October 11, 2017
SAINT-GOBAIN REINFORCES ITS PRESENCE IN MORTARS IN ARGENTINASaint-Gobain has acquired Megaflex S.A in Argentina through its Mortars business (Construction Products).
Megaflex is the leader in waterproofing applications in Argentina, mainly acting in bitumen felts and paints, with total sales of ARS 568 million in 2016 (c. €35 million).
This acquisition is in line with the Group's strategy of expanding its presence in emerging countries and complements the Mortars business portfolio in Argentina, where Weber is already the market leader.
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