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First radiation shielding lead glass sheet manufactured by Saint-Gobain

1 9 5 8

First radiation shielding window made by Saint Gobain

1 9 5 9

Foundation of Sovis, regrouping several Saint Gobain special glass activities

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First surface treatment on glass

1 9 6 6

First flexible optical fiber

1 9 7 4

First rigid optical fiber

1 9 9 7

Acquisition of Hot Cell Services, USA

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Development of rigid multifibre rod for the dental industry

2 0 0 1

Acquisition of British Shielding Windows, UK

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Creation of SOVIS OPTIQUE regrouping former SOVIS activities in optical lighting and radiation shielding

2 0 0 6

Launch of LUMICLEAN ® , Self-cleaning treatment for public lighting