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| Saint-Gobain increases participation in Avancis French building materials giant Saint-Gobain is acquiring Shell's share of Avancis, a joint venture between the two companies. Avancis has developed highly competitive technology for thin-film CIS (Copper, Indium and Selenide) to manufacture photovoltaic modules. With an annual capacity of 20 megawatts, the company's first plant is already operating in Torgau, Germany. This extremely promising technology necessitates expertise in glass coating and in glass thermal treatment, two processes belonging to the core portfolio of Saint-Gobain, a worldwide leader in flat glass for the building and automotive industries. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |