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 while 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 realizing these ambitions.
In combining the know-how and experience of different business units and R&D capabilities, we were able to create a new solution for the customer in very short development time that is unique in the world and brings 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 centers, engineers and expertise of a global leader is the backbone of fast, streamlined and successful custom solution development.
Driving Innovation for Ideal Solutions
Developing innovative solutions for our customers through research and innovation are at the heart of Saint-Gobain’s strategy and purpose for “Making the World a Better Home”. The Group’s research focuses both on breakthrough 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 out of four products of the group did not exist five years ago? This is only one metric showing the speed of innovation within the company.
We rely on strong innovation knowledge and capacities worldwide
Hand in hand for innovation
With about 3,600 researchers and an investment of €428 million (~$460 million) in Research and Development in 2020, Saint-Gobain is reinforcing the group's leadership position in its markets. The goal is to provide customers with new and differentiated solutions that meet the challenges of protecting the planet, strive for comfort and well-being, productivity and performance.
Being awarded with the Saint-Gobain Innovations Award 2023 is an honor for our teams. Additionally, it provides motivation to continue leveraging unique know-how and capabilities to provide ideal solutions that solve even the toughest application demands, leading the way to added value, competitive advantage for our customers and next level technologies for all of us. We are thrilled about our team's success and eager to tackle future challenges and innovations. Contact us today to work with us and turn your challenges into the next success story.
