Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Saint-Gobain Expands Manufacturing in Chennai
Saint-Gobain, a company making glass and insulation, is building new factories in Chennai, India.
They're adding a new glass factory that can produce a lot of glass each day, designed to save energy.
They are also constructing a large insulation factory.
This expansion helps them meet the growing demand for these products.
The location, Oragadam, is becoming Saint-Gobain’s largest manufacturing center, housing several types of factories.
Saint-Gobain began construction of its 7th float glass line and 5th mineral wool insulation line in Chennai.
The new float glass facility will have a production capacity of 1,000 tonnes per day.
The float line is designed to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact.
The 5th mineral wool insulation plant will have a production capacity of 50,000 tonnes.
The Oragadam site will become Saint-Gobain’s largest multi-business manufacturing hub.
- Who
- Saint-Gobain
- What
- Saint-Gobain commenced construction of new float glass and mineral wool insulation lines.
- When
- Construction began on August 13, 2025.
- Where
- Oragadam, Chennai, India
- Why
- To strengthen local manufacturing and meet growing demand.
- Company
- Saint-Gobain
- Location
- Oragadam, Chennai
- Float Glass Line
- 7th
- Float Glass Capacity
- 1,000 tonnes per day
- Insulation Line
- 5th mineral wool
- Insulation Capacity
- 50,000 tonnes