in Shanghai - M. Emmanuel Lenain, and other distinguished guests attended the celebration ceremony, which opens in the four most important markets globally – China, French, America and Brazil. Saint Gobain Group chose Shanghai as the initial tour site, anticipating a stable and promising future in China.

As Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Saint-Gobain, said, "As we look back over our past and examine today's world and what we do, we are convinced that there are many reasons to believe in the future. So, it is with our sights set on the future and innovation that we are celebrating this anniversary. It is our optimism that we want to share with you in 2015."

During the 350 years, depending on the extraordinary achievements in technology and innovative spirits, Saint Gobain has become exemplary enterprise in various industries. Meanwhile, Saint Gobain has received many first awards. From 2011 to 2014, Saint Gobain was listed as Top 100 Global Innovators. Innovation has been the DNA of Saint Gobain, which has twelve R&D centers and nearly 100 institutes in Europe, America, China, and many other countries. 

2015 is the 51st year of French and China to establish diplomatic relations. M. Emmanuel Lenain, French consul general in Shanghai, speaks highly of Siant Gobain's development in China. He says, "Under the thriving situation of China and France trade, I believe that Saint Gobain will usher in new opportunities and have a better future."

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