US: Saint-Gobain has announced plans for a new, state-of-the-art North American corporate headquarters in Pennsylvania, USA.
Saint-Gobain said that the relocation will position it for greater growth and expansion in North America. The new headquarters will, for the first time, allow the company's local research team, which is currently based in Maryland, to be integrated with the company's operations team on one site. Saint-Gobain expects to accommodate future job growth and have the flexibility to relocate additional business units to the integrated site.
"This headquarters marks a step change in Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed's ability to serve our North American markets and it will be a shining example of a 21st century manufacturing business," said John Crowe, president and CEO of Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed Corporations. "With the building industry continuing to rebound, we've seized the opportunity to create a focal point for innovative design and development on the Eastern Seaboard, a place where our businesses and employees can continue to grow in a fully integrated, modern space that promotes collaboration across our business units, while offering significant room for future expansion."
By leveraging the full range of Saint-Gobain's portfolio of sustainable products and technologies, the headquarters is expected to achieve the US Green Building Council's LEED® Certification. The goal is to create a workplace that is energy-efficient, has superior air-quality and moisture management and makes a material difference in the comfort and health of employees.
