The history of Saint-Gobain begins in France in the distant year 1665 by the will of King Louis XIV, to create the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles in Paris. Over the years, it has become an important reference in all the sectors in which it operates, particularly in the construction industry, thanks to the production and distribution of innovative materials designed to create excellent living spaces and improve the quality of daily life. Today, the Saint-Gobain Group has a presence in 76 countries, employing over 160,000 employees, with a total turnover of 47.9 billion euros in 2023. Investments in Research & Development, with 8 centers worldwide and numerous partnerships with prestigious universities and international laboratories, allow for a continuous and fruitful path of technological development. Translating this commitment to innovation into numbers, 1 out of 4 products sold by Saint-Gobain today did not exist 5 years ago, and about 30% of the turnover comes from energy-saving systems and environmental protection solutions. In Italy, the Group's history began in 1889 with the construction of the glass production plant in Pisa. Today, Saint-Gobain Italy S.p.A. offers a complete range of innovative solutions for opaque and transparent envelopes through strong and well-known brands in the market such as Glass (flat glass for construction), Gyproc (drywall systems and gypsum-based plasters), Isover (thermal-acoustic insulators and waterproofing), Weber (premixed systems for various applications - for example, solutions for facades and insulation systems, plasters and skim coats, paints, waterproofing, screeds, adhesives). Saint-Gobain Italy aims to be a technological hub of reference, thanks to an integrated approach of multi-material systems and solutions produced 90% in Italy, and a special focus on energy efficiency, safety, comfort, and design. The widespread presence throughout the national territory, with production units and logistics centers, is not only a business orientation but is in line with the Group's environmental sustainability policy to minimize transportation and limit emissions. [Online events by Saint-Gobain](https://www.elearningonweb.com/it/-/e/saintgobainitalia/saint-gobain-azienda)
