Saint-Gobain was founded in 1665 in France as La Manufacture royale des glaces, a royal initiative by King Louis XIV to break the Venetian monopoly on mirror glass. The company began by producing mirrors for the Palace of Versailles, including the iconic Hall of Mirrors (Galerie des Glaces).

Over the centuries, Saint-Gobain evolved into a global leader in construction and high-performance materials. In the 20th century, the company shifted its focus from mirrors to technical building glass, investing heavily in innovation in insulation and solar control.

Today, Saint-Gobain Glass is one of the world’s largest glass producers, active in over 70 countries. The brand is known for solutions such as ECLAZ (high thermal insulation glass), COOL-LITE XTREME (solar control glass with high light transmission), and ORAÉ, the first low-carbon base glass. The company is also a sustainability pioneer, with initiatives in glass recycling (cullet) and Cradle-to-Cradle certification.

Saint-Gobain Glass remains focused on enhancing living comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental performance, with the mission: Making the World a Better Home.