The story of Saint-Gobain PAM Canalisation is a truly eventful industrial saga. The history of this modest foundry that has become a world leader reflects the fortunes of French industry, which has been difficult and marked by identity crises. The formidable rise of this small industrial company was made possible by the far-sighted risks taken by very bold captains of industry. Long before anyone else, the company, which was still called the “Société Anonyme des hauts fourneaux et fonderies de Pont-à-Mousson”, took risks on:

• A market: water transportation;
• A product: pipelines; and
• The specialization in a material: grey and then ductile cast iron.

In addition to taking these risks, the “old lady”, as it is known to its customers, built a durable strategy on two constant features of its history: technological breakthroughs (centrifugation, ductile cast iron, etc.) and strong internationalization and commercial development. After the celebration of its 150th anniversary, against a backdrop of rising raw materials prices, the pipeline activity continues to grow, with the same spirit of conquest, innovation and industrial strength.

Saint-Gobain PAM is the world leader in the manufacturing and marketing of complete solutions for the transportation of drinking water and raw water.

• Drinking water: water circulating in the distribution network, suitable for human consumption.
• Raw water: untreated water that has not yet been introduced into the distribution network.

Saint-Gobain PAM offers a wide range of ductile iron pipe systems with coatings and joints designed to suit different ground configurations and environmental conditions.

Saint-Gobain PAM provides complete piping solutions that withstand all challenges of transport, handling, installation, and operation.