New Appointment Enhances Green Glue Applications

Online, February 1, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPPL) today announced a new appointment to the position of Business Development Manager, Acoustics for the company's innovative Green Glue Noiseproofing technologies.

Adam Burnett will be responsible for the production of the Green Glue Noiseproofing System and developing new applications for its technologies. In this position, he will enhance Saint-Gobain's distribution channels to ensure that more people can easily access and experience the benefits of Green Glue.

"The new appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring that the Green Glue Noiseproofing System is easily available to new and existing customers around the world," said Mark Darby, Global Sales and Marketing Manager, Acoustics for Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. "With his extensive experience both in product development and production management, Adam is a strong addition to the Green Glue team."

Prior to joining Acoustics, Burnett worked as Production Manager and in a Six Sigma Black Belt position at Saint-Gobain's Granville facility. Before that, he worked at Tyco International as a Mechanical Engineer and, later, Plant Engineer. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY and is currently pursing his MBA from the University of Albany.

The Green Glue Noiseproofing System offers four easy-to-use, environmentally responsible and cost-effective noiseproofing technologies that substantially reduce noise transmission between rooms. Residential and commercial buildings can be soundproofed easily with the Green Glue Noiseproofing Compound, Noiseproofing Sealant, Clips, and Joist Tape to significantly improve quality of life and increase property value.

To learn more about the Green Glue Noiseproofing System, visit www.greengluecompany.com

About Green Glue
Founded in 2003 in Fargo, North Dakota, and relocated in 2009 to Granville, NY the Green Glue Company is an R&D and manufacturing firm specializing in viscoelastic materials and is a leading producer of sound isolation products used in residential and commercial noiseproofing. Green Glue Noiseproofing Compound, the company's first product, is now the best selling product of its kind worldwide. Green Glue is marketed and sold for new construction and remodeling of residential, home theater, recording studio, hospitality, and multi-family construction. The Green Glue Company is wholly owned by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation.

About Saint-Gobain

A Global Leader
Saint-Gobain is a global manufacturer and distributor of flat glass, building products, glass containers and high-performance materials. Based in Paris, France, Saint-Gobain has operations in 64 countries and employs over 190,000 people. Founded in 1665 to manufacture glass for the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles in Paris, Saint-Gobain remains headquartered in France and had worldwide sales of $53 billion in 2009. Saint-Gobain is a world leader in the construction markets, developing a new generation of building products to help meet the global challenges of energy efficiency and environmental protection. Our vision is to offer a wide range of solutions and services to make buildings more energy efficient, while enhancing comfort and quality of life. http://www.saint-gobain.com

Saint-Gobain in North America
Saint-Gobain Corporation, based in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, is the holding company for Saint-Gobain's U.S. and Canadian operations. The company has over 330 locations in North America, and approximately 19,000 employees. Saint-Gobain businesses in North America include CertainTeed (Valley Forge, Pennsylvania), Norandex Building Materials Distribution (Hudson, Ohio); Saint-Gobain Crystals (Hiram, Ohio); Verallia North America (Muncie, Indiana); Saint-Gobain NorPro (Stow, Ohio); Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (Aurora, Ohio); Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics (Grand Island, New York); and Saint-Gobain Abrasives (Worcester, Massachusetts). In the United States and Canada, Saint-Gobain reported sales of approximately $6.8 billion in 2009. http://www.saint-gobain-northamerica.com/