saint gobain les miroirs f 92096 la défense cedex france www com conception and realization alliance design 04 02 photo credits library x 2001 annual report the origins of group go back to founding in manufacture royale des glaces de royal mirror glass works 1665 over course its development diversification intervening years has consistently been at forefront successive industrial revolutions s present configuration is fruit a sweeping transformation business operations structures which began 1990s went on fundamentally reshape strategic focus today operates as manufacturer provider high technology materials associated services mission produce distribute most advanced deliver sustained growth by leveraging strong leadership positions housing products performance cover gostiny dvor shopping center moscow fitted with eglass windows ecophon acoustic paneling sales 30 390 millions euros net income 1 134 number employees 173 329