Saint-Gobain Austria

Saint-Gobain Austria

Saint-Gobain Austria is an established building material manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Bad Aussee in Styria. The company is part of the international Saint-Gobain Group and focuses in Austria on the manufacture and distribution of gypsum and drywall solutions as well as a broad range of additional building materials for professional customers.

Services & Product Range

The core business of Saint-Gobain Austria lies in the production and distribution of drywall systems and gypsum products. The product range includes gypsum boards, gypsum fiber boards, joint compounds, metal stud systems and insulation materials, which are positioned on the market under the established brand Rigips. These products form the foundation of modern drywall construction in residential, commercial and industrial building. Additionally, the company operates as a wholesaler offering a broad spectrum of further building materials, including concrete and steel products as well as various insulation materials for energy-efficient construction. The product portfolio is specifically targeted at professional users and covers both new construction projects as well as renovation and refurbishment projects. In addition to products, Saint-Gobain Austria offers technical consultation and support in the planning and implementation of drywall solutions. The product range is continuously adapted to current building standards and requirements in the areas of sound insulation, fire protection and thermal insulation, which is particularly significant for commercial construction projects and public projects.

Location Bad Aussee & Region

Bad Aussee is located in the Styrian Salzkammergut, a region with historical significance for raw material extraction and the building materials industry. The town is well connected to the inter-regional road network via federal highways and enables efficient supply to all of Styria as well as adjacent federal states. The proximity to major traffic axes such as the A9 Pyhrnautobahn ensures reliable logistics for the distribution of building materials to the economic centers of Graz, Linz and Salzburg. The Salzkammergut region is characterized by a mix of residential construction, tourist infrastructure and commercial projects, which generates constant demand for high-quality building materials. Typical customers in the region are construction companies active in building construction and renovation, specialized drywall firms, painting contractors as well as the regional building material trade. The Styrian construction industry benefits from the local presence of an established building material manufacturer, which enables short delivery routes and associated cost advantages. The central location in Bad Aussee also supports rapid supply to construction sites throughout the Salzkammergut.

Company Profile

Saint-Gobain Austria is the Austrian representative of the French Saint-Gobain Group, one of the world's leading building material manufacturers with several centuries of company history. The group is present in numerous countries and has specialized in various areas of building material production, with gypsum and drywall systems representing a significant business segment. In Austria, Saint-Gobain Austria operates both as a manufacturer and as a wholesaler, thus assuming a dual role in the market. This position enables the company to offer a comprehensive product range from its own manufacturing and purchased assortments. The Rigips brand enjoys high recognition in Austria among specialist craftspeople and construction companies and has become synonymous with drywall systems. As part of an international corporation, Saint-Gobain Austria can draw on extensive research and development resources, which supports continuous product innovation. The company is firmly integrated into the Austrian network of the building materials industry and supplies both regional craft businesses and nationally active construction companies with professional solutions.

Cooperation & Service

Cooperation with Saint-Gobain Austria is primarily aimed at professional customers from the construction industry, in particular drywall companies, painting contractors, stucco contractors and construction companies with their own finishing operations. Access to products typically takes place through the building material specialty trade or directly through the company's distribution channels. Construction companies and craft businesses can receive technical advice on product selection and system planning, which is particularly relevant for complex projects with special requirements regarding fire protection, sound protection or structural engineering. Delivery takes place depending on project size either to the building material specialty trade, directly to the construction site or for pickup at storage facilities. For larger construction projects, the company offers project-related support and assists with cost estimation and tendering. Technical documentation, processing guidelines and training for processors complement the service offering and ensure proper application of drywall systems. The company's long-standing market presence and membership in the Saint-Gobain Group ensure high supply reliability and continuous product availability, which is an important factor for construction companies in scheduling.