# Saint-Gobain begins construction of World Complex in Oragadam, Chennai

Saint-Gobain laid the foundation stone for its new World Complex in Oragadam, Chennai, on August 21, 2024. The 122-acre site will house manufacturing facilities for glasswool, gypsum plasterboards, plasters, acoustic ceilings, float glass, solar glass, adhesives, sealants, and mortars, with an investment of INR 3,400 crores and creation of over 1,100 jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-08-21
- Where: Oragadam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Value: $408.0M (34.0B INR)
- Jobs: 1,100
- Status: under construction
- Products: glasswool, gypsum plasterboards, plasters, acoustic ceilings, float glass, solar glass, adhesives, sealants, mortars
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [in.saint-gobain-glass.com](https://in.saint-gobain-glass.com/press-releases/tamil-nadu-chief-minister-thiru-mk-stalin-lays-foundation-stone-saint-gobains-world), 2024-08-21: "India's rapid urbanization opens significant opportunities for light and sustainable solutions in the housing, construction, and infrastructure sectors."

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