Saint-Gobain North America
, through its building products subsidiary
CertainTeed LLC
, has announced the opening of its newest CertainTeed Architectural facility in
Conyers
. The plant will be co-located with finishing partner Quality Powder Coating (QPC), allowing Saint-Gobain to drastically reduce the distance its products must travel to finalize production, reducing its CO2 emissions by over 50 million pounds per year.
The announcement comes as the company continues to implement its global Grow and Impact strategy, which includes ambitious environmental sustainability goals, such as achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. A sister site to CertainTeed Architectural's existing facility in nearby
Norcross
, the
Conyers
site will produce CertainTeed's High Profile Series, Terminus, and HeartFelt lines. Currently, the
Norcross
facility ships its products to QPC's location in
Dallas, Texas
for coating and finishing. By co-locating CertainTeed and QPC together in
Conyers
later this year, Saint-Gobain will save over 211,000 truck miles per year, which equates to a reduction of over 50 million pounds of CO2 emissions annually.
"Our new facility in
Conyers
will create new jobs in the
Atlanta
area, while also helping our company to drastically reduce its carbon footprint and environmental impact," said
Jay Bachmann
, vice president and general manager of
CertainTeed Interior Products Group
. "We look forward to partnering even more closely with QPC in
Georgia
to fulfill our purpose 'To Make the World a Better Home."'
"QPC is excited to unveil our new facility in
Conyers
later this year. This expansion represents a significant milestone enabling us to strengthen our presence and better serve our customers in this dynamic region. At QPC, we remain committed to the growth and success of our architectural finishes business and will continue to explore additional regional expansion opportunities throughout
the United States
. Moreover, as we open our doors, we bring with us a wave of job opportunities, contributing to the growth and prosperity of the
Atlanta
area. With a firm commitment to sustainability, our new facility will play a pivotal role in reducing CO2 emissions by minimizing transportation distances for materials we process. At QPC, we believe in embracing growth, fostering innovation, and making a positive impact in the communities we operate in." said
George Lebus
, CEO of QPC.
This announcement follows several other recent investments that Saint-Gobain has undertaken in the state of
Georgia
:
Earlier this year, Saint-Gobain announced the opening of a new CertainTeed Corners facility in
Social Circle
, creating new jobs and expanding its already robust presence in the community.
In
May 2022
, CertainTeed announced a
$100 million
expansion of its roofing facility in
Peachtree City
, more than doubling production capacity and reducing CO2 emissions.
Also in
May 2022
, Saint-Gobain ADFORS announced a
$28 Million
investment at its facility in
Dublin
, which will lead to the creation of 400 new jobs.
With over 200 manufacturing locations in
United States
and
Canada
, every current and future member of the company's team plays a vital role in achieving its sustainability goals. A current list of job openings at all Saint-Gobain locations, including throughout
Georgia
, can be found on the company's careers website.
Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance.
