Pilkington

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

Address 1 Alexandra Business Park
Address 2 Prescot Road
Address 3 St Helens
City Merseyside
Postcode WA10 3TT
Country United Kingdom
Phone +44 (0)1744 28882
Fax +44 (0)1744 692660

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