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Strategy and General Management
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Length: 13 pages
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Abstract
Saint Gobain, the largest glassmaker in France, had been growing through divestment of its traditional businesses and diversification into new businesses, like high-tech ceramics and catalysts. By 2004, under the chairmanship of Jean-Louis Beffa, Saint Gobain acquired 900 companies and tripled its sales. With operations in 46 countries and a workforce of 182,000 employees, Saint Gobain has become a market leader in insulation, reinforcement, major industrial ceramics and abrasives. The case provides the scope to discuss as to how Saint Gobain has emerged as a market leader in different segments by acquiring a mix of companies with different businesses.
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Abstract
Saint Gobain, the largest glassmaker in France, had been growing through divestment of its traditional businesses and diversification into new businesses, like high-tech ceramics and catalysts. By 2004, under the chairmanship of Jean-Louis Beffa, Saint Gobain acquired 900 companies and tripled its sales. With operations in 46 countries and a workforce of 182,000 employees, Saint Gobain has become a market leader in insulation, reinforcement, major industrial ceramics and abrasives. The case provides the scope to discuss as to how Saint Gobain has emerged as a market leader in different segments by acquiring a mix of companies with different businesses.