PARIS, July 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Saint-Gobain is strengthening its presence in Indonesia by increasing its interest from 51% to 100% in PT Cipta Mortar Utama, which specializes in plastering mortars, masonry mortars, tile fixing and facade renders. The company is Indonesia's leading manufacturer of industrial mortars with estimated sales of over €50 million in 2015.
This acquisition bolsters Saint-Gobain's position in Indonesia, where it is also present in abrasives, plastics and plasterboard, and is a perfect fit with the Group's strategy of developing on fast-growing markets.
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