sain t-gobain annu al report 2008 annual report
sain t-gobain annu al report 2008 annual report
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Strategy and Businesses<br />
of Saint-Gobain<br />
The French version of this Registration Document, which includes the Annu<strong>al</strong> Report, was filed with the Autorité<br />
des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on March 24, 2009 under no. D.09-0149. In accordance with the AMF’s Gener<strong>al</strong><br />
Regulations, it may be used as a supporting document for a financi<strong>al</strong> transaction, but only <strong>al</strong>ongside an<br />
information memorandum approved by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers.<br />
06 • Building the homes of the future<br />
06 • Driving faster growth in emerging markets<br />
07 • Responding to recession by demonstrating operation<strong>al</strong> excellence<br />
08 • Innovative Materi<strong>al</strong>s Sector<br />
08 • Flat Glass<br />
09 • High-Performance Materi<strong>al</strong>s<br />
12 • Construction Products Sector<br />
12 • Interior Solutions<br />
Gypsum<br />
Insulation<br />
13 • Exterior Solutions<br />
Exterior Fittings<br />
Industri<strong>al</strong> Mortars<br />
Pipe<br />
16 • Building Distribution Sector<br />
18 • Packaging Sector<br />
20 • A research and innovation-led strategy<br />
20 • Strategic projects<br />
20 • Cross-function<strong>al</strong> programs<br />
21 • Internation<strong>al</strong> research and development cooperation programs<br />
21 • Partnerships with promising start-ups<br />
21 • The “Innovation Habitat” program<br />
STRATEGY AND BUSINESSES<br />
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Saint-Gobain - <strong>2008</strong> Annu<strong>al</strong> Report
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