French construction materials group Saint-Gobain has completed its withdrawal from Brazilian distribution. The move marks a strategic reorientation of the world market leader for insulation materials and gypsum products, which is present in Europe with brands such as ISOVER and Rigips. The move could indicate a general portfolio streamlining by European building materials groups in volatile emerging markets, after other manufacturers have already reduced their Latin American activities. For the German market, where Saint-Gobain holds approximately 15 percent market share in mineral wool insulation materials, the Brazil exit has no immediate effects on product availability or pricing according to the company.