Saint Gobain and its tower

Saint Gobain began construction of its new tower in La Défense. This 165-meter high tower will be the way for Saint Gobain to promote a large number of its products. It will be covered with one of the glasses of the group the Sageglass varying its color according to the luminosity as well as a glass with solar control the cool light.

TBC Innovations: study of the window market in 2016 in France

The year 2016 was marked by the return of positive signals for the building sector. The gradual recovery of activities related to the renovation of the existing fleet, particularly driven by ISCED, is increasingly felt at all levels of the market, and the first signs of a recovery in nine-year activity seem to be confirmed. Will these signs of a revival of real estate development allow the window market to return to growth? The objective of this study is to identify potential market opportunities through an analysis of market figures and stakeholder strategies.

This study concerns all the windows * installed in France in 2016, which includes all types of openings, materials, building site and building ...

This study is aimed at all professionals in the sector, from manufacturing to marketing of windows. It brings elements of understanding to both the direct players and those who progress in related markets: suppliers, investment funds ... Our contacts are directors general, marketing, communication or sales, product managers or heads of Sales, technical managers ...

Questions you ask yourself  What is the volume of window sales in France?  What is the distribution of the market by type of materials, buildings, between nine & renovation?  What regional trends are observed in this market?  What stakeholder strategies are observed?  Is the economic and regulatory environment favorable? What are the drivers and constraints of development?  What is the outlook for 2019? What will be the challenges in the future?  What are the potential growth drivers of this market?

Market history since 2006

With its experience, TBC has been conducting this study for 10 years and is updating it every year thanks to a panel of trusted professionals built up over the years. This new edition will bring the market figures to the end of 2016. Regional analysis The 5 geographical areas studied are based on telephone indicators. Analysis of the market environment What factors influence this market? Analysis of PESTEL influences: Political, Economic, Sociological, Technological, Ecological and Legal. Evolution scenarios Based on the results of surveys and studies, we propose scenarios for the evolution of the market on new and renovation and the issues that arise.

The full study is available on the TBC innovations website

Nouvelle ligne verres à couches jumbo aux US

Guardian a annoncé un projet d’investissement dans une nouvelle ligne de verres à couches jumbo aux USA. Pour répondre à la demande croissante des architectes pour des verres de grandes dimensions.  La localisation de la ligne n’a pas encore été décidée par Guardian.

Cerfav glass creation contest

Cerfav is launching a glass creation competition, open to former students of Cerfav. Prize of 700 euros for the selected project which will then be the subject of an edition. The objects proposed must be able to be made in blow molding. Read the conditions and enter the contest until May 15, 2017.

The edition will be the subject of a contractualisation which will frame its conditions. The author will receive 5% of the duty-free sales price realized by Cerfav on all the exploitations of the work.

The communication that will be carried out around the published object will mention his / her author (s). The selected project will benefit from a special visibility during the Estivales 2017.

CHARACTERISTICS OF EXPECTED PROJECTS

- they must be made by Cerfav in cane blow molding.

- Their cost price (workshop price) must not exceed 30 euros per unit. The damping of the tools must be based on about 1000 parts.

CONSTITUTIONAL PIECES OF THE APPLICATION FILE

- A completed application form as proposed,

- A Curriculum Vitae summarizing the career path, the prices obtained and the approach,

- A photographic portrait of the candidate,

- An electronic slide show including 2 anonymous slides.

APPLICATION FILE

Applications are open until 15 May 2017.

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