Saint-Gobain Starts New Float Glass, Insulation Lines in Chennai

Saint-Gobain today announced the commencement of construction of its 7th float glass line and 5th mineral wool insulation line in Oragadam, Chennai. This expansion marks a significant milestone, reinforcing the Group’s strategic commitment to strengthen local manufacturing capabilities and grow in the Indian market.

The new float glass facility will have a production capacity of 1,000 tonnes per day, significantly boosting Saint-Gobain’s ability to meet the growing demand for high value-added glass in the construction market. Aligned with Saint-Gobain’s global sustainability goals, the new float line is designed to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact, while integrating advanced digital capabilities for operational excellence and superior product quality.

Following the acquisition of Rockwool India (Rockinsul) and UP Twiga (Twigainsul), Saint-Gobain has rapidly expanded its insulation business in India.  The 5th mineral wool insulation plant will be its largest investment in Asia-Pacific, with a production capacity of 50,000 tonnes. This near net-zero carbon facility will serve the growing insulation needs in building construction across India and feature the latest digital and engineering innovations to deliver superior insulation solutions for the growing Indian market. 

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Speaking on the occasion, Sreedhar N., Senior Vice-President and CEO – Asia Pacific and India, said, “Saint-Gobain is uniquely positioned to serve the Indian construction market with a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that are both light and sustainable. Our commitment to local manufacturing, coupled with state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated R&D centre, empowers us to adapt our solutions to the evolving needs of our customers. The two new investments, leveraging advanced engineering and industry 4.0 technologies, will further enhance our ability to deliver high-performance and differentiated solutions to our customers, aligning seamlessly with our commitment to innovation and excellence.” 

The Oragadam site is poised to become Saint-Gobain’s largest multi-business manufacturing hub that will house facilities for float glass, mineral wool insulation, gypsum plasterboards, plasters and acoustic ceilings.