Saint-Gobain Acquires Building Products of Canada Corp.

Saint-Gobain Acquires Kaycan

May 31, 2022

Building Products

Saint-Gobain agreed to acquire Kaycan, Ltd., a family-owned Canadian manufacturer and distributor of exterior building materials, for US$928 million and completed the transaction on July 29, 2022. The acquisition makes Saint-Gobain the top siding player in Canada, expands its vinyl offering in the United States with complementary aluminum and engineered wood solutions, and is expected to generate approximately US$30 million of run-rate synergies.

Saint-Gobain to Acquire The Bailey Group Companies (Bailey-Hunt) for C$880M

April 3, 2024

Building Products

Saint-Gobain has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Bailey Group Companies (Bailey-Hunt Limited and subsidiaries) for C$880 million in cash. The Canadian metal framing manufacturer reported C$532 million in 2023 sales, ~700 employees and 12 plants across Canada; the deal strengthens Saint-Gobain's light and sustainable construction offering in Canada and is expected to close in H2 2024.

Saint-Gobain Acquires Business Assets of International Cellulose Corporation

February 2, 2024

Building Products

Saint-Gobain has acquired the business assets of International Cellulose Corporation (ICC), a Houston-based manufacturer of spray-applied, plant-fiber insulation and acoustical finishing systems. The assets — including Ecosorb International — will join CertainTeed's Commercial Building and Infrastructure business in North America, strengthening Saint-Gobain's sustainable insulation and fireproofing portfolio; ICC operates a manufacturing site in Houston with approximately 50 employees.

Saint-Gobain (CertainTeed) Acquires Vi-Lux Building Products

July 1, 2021

Building Products

Saint-Gobain, through its North American building-products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, has acquired Vi-Lux Building Products, a Canadian custom manufacturer of cellular PVC trim and millwork based in Napanee, Ontario. The deal adds specialty PVC molding and trim capacity to Saint-Gobain's siding and millwork offering; Vi-Lux’s 49 plant employees will become part of Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed.

Saint-Gobain to Acquire FOSROC

June 27, 2024

Building Products

Saint-Gobain has signed a definitive agreement to acquire FOSROC for $1,025 million in cash. FOSROC is a global construction chemicals manufacturer with ~3,000 employees, 20 plants and expected 2024E sales of $487 million; the deal strengthens Saint-Gobain's presence in India, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific and is expected to deliver roughly $54 million of run-rate synergies by year three.

Saint-Gobain to acquire Chryso from Cinven

May 20, 2021

Building Products

Saint-Gobain has agreed to acquire Chryso, a global specialist in construction chemicals, from private equity firm Cinven. Headquartered in France, Chryso operates 35 industrial sites and five R&D centres, employs about 1,300 people and serves customers across more than 100 countries; the transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2021 subject to customary approvals.