Saint-Gobain divests HKO, a high-temperature industrial insulation textile business

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June 1, 2026

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SAINT-GOBAIN DIVESTS HKO, A HIGH-TEMPERATURE INDUSTRIAL INSULATION TEXTILE BUSINESS

Saint-Gobain has completed the sale of HKO in Germany and its arm in France Deltec – its business manufacturing technical textile components for high-temperature insulation mainly for automotive and industrial applications – to a fund managed by DUBAG Group.

HKO has industrial plants located in Oberhausen, Beuren and Leinefelde in Germany and in Wattignies in France. The business generated sales of approximately €45 million in 2025 and employs around 220 people.

This divestment is part of Saint-Gobain’s strategy to optimize its business profile, in line with its “Lead & Grow” plan objectives.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services adapted to the residential, non-residential and infrastructure markets. Its integrated and innovative solutions provide sustainability, performance and well-being for its customers. The Group is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.5 billion in sales in 2025
162,000 employees, locations in 80 countries
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

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