# Saint-Gobain begins construction of float glass and insulation lines in Chennai

Saint-Gobain has commenced construction of its 7th float glass line (1,000 tonnes/day capacity) and 5th mineral wool insulation line (50,000 tonnes capacity) at its Oragadam site near Chennai, India. The expansion is part of a Rs 3,400 crore investment.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-08-13
- Where: Oragadam, Chennai, India
- Value: $408.0M (34.0B INR)
- Jobs: 1,100
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: Float glass: 1,000 tonnes/day; Mineral wool: 50,000 tonnes
- Products: float glass, mineral wool insulation
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Saint-Gobain](https://endata.com/companies/1801.md)

## Sources

- [thehindubusinessline.com](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/saint-gobain-begins-construction-of-new-float-glass-and-insulation-lines-in-chennai/article69928618.ece), 2025-08-13: "The new float glass facility will have a production capacity of 1,000 tonnes per day, significantly boosting Saint-Gobain’s ability to meet the growing demand for high value-added glass in the construction market."
- [newsdrum.in](https://www.newsdrum.in/business/saint-gobain-begins-construction-at-new-manufacturing-unit-near-chennai-9657087), 2025-08-13: "The plant, after becoming operational, is expected to create over 1,100 direct and indirect jobs in the region."

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