President of French National Assembly Visits SGRS and Sekurit Shanghai and Highly Praises Innovation Achievements and China-France Cooperation

2025-07-14

On June 27th, Ya?l Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, leading a high-level delegation, visited SGRS and Sekurit production site in Minhang District, Shanghai. The visit comprehensively showcased Saint-Gobain’s cutting-edge technologies in light and sustainable construction, high-performance industrial materials, and smart manufacturing, highlighting its exemplary role in China-France economic and trade cooperation over its 40 years of development in the Chinese market.

SGRS: Innovation Drives Sustainable Development
Accompanied by Ludovic Weber (CEO of Asia), Alain Zanoli (VP of Innovation Asia-Pacific), and Anthony Lopez-M (Director of Corporate Communications Asia), President Braun-Pivet and the delegation toured major laboratories and exhibition hall of innovation achievements at SGRS. They gained an in-depth understanding of the Group’s breakthroughs in green building, low-carbon technologies and industrial materials, particularly the core technologies of safety solutions for new energy vehicle batteries and high-end engineered material solutions.

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Sekurit Production Site: Redefining Future Driving Experience
Following SGRS, the delegation went to Sekurit production site to explore their smart production line. They focused on two revolutionary technologies: smart ambient lighting sunroof and smart dimming glass.

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At the end of the visit, President Braun-Pivet said "Saint-Gobain impressed us by the innovative achievements made in the Chinese market. From light construction materials to industrial solutions, these breakthroughs not only demonstrate its leadership in sustainable development, but also highlight the critical value of technological innovation in promoting green transformation of the industry."

As a global leader in sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain remains committed to making contributions to the "Carbon Neutrality by 2050" goal through technological development and industrial practices. The Group’s complete R&D and manufacturing system established in China is constantly providing more environmentally friendly and efficient solutions for construction and industrial sectors, facilitating sustainable development in China and globally.