A 350 YEAR HISTORY
Saint-Gobain is a global
leader in the manufacture and development of
engineered materials. The formation of the Crystals Division
reinforces Saint-Gobain's commitment to the development of photonic materials and radiation
detection products. The Division employs over 1,800 people at plants and sales
offices throughout the world.
NAMES YOU KNOW & TRUST The Photonic Materials business consists of
products to serve a wide variety of applications. Our Washougal, Washington plant produces sapphire substrates for LED production and doped YAG crystals, ruby and Ti:Sapphire for solid state laser applications. Our France facilities near Paris (Nemours) and Grenoble manufacture monochromating crystals and garnets. Our Solon, Ohio facility grows our UV, visible and infrared transmission optics. Our Milford, New Hampshire plant grows sapphire by Edge-Defined Film Fed Growth. In addition, these businesses have recognizable and well-respected brands that are prominent in crystal growth and photonics
most notably Harshaw, Bicron®, Crystal Products, Saphikon® and
Crismatec™.
OUR STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS Being a part of Saint-Gobain brings us the long-term strategic and investment benefits of such a dynamic group. There is coherence centered on materials, applied to increasingly diversified needs. Saint-Gobain encourages research and development and the expansion of relevant technologies and their applications.
ON-LINE ORDERING AND CATALOG SALES
The Saint-Gobain Crystals Catalog is being redesigned to serve you better.
To learn more about Saint-Gobain Crystals products and services, or to place an order, call us.
In the US, phone: 1-800-887-7780
In Europe, dial: +33 0 1 64 45 10 15
