Saint-Gobain Company
In 2025, Saint-Gobain celebrates its 360th anniversary. Saint-Gobain entered India in 1996 and has achieved strong
and profitable growth since then. Today, it is a leader in all its major businesses, has 85 manufacturing lines and
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about 9,900 employees in India. In 2024, Saint-Gobain’s sales reached approximately Rs.14,100 crores. For Saint-
Gobain, India presents a huge opportunity for growth. Two large entities, Grindwell Norton Limited (GNO), a
publicly traded company, and Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd. (SGI) and a few smaller entities house Saint-Gobain’s
businesses in India.
Grindwell Norton Ltd.
Grindwell Norton Ltd. (GNO) pioneered the manufacturing of grinding wheels in India and has since grown to offer
a comprehensive portfolio of solutions ranging from abrasives, ceramics, life sciences, performance plastics, and
specialized project engineering, for a range of sectors including automotive, construction, and industrial. In
1990's, GNO became a part of Saint-Gobain, a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. This
partnership has enabled GNO to enhance its offerings and expand reach worldwide. The Group currently holds
51.66% of equity in GNO, reinforcing the strong partnership. The company is listed on the Bombay and the National
Stock Exchanges. In 2024, GNO registered sales of Rs.2,789 Crores & growing and currently has over 2,600
employees. Our major businesses are:
A. Abrasives: Our surface finishing solutions transform surfaces through cutting-edge applications delivering superior
performance for every market from highly technical precision engineering to home improvement. Solutions we offer
include bonded abrasives, coated abrasives, thin wheels, super abrasives, non-woven abrasives, construction
products, automotive aftermarket, adhesives & sealants and performance grinding solutions.
B. Performance Polymer Solutions: PPS specializes in developing high-performance products that offer properties
such as temperature, chemical, and wear resistance, contributing to energy efficiency, protection, and sustainability.
The business offers a wide range of products and solutions across several key areas like Engineering Components,
Bearing, Composite system, Tape Solution, Films, Life Sciences, Process Systems.
C. Performance Ceramics & Refractories: PCR delivers advanced high-performance ceramic and refractory solutions,
with expertise in design, engineering and manufacturing refractory systems for high-temperature, ballistic and wear
applications. Solutions we offer include ceramic systems, wear resistance technology, specialty ceramics and more.
D. Adfors: Adfors manufactures fabrics made with a variety of input yarns, including glass, polyester, rayon, aramids
& hybrids, which are combined with advance polymer coating to produce cost - effective reinforcement solutions.
At worldwide, Adfors is very strong in business with a range of products that are not matched by competition. The
product range includes mine grid, insect screen, wall covering & geotextile.
E. Silicon Carbide: The SiC business is a market leader in India, manufacturing silicon carbide crude and grains at
plants in Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) and near Phuentsholing (Bhutan). With a production capacity of 9,600 tons of SiC
crude and 24,000 tons of SiC grains per annum, the company supplies leading manufacturers in industries such as
abrasives, ceramic and steel refractories, crucibles, and metallurgy across India.
F. Project Engineering Group: PEG takes up engineering projects responsibility within Saint-Gobain Group in India &
abroad. PEG manages the projects in different business vertical viz, PEM Services, Machine Building, E&A Projects,
and Environmental projects. PEG employs the state of art technology in all projects adding value to all its engineering
designs keeping customer focus. PEG ensures compliance to QMS, EHS and OHSAS systems.
Job Specification
Job Title: Application Engineer
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Division: Abrasives (AMG)
Department / Function: Sales
Qualification Required: MTech/BTech
Job Role Summary: End-to-end ownership of AE (Application Engineering) projects, providing technical support,
application-specific solutions, and driving customer satisfaction through expert problem-solving and relationship
building.
Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:
• Lead AE projects, offering technical assistance, troubleshooting, and conducting product/application trials.
• Act as a segment champion for a specific industry, ensuring deep application knowledge and
benchmarking.
• Conduct training sessions, develop technical documentation (including PDS), and support NPD testing.
• Collaborate with Sales and PM teams to support new product development and implementation.
• Visit customer sites for installations, complaint resolution, and hands-on support.
• Collect PDS data for non-AE projects, track new machines, and support in absence of BDEs.
Skills & Competencies:
• Strong technical and analytical skills to identify issues and optimize product/machine life.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong articulation and contextual understanding.
• Proficient in Excel (intermediate), Word, PowerPoint, and relevant SRM tools.
• Effective relationship building, industry awareness, and ability to influence key decision-makers.
• Customer-centric mindset with a focus on service excellence and proactive problem resolution.
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