Winner of the Saint-Gobain® Innovation Awards 2023
We are proud that a collaborative project between Saint-Gobain HKO and Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions won the 2023 Saint-Gobain Innovation Awards in the New Product/Solution Development category. In this category, innovations that have led to the development of new solutions and new technological products, and encouraged their adoption in growing markets, were celebrated. Initiated by Saint-Gobain Tape Solution team members, a new product for thermal insulation of EV battery packs was developed for a leading German automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers). This first impressed the premium automotive customer whilst the collaboration between both business units convinced the panel of judges as for the group, innovation is not only associated with R&D (Research & Development). People are at the heart of innovation and our ambition is to engage all employees in a Group-wide innovation culture – and this initiative is an excellent example of realising these ambitions.
By combining the expertise and experience of various business units and R&D capabilities, we were able to develop a new solution for the customer in a very short development time. This solution is unique globally and elevates the thermal management and safety of EV batteries to a new level.
Ulrich Stude, Business Development Manager Saint-Gobain HKO & Manfred Becker, EV Technical Sales Leader for DACH and Scandinavia, Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions
Congratulations to Manfred Becker and Jan Faltin from the Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions team and all involved! The product that led to this award is just one example of how collaboration and innovation between Saint-Gobain business units leads to success and added value for customers. At Tape Solutions, understanding our customers' needs and working closely together on developing innovative solutions is fundamental and reflects a major aspect of how we work with customers. The unique combination of personal, regional contact and access to dedicated R&D centres, engineers and expertise of a global leader is the backbone of fast, streamlined and successful bespoke solution development.
Driving Innovation for Ideal Solutions
Developing innovative solutions for our customers through research and innovation is at the heart of Saint-Gobain’s strategy and purpose for “Making the World a Better Home”. The Group’s research focuses both on groundbreaking innovations and on continuous improvement of products, processes and services in a spirit of openness and attentiveness to customer needs. Did you know that one in four products of the Group did not exist five years ago? This is just one measure demonstrating the pace of innovation within the company.
We rely on strong innovation knowledge and capabilities worldwide
Hand in hand for innovation
With approximately 3,600 researchers and an investment of €428 million (~£377 million) in Research and Development in 2020, Saint-Gobain is strengthening the group's leadership position in its markets. The aim is to provide customers with new and distinctive solutions that address the challenges of protecting the planet, striving for comfort and well-being, productivity, and performance.
Receiving the Saint-Gobain Innovations Award 2023 is a privilege for our teams. Furthermore, it inspires us to continue utilising unique expertise and capabilities to deliver ideal solutions that meet even the most demanding application requirements, paving the way for added value, competitive advantage for our customers, and cutting-edge technologies for all of us. We are delighted with our team's achievement and excited to embrace future challenges and innovations. Contact us today to collaborate with us and transform your challenges into the next success story.
