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| Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics acquires Solar Gard Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has just signed an agreement to wholly acquire the businesses making up the Bekaert Specialty Films (BSF) activity of the Belgian Group Bekaert. This business, operating under the name Solar Gard, is specialized in the development, manufacturing and distribution of coated films used on the habitat market (architectural glazing for residential and commercial buildings), the automotive market, and various industrial applications. As a coating and processing expert, Solar Gard produces solar control films that contribute to reduce energy consumption, tinted films to ensure privacy, and security films to protect against window breakage during break-ins blasts and storms. Sold through both internal distribution and installation centers and a network of independent dealers, these products are installed on glass in a large number of buildings and vehicles all over the world. Founded in 1998, Solar Gard has two manufacturing facilities, in San Diego (California) in the US and in Zulte (Belgium), and is currently developing an activity in China. Sales in 2010 reached $150million (€104million). write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |