Vetrotech Corporate Brochure
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ON THE SAFE SIDE Together we can protect life and property in great living places while preserving our environment and the future of all.

Carnal Hall, Rolle, Switzerland The new concert hall of the prestigious Le Rosey boarding school is a fine example of how our solutions can be installed without any compromise on the building’s appearance or comfort. By using Vetrotech solutions this building was able to benefit from excellent sound reduction, durability and optimum transparency with complete freedom of design. 2

PROTECTING LIVES AND PROPERTIES IS VETROTECH’S GREATEST MISSION Let’s accomplish this goal together! Many years have passed since the foundation of Vetrotech as part of the Swiss-based group Giesbrecht Glas AG and its later acquisition by Saint-Gobain in 1995. This allowed us to become part of the impressive 350-year-old history of Saint-Gobain. As a result, Vetrotech was able to step up its development to become the industry reference in the field of fireresistant and high-security glass for application both on land and at sea. It is with a pioneering spirit and entrepreneurial passion...

No. 1 Forbury Place, Reading, UK This complex building project is a symbol of the pioneering innovation approach of Vetrotech Saint-Gobain to provide complete design freedom to architects. Over 1'300 m2 of Contraflam Structure - the butt-joint fire-resistant glazing system - serve as core design element of the seven storey, four-sided glass walled atrium. This is the largest glazing installation of its kind in Europe. In addition, it also showcases the very first installed 4'400 mm high Contraflam Mega on the ground floor.

ABOUT VETROTECH We were the first company uniquely specialized in the development, manufacture and distribution of sustainable fire-resistant and security glass of the highest resistance classes. For us, there can be no compromise: people’s safety always comes first. We offer the best operational efficiency for our customers, maximum comfort and peace of mind for our end users, and superb aesthetic quality and multifunctionality for designers and architects all around the world. Active in more than 60 countries 7 primary production sites on 3 continents Over 840 employees worldwide

SAINT-GOBAIN BUILDING GLASS We provide high performing and innovative glass solutions, helping to create great living places and improve daily life, while preserving the future of all. Our customers are key players in the Glass sector: installers, processors, manufacturers and distributors. With all of them, we want to reach one ultimate goal: the building occupants’ wellbeing. In every living and working place, wherever comfort, performance and safety are required, we answer to our customers’ needs in four major fields: facades, windows, interior design and protection. Customer-oriented...

SAINT-GOBAIN High-performing and innovative glass solutions for every living and working place where comfort and safety are required SageG lass’ SWISSPACER Dynamic, tintable glass Fire-resistant and high-security safety glass Warm edge-spacer bars for insulating windows New Saint-Gobain Tower, Paris, France Designed to be the future showcase for Saint-Gobain's image and expertise, the new Saint-Gobain headquarter aims to achieve an exemplary level ofenvironmental quality and energy performance by focusing in particular on compliance with the group's comfort standards for the benefit of its...

OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY This commitment is driven by our Glass Forever program, with the help of all our stakeholders: employees, customers, partners, suppliers... From small seeds to big rivers, our vision is to grow and differentiate our business, while improving our environmental footprint and increasing our contribution to people's well-being. Limit our environmental impact Encourage employee development Invent sustainable buildings Take actions across the supply chain • We are driven by our “zero accidents” policy at all production sites and offices. • For new and senior employees,...

Support local community development • Our Saint-Gobain Foundation has to date backed 115 projects, committing €7.3 million to the construction and renovation of comfortable, affordable and sustainable housing. • Vetrotech Saint-Gobain is a sponsor of the Romont's Vitrofestival that takes place every two years in Romont, Switzerland, and promotes glass art, stained glass and contemporary glass design. • The Vetrotech headquarter, located in Flamatt, Switzerland, participates in the nation-wide Swiss “Clean-Up-Days” as a commitment to get rid of waste in the local surroundings. GLASS OUR...

MORE THAN JUST GLASS For us, people always come first. This is why our mission is to protect life and property in great living places together with our customers. At the same time, we guarantee ultimate operational efficiency for our customers, maximum comfort and peace of mind for our end users, and superb aesthetic quality for designers and architects all around the world. We ensure that our innovative life-safety products offer impeccable functional quality and reliable performance to protect life and property at all times, while also preserving the environment. We want to be globally...

FIRE-RESISTANT GLASS Life-safety, fire-resistant glazing solutions that will not only keep people safe, but will protect the building itself. Our glass solutions suit the requirements of a complete range of building applications. Integrity Did you know that most fatalities resulting from fires are caused by smoke inhalation? With E-class fire-resistant glass, you make sure that openings due to early breakage or melting of the glass don’t risk people’s lives. Standard float, wired and tempered glass offer little or no resistance in case of fire. E-class fire-resistant glass provides a...

Systems Did you know that Vetrotech develops and offers special fire system solutions such as fire-resistant butt-joint systems, smoke barriers and doors? Special glazing and door solutions with fire-resistant characteristics are not only made of fire-resistant glass, but are part of holistic, tried and tested life-safety systems. Did you know? Due to the pendulum impact classification 1(B)1, according to EN 12600, our Contraflam glasses are also considered laminated safety glasses by EN 14449 stipulation and can, therefore, be used as safety rails with fire-resistant properties without...