04/10/2010
Onduline, a worldwide specialist in lightweight roofing, continues its international expansion with the acquisition of Tallant, an industry leader in the United States. Onduline distributes its products in more than 100 countries and employs some 1,300 people. Well-established internationally, with 40 subsidiaries and 10 factories, Onduline has a turnover of more than EUR 300 million, 60% of which comes from high-growth emerging markets. By acquiring Tallant, a market leader in the United States and Canada with the Ondura and Tuftex brands, Onduline secures a privileged position in the North American market. With a USD 35 million turnover, the American company’s main focus is on the housing renovation and home improvement sectors, which help to shield it from the decline in the new construction market. This deal, entirely funded by Onduline’s equity, represents a major investment for the group, which strongly increases its accessible market whilst remaining within its core business.

The Onduline group has lauched today its new corporate web site: onduline.com. It highlights the new graphic guidelines and the three values of the Group, Simplicity - Reliability - Commitment. It gives visitors main information on the organization of the Group, but also serves as a portal to all of the 30 commercial websites of Onduline. Each of them provides details on the local offer of the  Onduline group, which varies by country according to markets, cultures and building standards.

Onduline is sponsoring Euronews weather program for the full spring-summer 2010. This show is broadcasted 24 times a day, and reaches over 300 million households. Onduline chose the news channel Euronews as it is aired, among others, in Russian and Turkish, and enjoys great success in Africa: markets where Onduline itself is leader in roofing. This partnership takes the form of a futuristic spot made of 3D images, and ends with the tagline: "Enjoy any weather! ".

As in every edition since its inception, the Onduline group participates in the Batimat fair of Paris, through a booth among the largest and best placed. The latter, located in Hall 1, is devoted to the new graphic guidelines of the Group. Its architecture is built around the three values of Onduline: Simplicity - Reliability - Commitment, which are displayed on a giant all-white facade of more than 5 meters high. On this occasion, the new Onduline’s corporate movie will be unveiled.

01/01/2009

The operating parent company of the Onduline group, Onduline SA has appointed a new chief executive officer: Jean-Noel Fourel. He replaces in this position Albert Costi, who retired and became a member of the Supervisory Board.

The executive body has a second Member:  Antoine Rebois, CFO.