About Pilkington

Our Mission Statement

To be the global leader in the manufacture and supply of glass products, through the best use of our people and technology and the pursuit of innovation.

• Founded in 1826 and a member of NSG group from June 2006,  Pilkington is a leader in the global Flat Glass industry
• One of the world's largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products.
• NSG Group reported sales of Euros ¥588,394 m (c.€4,707m) in FY10. 
• Worldwide, the NSG Group operates or has interest in, 49 float plants.
• Widened Automotive customer base
• Leading player in lenses for multi-function printers
• Strong position in Glass Fiber products worldwide
• Around 28,500 employees worldwide (fiscal year ended 31 March 2010).
• Manufacturing operations in 29 countries on four continents. 
• Sales in more than 130 countries.
• The Float process, invented by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1952 - now the world standard for high quality glass manufacture.
• Inventors of the world's first self-cleaning glass  - Pilkington Activ™