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PARIS - Saint-Gobain announced Tuesday it has strengthened its construction chemicals business through three acquisitions in North America, Italy, and Peru, with the acquired companies generating combined revenues of approximately €25 million.
The French building materials giant has purchased Interstar Materials, a North American manufacturer of high-performance pigments for concrete applications. Interstar operates two facilities in Canada and one in the United States, specializing in granular pigments that offer advantages in color vibrancy, transportation, and environmental impact compared to liquid or powder alternatives.
In Italy, Saint-Gobain acquired Isoltech, a manufacturer of additives for cellular concrete technology used in producing lightweight concrete. Established in 1987, Isoltech operates a production facility in Verdellino, northern Italy, and provides solutions for the ready-mix concrete, precast, and screed markets.
The third acquisition, Soquimic, is a Peruvian manufacturer of concrete admixtures with two plants near Lima and in Arequipa. This purchase builds on Saint-Gobain’s previous acquisition of Z Aditivos in 2021 and complements its Weber product line in the region.
According to the company’s press release statement, the newly acquired businesses will benefit from Chryso’s expertise and research capabilities to support the development of low-carbon materials, while leveraging Saint-Gobain’s global footprint to expand their market presence.
The transactions align with Saint-Gobain’s "Grow & Impact" strategic plan, which aims to strengthen the company’s global leadership position and accelerate growth by expanding its sustainable construction solutions portfolio.
Saint-Gobain, which is celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, reported sales of €46.6 billion in 2024 and employs more than 161,000 people across 80 countries.
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