Pilkington
- Posted in Organizations
- Published on 08 March 2011
- Updated on 08 March 2011
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Founded in 1826 and a member of NSG group from June 2006, Pilkington is a leader in the global Flat Glass industry
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One of the world's largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products.
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NSG Group reported sales of ¥588,394 m (c.€4,707m) in FY10.
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Worldwide, the NSG Group operates or has interest in, 49 float plants.
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Widened Automotive customer base
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Leading player in lenses for multi-function printers
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Strong position in Glass Fiber products worldwide
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Around 28,500 employees worldwide (fiscal year ended 31 March 2010).
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Manufacturing operations in 29 countries on four continents.
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Sales in more than 130 countries.
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The Float process, invented by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1952 - now the world standard for high quality glass manufacture.
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Inventors of the world's first self-cleaning glass - Pilkington Activ™