Acquisition through CertainTeed Siding follows successful joint venture; represents CertainTeed’s expansion into fast growing hardboard cladding market

Saint-Gobain, through its building materials division CertainTeed Siding, today announced its acquisition of RISE Building Products (RISE), an innovative manufacturer of composite cladding in the United States. RISE’s patented technology enhances the production of siding products made from recycled materials. This acquisition follows a successful joint venture between CertainTeed and RISE, which began in early 2024.  

This acquisition, which complements CertainTeed’s leading position in the vinyl siding market, comes as Saint-Gobain completes its successful Grow and Impact strategy, which includes expanding its presence in key, fast growing markets like hardboard cladding, which accounts for nearly half of the North American cladding market. Following the acquisition of Kaycan in 2022, this partnership represents the continued expansion and diversification of the company’s siding portfolio in North America to include durable, weather-resilient, synthetic wood replacement composite cladding products.

In addition, the acquisition of RISE reinforces Saint-Gobain’s commitment to light and sustainable construction and creating circularity in the built environment. RISE’s production utilizes 94% recycled synthetic content from both post-consumer and post-industrial waste streams. Examples include carpet fibers and fiberglass scraps from CertainTeed Insulation facilities in North America.

“As a company focused on sustainability in its production, RISE Building Products is a perfect partner for Saint-Gobain as we continue our leadership in light and sustainable construction,” said Joe Bondi, President of CertainTeed Siding Group. “We look forward to taking the work started during our joint venture to the next level as we continue to expand our product offerings in the United States.”

With this acquisition, Saint-Gobain will welcome nearly 35 new employees to its Siding team. Based in Mankato, Minnesota, the business will continue to operate as RISE Building Products.

Today’s announcement follows several other North American growth investments announced by Saint-Gobain in recent months:

• In July, Saint-Gobain announced the acquisition of Interstar Materials Inc., a leader in granular pigment manufacturing for all segments of the concrete market including ready mix, stamped concrete, block, pavers, and precast.
• In February, Saint-Gobain announced the expansion of its NorPro Ceramics business with a new facility in Niagara County, New York.    
• First announced in 2023, Saint-Gobain will complete several expansions at plant facilities later this year to increase production capacity and further meet demand in the United States, including in roofing at its facility in Peachtree City, Georgia, gypsum wallboard in Palatka, Florida and glass mat in Oxford, North Carolina.  

• In September, Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed Canada completed an announced investment to upgrade equipment at its gypsum facility outside Montreal, which has increased the plant’s production capacity by up to 40%. The plant is now powered solely by renewable electricity from Hydro-Quebec, making it the first zero-carbon wallboard plant in North America for scope 1 and 2 emissions.

   

With over 160 manufacturing locations in United States and Canada, every current and future member of the company’s team plays a vital role in achieving its goals. A current list of job openings at all Saint-Gobain locations can be found on the company’s careers website.    

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.6 billion in sales in 2024
161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries
Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050