As a member of the NSG Group, Pilkington is one of the leading glass suppliers in the world.
Pilkington, which was acquired by NSG Group in 2006, invented the Float Process, by which most of the world's high quality glass is made. The Pilkington brand is synonymous with technical excellence and service in the glass industry.
NSG Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of glass and glazing systems in three major business areas: Architectural Glass Products, Automotive and Technical Glass.
Founded in 1918, NSG acquired the leading UK-based glass manufacturer Pilkington plc in June 2006. Today, the Company has combined sales of just over JPY 627 billion, with manufacturing operations in 28 countries and sales in 105 countries, employing some 27,000 people worldwide.
Geographically, 40 per cent of the Group's sales are in Europe, 26 per cent in Japan and 16 per cent in North America, with the remaining 18 per cent being generated mainly in South America, China and South East Asia.
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