Global Operations
Europe - 12,200 employees
- 13 float lines
- Automotive OE plants in seven countries
- BP downstream in 10 countries
- Extensive AGR network
- Specialty Glass operations in UK
China - 2,800 employees
- 16 float lines
- Three Automotive plants
- Specialty Glass operations
- Rolled glass for photovoltaics
Japan - 5,000 employees
- Four float lines
- BP downstream network
- Automotive OE plants and AGR network
- Specialty Glass operations
North America - 3,900 employees
- Six float lines
- Automotive OE in US, Canada and Mexico
- Extensive AGR network in US
- Specialty Glass operations in Canada
S & SE Asia - 2,800 employees
- Two float lines and Automotive operations in Malaysia
- Automotive plant in India
- Two float lines in Vietnam
- Specialty Glass operations in the Philippines
South America - 2,600 employees
- Six float lines
- BP downstream operations
- Automotive OE in Brazil, Argentina and Chile
- AGR network
Building products
Manufacturing - World leader in float glass technology and coatings
Principal operations in 21 countries. Overall, the Group manages, or has a stake in, 49 float lines around
the world.
Global spread
Major presence in Europe, Japan and North America. Also in China, South America and South East Asia.
Automotive
Manufacturing - Supplying the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers
Principal fabrication facilities at 31 sites in 16 countries. Major presence in Europe, Japan, North
America, South America and China.
Global spread
Leading share of the global Original Equipment (OE) and Specialized Transport markets. Largest player
globally in Automotive aftermarket glazing distribution and wholesale.
Specialty Glass
Manufacturing - Producing the world’s thinnest float glass
Major fabrication facilities in Japan, China, the Philippines, Europe and Canada.
Global spread
World leader in thin display glass and optical devices for office machinery, glass fiber battery separators and timing belts.