Weber et Broutin France - Introduction

Introduction

rue de Brie, BP 84
Brie Comte Robert F-77253 Cedex
France
Telephone: +33 1 60 62 13 00
Fax: +33 1 64 05 47 50
Web site: http://www.weber-broutin.fr

Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Saint-Gobain S.A.
Incorporated: 1902 as G. Weber et Cie
Employees: 7,414
Sales: EUR 742 million (US $780 million) (2003)
NAIC: 327310 Cement Manufacturing; 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing

Weber et Broutin France is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain S.A. and forms one of the pillars of the French giant's Building Materials division. Weber et Broutin focuses on the development and production of mortars and cements for facades, tile fixing, ground and foundation preparation, and other construction and engineering projects. The company produces full-scale fixing systems, including the mortars, tools, equipment, and accessories needed for their application. The company also produces decorative façade mortars and mortars for industrial use. Weber et Broutin has operations in 18 countries, primarily in western and eastern Europe, but with a growing presence in South America (Brazil and Argentina especially) and Asia (in China, Hong Kong, and Thailand). The company operates from more than 100 sites, including nearly 60 production facilities and 20 warehouses. This network helps Weber et Broutin claim the number one position in the world for tile fixing mortars, the top spot in Europe for decorative façade mortars, and the lead in both the European and Brazilian markets for industrial mortars. The company markets its products under a number of local brand names, as well as the primary brand name, Weber Building Solutions. The company employs more than 3,400 people, and generated sales of EUR 742 million (US $780 million) in 2003.