Saint-Gobain has just completed the acquisition of France Pare-Brise, which has the second largest franchise network in France in the automotive glass repair and replacement market.

France Pare-Brise serves insurance companies, corporate fleets, car rental and leasing companies as well as retail customers. The company’s network has a broad geographical spread, with 320 exclusive franchise fitting stations. Saint-Gobain produces automotive glass for automakers as well as the replacement market, and also distributes and fits this glass.

According to Saint-Gobain, this acquisition offers significant growth potential, and will allow Saint-Gobain to consolidate its positions in the fitting market in Europe, where the group is already present in nine countries.