Today, we’re highlighting one of our long-standing partners in the French industrial landscape: Saint-Gobain , a global powerhouse shaping the future of construction and industry.
A group with deep roots and forward-thinking innovation
Founded in 1665 under Louis XIV to produce mirrors for the Palace of Versailles, Saint-Gobain is one of the oldest industrial groups in the world still in operation. Over the centuries, it has constantly evolved—originally specialized in glass, the group diversified, embraced every industrial revolution, and now stands as a leader in energy transition, circular economy, and digital transformation.
Today, Saint-Gobain operates in 76 countries, with over 160,000 employees, designing, manufacturing, and distributing materials and solutions for the construction, mobility, health, and industrial sectors. Driven by a powerful ambition — “Making the world a better home” — the group is committed to delivering sustainable innovations that address today’s environmental, social, and economic challenges.
A robust ecosystem of specialized industrial brands
Saint-Gobain structures its activities around four key divisions:
- Innovative Materials (glass, ceramics, composites)
- Construction Products (insulation, plaster, mortar)
- Building Distribution (brands like Point.P, La Plateforme du Bâtiment)
- Industrial Solutions (transport, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing)
This ecosystem of expert subsidiaries enables the group to provide tailor-made solutions across numerous sectors.
Among them, you’ll find:
- Saint-Gobain Sekurit (automotive glazing)
- @Norton (industrial abrasives)
- CHRYSO (cement and concrete additives)
- SEFPRO (refractory solutions for the glass industry)
- Saint-Gobain SEVA (industrial maintenance)
- Norton Clipper (cutting and drilling equipment)
- Saint-Gobain ADFORS (technical textiles)
Explore them further on our website: https://newboot.io/index.php/clients/
A strong capacity for innovation
Saint-Gobain consistently sets itself apart by combining industrial performance with sustainable development. Here’s a glimpse of what their brands are building:
- Sekurit Develops heated windshields, smart glass with head-up displays (HUD) and electrochromic windows, supporting the shift to more connected and electric vehicles.
- Norton Offers high-performance abrasives, optimized for productivity and waste reduction, while developing cleaner, more energy-efficient cutting solutions for industry and construction.
- Chryso Creates next-gen admixtures that lower cement consumption and enable ultra-low-carbon concrete, even suitable for 3D printing.
- SEFPRO Designs highly resistant refractory materials for glass furnaces that help reduce the energy demands of heavy industry.
- SEVA Implements digital industrial tools to enable predictive maintenance, increase equipment uptime, and optimize operational costs.
- Clipper Develops precision cutting and drilling machines, connected and self-diagnosing, ensuring greater efficiency on construction sites.
- Adfors Designs innovative technical textiles for insulation, acoustic comfort, and crack protection — many of which integrate recycled and bio-based materials.
Saint-Gobain’s innovation is global and intentional: building better, producing better, and preserving resources.
How Newboot supports their transformation
At Newboot, we’re proud to support several of Saint-Gobain’s brands in their digital and industrial transformation. Our mission is clear: to make digitalization simple, concrete, and human.
Our approach is built on three pillars:
1. A personalized audit
We analyze business needs, industrial challenges, and strategic priorities for each brand.
2. Tailor-made solutions
We develop and deploy customized tools, including:
- Industrial IoT for improved data collection from the field
- Edge AI for real-time on-site analysis
- Industrial cybersecurity to protect critical operations
- Digital twins to simulate, anticipate, and optimize processes
3. Support and skill-building
We train teams and ensure sustainable knowledge transfer, enabling autonomy and long-term success.
A shared philosophy: innovate to build better
At Newboot, just like at Saint-Gobain, we believe technology is not an end in itself — it’s a tool to serve people, performance, and purpose.
If you believe, like us, that innovation can’t wait any longer, let’s talk: 👉 https://newboot.io/index.php/contact/ 🚀
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