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1 SAINT-GOBAIN Overview 2018

2 SAINT-GOBAIN KEY FIGURES & FINANCIAL RESULTS 2

3 SAINT-GOBAIN DISTINCTIONS 3,700 researchers Ranked Among the Top 100 Global Innovators seven years in a row* 1 in 4 Saint-Gobain products sold today did not exist five years ago Almost 390 patents filed in 2016 Recognized as Global Top Employer 2018 in 31 countries 12 research centers and about 100 development units worldwide 8cross-business R&D centers * Clarivate Analytics, formerly the Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters «Global Innovators: the world leaders in innovation» 2017 ranking 3

4 Creation of the Manufacture royale des glaces BUILDING 350 YEARS OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY Invention of glass table casting Saint-Gobain expands in Europe: Germany, Italy, Belgium and Spain Saint-Gobain diversifies into new markets and new products Merger between Pont-à-Mousson and Saint-Gobain. Ongoing internationalization Refocus on materials with a high technology content and entry into building distribution and plasterboard Saint-Gobain focuses its strategy on habitat Saint-Gobain celebrates its 350th anniversary 4

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6 THE GROUP S PRINCIPLES 5 Principles of conduct Professional commitment Respect for others Integrity Loyalty Solidarity They represent a unifying force and shape the conduct of each and every member of Saint-Gobain, from senior management to junior employees. 4 Principles of action Respect for the law Caring for the environment Worker health and safety Employee rights They guide the actions of all corporate leaders and employees in the performance of their duties. 6

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8 HIGH-PERFORMANCE MATERIALS A wide range of high-tech, highperformance and often co-developed products 200+ manufacturing facilities Sales and manufacturing operations in 44 countries Approximately 27,000 employees Worldwide leader in each of its 4 businesses Ceramic Materials Abrasives Performance Plastics Adfors State-of-the-art applications for the habitat, transport, industry and health sectors Priority given to industrial niche markets conducive to co-development 8

9 PERFORMANCE PLASTICS Division of High Performance Materials, Performance Plastics provide innovative solutions that combine material science, processing technology and design to save energy, provide protection, improve comfort and sustain the environment. 55 manufacturing facilities In 18 countries Approximately 5,700 employees Composites Coated and extruded films, window films, specialty foams, specialty tapes, architectural and industrial coated fabrics, land and air-based radomes Fluid Systems Fluid path solutions for biopharma, food and beverage, and semiconductor industries, components for medical devices Engineered Components Engineered parts for noise and vibration control in automotive and critical parts in demanding applications. 9 9

10 Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics: Strategic Business Units Fluid Systems SOA Healthcare Process Systems Composites SOA Films Foams Coated Fabrics Engineered Components SOA Bearings Self-lubricating solutions for noise & vibration control Seals Critical parts for sealing, wear & friction and tolerance control 10

11 SAINT-GOBAIN More than 50 years as a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance, sealing and polymer solutions. In 14 countries Approximately 1,000 employees We offer a diverse range of critical parts for extreme application conditions with the following products: 11 11

12 Saint-Gobain Seals Market Breakdown 12

13 Critical Parts for Critical Applications Aerospace OmniSeal Meldin Energy OmniSeal Automotive Rulon Meldin Life Sciences OmniSeal Meldin Industrial Rulon Meldin Electronics Meldin Consumer Rulon Custom Components 13

14 Critical Parts Spring-energized seals Extreme use temperatures (-268 C to 316 C) High pressure (3448 bar) Broad chemical compatibility Low friction and low wear Metal-cased Polymer Rotary Lip Seals Temperature range (-54 C to 232 C) Low friction and wear in dry abrasive media High speed Rotary applications Stamped cup seals, piston rings, flip seals Large temperature range Reciprocating and rotary applications Cost-efficient solutions Large material options 14

15 Critical Parts Fluoropolymer compounds Temperature range (-240 C to 280 C) Low friction and low wear Broad chemical compatibility Low deformation under load > 1000 formulations Polyimide Materials High strength at high temperatures Self-lubricating Intermittently to +482 C Very high load capabilities Very low thermal expansion High temp. thermoplastic materials For complex design Processed by Injection molding PPS,PEI, PEEK PA, based material 15

16 Worldwide Locations 16

17 Operations: Certified by the Most Demanding Industry Standards and Audits Manufacturing: Over 50 years of manufacturing experience Spirit of continuous improvement 5S Kaizen 6 Sigma Lean 6 Sigma World Class Manufacturing WW manufacturing standards Results in excellent process control, high product quality and consistent performance 17

18 Technical Expertise: Offering Global Support for Complete Value Chain Control Material formulation and compounding for HP Polymers Strong support from large R&D capabilities of Saint-Gobain Material Formulation and Testing Design Control Permanent development and validation of new product designs to meet customer needs Pre-validation testing Co-development with customers for optimum performance Solutions Testing 18

19 Technology and Experience: Over 50 Years of Processing and Development Temp. C HP plastics Engineered plastics Commodity plastics HP Polymer WW recognized brands with temperature capabilities up to 315 C: FLUOROLOY, RULON, MELDIN Various base chemistry offering a wide range of possibilities: PTFE, Filled PTFE, TFM, POLYIMIDE, PEEK, PPS, UHMW-PE Manufacturing processes available in engineered components: Machining, Stamping, Forming, Laminating, Molding (Hot & Cold) Injection Molding, Skiving, Direct forming, Welding 19

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