Saint-Gobain Develops its Wood Fiber Insulation Business

PARIS, May 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Saint-Gobain has acquired Buitex, a company specializing in the manufacture of wood fiber insulation products for French and continental European markets under the brand Isonat®, which has become the company's new name.

This acquisition will allow Saint-Gobain to expand its range of multi-material insulation solutions while enabling ISONAT to benefit from industrial, R&D and commercial synergies with the Group.

This acquisition is consistent with the Group's strategy of developing on fast-growing niche markets with innovative habitat solutions.

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