PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it received a
contract from Saint-Gobain India Pvt Ltd. (SGIPL) to provide civil
engineering services for the proposed third float glass line capacity
expansion of SGIPL’s World Glass Complex in Chennai, India. SGIPL is a
subsidiary of Saint-Gobain S.A., one of the world's largest
manufacturers of building and high performance materials.
Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is providing civil engineering
and design services for the float glass line capacity expansion. The
project is a key component of SGIPL’s expansion program in India.
The two float glass lines in the existing complex were also designed by
Jacobs. The complex caters to local markets as well as the markets in
West Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and ASEAN countries.
In making the announcement, Jacobs Senior Vice President & General
Manager, India & Asia Vinayak Pai stated, “We are proud to extend our
relationship with SGIPL as it continues to invest in this region. I’m
confident our global experience in the industry combined with our strong
local knowledge can contribute significant value to this strategically
important facility."
The project is being led by Jacobs’ Industrial line of business.
Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of
technical, professional and construction services.
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available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking
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particular the discussions contained under Items 1 - Business, 1A - Risk
Factors, 3 - Legal Proceedings, and 7 - Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. We do not
undertake to update any forward-looking statements made herein.
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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.