Pierre Riou founded RIOU Glass in 1979 in France. Over the following decades, RIOU Glass grew through acquisitions and expansions to become a leading glass processor in France with 17 factories. Key events include acquiring factories in 2006 from Pilkington, creating a logistics company in 2007, and expanding internationally with acquisitions in Réunion and Mauritius in 2010. RIOU Glass focuses on research and a wide product range, and now employs around 800 people processing 85,000 tons of glass annually.

2. History of a development
Pierre Riou,
Founder & Chairman RIOU Glass
for glass
1979 2006
Creation of the RIOU company in PONT-AUDEMER (Upper Acquisition of 2 factories to the British glass manufacturer Pilkington:
Normandy, France) by Pierre and Christiane RIOU. Activities: painting, • LES HERBIERS (Pays-de-la-Loire, France), renamed VIV (Vitrages
insulation, installation of secondary glazings & double-glazing. Isolants Vendéens), specialised in the manufacturing of insulating glass
with the TPS warm-edge technology.
1983
Creation of VIP RIOU in BEUZEVILLE (Upper Normandy, France), • VENDIN-LE-VIEIL (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France), renamed VIN
a manufacturing unit of double-glazing in a 500 sqm workshop, with an (Vitrages Isolants du Nord). Manufacture of insulating glass and
assembly line designed and produced by Pierre RIOU. replacement insulating glass.
Development of a roller press for insulating glass assembly.
2007
1988 Creation of the logistics company STV (Société de Transports Verriers)
VIP RIOU becomes VIP (Vitrages Isolants de Pont-Audemer) and moves which aims at the internal transport of the whole production of the
to BOULLEVILLE (Upper Normandy, France) in a brand new workshop group. STV is also open to all public transport and charter.
of 1,000 sqm.
Management Award given to Pierre RIOU by the Chambers of Trade Creation of GIF (Glass Ile-de-France) in LE BLANC-MESNIL
of Eure, Calvados and Seine-Maritime. (Ile-de-France, France), which is a distribution and trading company
Presentation at the International Exhibition GLASSTEC in dedicated to the Parisian market.
DÜSSELDORF (Germany) of the RIOU horizontal press. Filing of
patents. 2008
Pierre RIOU receives the insignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre National du
1989
Mérite (National Order of Merit) by the French Minister of Defence.
Creation of VIC (Vitrages Isolants du Cotentin) in SAINT-LÔ (Lower
Normandy, France), a glass processing unit in a workshop of 1,500 sqm.
2009
1990 Acquisition of V2S (Vitrages de Sécurité du Sud) in NARBONNE
The European Patent Office at THE HAGUE (Netherlands) awarded (Languedoc-Roussillon, France), specialised in the production of
Pierre RIOU as inventor, a patent for a process and a machine. laminated glass for the protection of property and persons, as well as
laminated glass for decorative and architectural applications.
1992
The American trophy "The Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks" Acquisition of Pilkington France, a company with 4 glass processing plants
awarded to Pierre RIOU. (300 people):
• GAILLEFONTAINE (Upper Normandy, France), renamed LVI
1993 (Le Vitrage Isolant): production of insulating glass, glazing with
Acquisition in LOUDEAC (Brittany, France) of a glass processing unit, integrated blind, structural glass and replacement insulating glass.
renamed VIB (Vitrages Isolants de Bretagne).
• LANVOLLON (Brittany, France), renamed VICA (Vitrages Isolants des
1999 Côtes d’Armor): manufacture of insulating glass and replacement
Creation of the company RIOU GESTION, holding focused on providing insulating glass.
essentially administrative and sales services to its subsidiaries. • MARMANDE (Aquitaine, France), renamed VERAQUI (Verres
d’Aquitaine): production of insulating glass, insulating, glazing with
2000 integrated blind, structural glass and replacement insulating glass.
Trademarking "PIERRE ET CRISTAL" at I.N.P.I., whose activities are the
manufacturing of glass fusing & thermoformed decorative objects. • PARNE-SUR-ROC (Pays-de-la-Loire, France), renamed VIO (Vitrages
Isolants de l’Ouest): manufacture of insulating glass and structural glass.
2002
Extension of VIP premises from 4,700 sqm to 11,000 sqm, with the 2010
acquisition of an automatic assembly line for insulating glass, an Acquisition in SAINTE-HELENE-DU-LAC (Rhône-Alpes, France) of a
automatic glass cutting production line and a tempering furnace for glass processing unit, renamed AVS (Alliance du Verre de Savoie).
toughened glass and toughened curved glass.
This company manufactures insulating glass, toughened glass, enamelled Acquisition of SOREMIR (Société Réunionnaise de Miroiterie), a glass
glass, silk-screened glass, curved glass, processed glass, sand-blasted glass, processing company historically based in Réunion Island and selling
decorative and thermoformed glass. glass products throughout the Indian Ocean area (Mauritius,
Madagascar, Mayotte...).
2005 SOREMIR is composed of 4 units: SOREMIR in SAINT-DENIS (Réunion),
Acquisition in MONTADY (Languedoc-Roussillon, France) of a glass SOREMIR in SAINT-PAUL (Réunion), SOFAVI in SAINT-PIERRE
processing unit, renamed SLPV (Société Languedocienne des Produits (Réunion) & IF GLASS (Mauritius).
Verriers).
This company manufactures insulating glass, structural glass and
processed glass.

3. Glass, a « multi-function » material !
The large and complete range of glass products developed by RIOU Glass answers to the features that
owners and architects expect from a contemporary product. From simple material, glass is now a service
provider, making buildings smarter.
Thermal & noise insulation
Thermal insulation Soundproofing to protect
without changing your
for comfort in winter! against noise!
old window frame!
COMFORT
Summer comfort or all seasons Solar control & privacy
comfort by choosing the right Make your life easier & safer
protection by opting for
solar control solution! with self-cleaning solutions!
integrated blind!
Protection of Protection of persons
Passive protection!
SECURITY
persons & properties! & properties against fire!
ARCHITECTURAL
Clear out structures and opt for all
Unleash your creativity! Put colour in your projects!
glass dressing with structural glazing!

4. Glass, a « multi-application » material !
From residential to commercial building, from renovation to new construction, from furniture
to automotive, glass has now become the essential material thanks to its functions and its
various aspects.
• Windows
• Doors
• Conservatories
• Roof glazing, atria
• Canopies
• Shading devices
• Facades
• Curtain walls
• Photovoltaic panels
• Glass steps, glass floor
• Balustrades
• Furniture
• Internal partitions
• Shop design
• Automotive products
The glass in all its forms !
RIOU Glass is a unique know-how in France, maintained by more than 30 years of
continuous development and proximity to its customers.
• Double-glazing
• Triple-glazing
• Replacement insulating glass
• Insulating glass with integrated blind
• Structural glazing
• Laminated safety glass
• Bullet-resistant glass
• Anti-explosion glass
• Laminated acoustic glass
• Laminated decorative glass
• Fire-protection glass
• Toughened safety glass
• Enamelled glass
• Silk-screened glass
• Curved glass
• Mirror
• Sand-blasted / acid-etched glass
• Processed glass
• Fused glass

5. About us
The group RIOU Glass, founded and chaired by Pierre RIOU, is an independent family-run
company, whose job for 30 years is the processing of flat glass. Via our 17 factories
located in France, in Réunion & in Mauritius, we process and deliver the glass in all its
forms and for all applications including construction, industry, decoration, furniture...
RIOU Glass became the first independent glass processor in France. To date, the company
employs approximately 800 employees and achieves a turnover of 120 million Euro.
Our independence from the large glass manufacturers allows us to offer the widest and
most innovative range of glazing products for the market.
Research & Development
For three decades, we contribute to the glass industry technological revolution, investing
more each year on research to improve our manufacturing processes and expand our
range of products and services we provide you.
Our knowledge of glass processing enables us to create and develop exclusive and
revolutionary products.
Quality
Our quality policy is part of a continuous progressional approach for our customers’
satisfaction.
Moreover, we develop partnerships with the leading associations and federations
of the industry.
Logistics
To ensure optimum delivery in the best conditions of time and safety,
we have integrated our own logistics company, STV (Société de
Transports Verriers). Its purpose is the internal transport of the entire group's production.
However, the company remains open to any customer and any type of transportation.
Key figures
• 13 glass processing plants in metropolitan France
• 3 glass processing plants in Réunion
• 1 glass processing plant in Mauritius
• 800 people at your disposal
• 85,000 tons of glass processed each year
• 39 float & laminated glass cutting machines
• 23 insulating glass production lines
• 2,500,000 sqm of insulating glass per year
• 2 tempering furnaces
• 1 horizontal press for toughened curved glass
• 300,000 sqm of toughened glass per year
• 2 laminated glass production lines
• 600,000 sqm of laminated glass per year
• 1 water jet cutting machine

6. RIOU Glass (HQ)
5 Chemin des Allais
F-27350 CAUVERVILLE-EN-ROUMOIS
Tel +33 (0)2 32 57 73 25
Fax +33 (0)2 32 41 11 28
STV
5 Chemin des Allais
F-27350 CAUVERVILLE-EN-ROUMOIS
Tel +33 (0)2 32 56 13 76
Fax +33 (0)2 32 57 08 80
AVS
PA Alpespace
281 Voie Vasco de Gama
F-73800 SAINTE-HÉLÈNE-DU-LAC
Tel +33 (0)4 79 84 39 40
Fax +33 (0)4 79 84 33 56
GIF
ZI Pont-Yblon
1 Rue des Frères Lumière
F-93150 LE BLANC-MESNIL
Tel +33 (0)1 45 91 19 99
Fax +33 (0)1 49 47 56 20
LVI
ZI
F-76870 GAILLEFONTAINE
Tel +33 (0)2 32 89 93 93
Fax +33 (0)2 32 89 93 90
Printed by La Petite Presse SAS - Le Havre / Photos : Guy ISAAC
SLPV
ZI
Avenue de Béziers
F-34310 MONTADY
Tel +33 (0)4 67 09 24 84
Fax +33 (0)4 67 90 62 41
VERAQUI
ZI Nord
F-47200 MARMANDE
Tel +33 (0)5 53 64 80 64
Fax +33 (0)5 53 20 96 26
VIB
ZI Sud
Route de Pontivy
F-22600 LOUDÉAC
Tel +33 (0)2 96 28 35 56
Fax +33 (0)2 96 28 65 90
VIC
Route de Coutances
F-50180 AGNEAUX
Tel +33 (0)2 33 55 04 04
Fax +33 (0)2 33 55 39 72
VICA
Rue du Leff
F-22290 LANVOLLON
Tel +33 (0)2 96 70 26 75
Fax +33 (0)2 96 70 25 91
VIN
PA Bois Rigault
99 Rue Alfred Nobel
F-62880 VENDIN-LE-VIEIL SOREMIR St-Denis
Overseas France & International
Tel +33 (0)3 21 13 62 62 11 Avenue Stanislas Gimart
Fax +33 (0)3 21 70 81 71 F-97495 SAINTE-CLOTILDE CEDEX
REUNION
VIO Tel +262 (0)262 29 18 17
Route de Maisoncelles Fax +262 (0)262 29 78 46
F-53260 PARNÉ-SUR-ROC
Tel +33 (0)2 43 64 64 00 SOREMIR St-Paul
Fax +33 (0)2 43 98 02 03 33 Chaussée Royale
F-97460 SAINT-PAUL
VIP REUNION
ZI Moulin à Vent Tel +262 (0)262 22 57 91
F-27210 BOULLEVILLE Fax +262 (0)262 49 47 55
Tel +33 (0)2 32 57 74 34
Fax +33 (0)2 32 42 22 02 SOFAVI
ZI 3
VIV 30 Avenue Charles Isautier
ZI Bois Joly F-97410 SAINT-PIERRE
3 Rue Gustave Eiffel Réunion Mauritius REUNION
F-85500 LES HERBIERS Tel +262 (0)262 35 48 74
Tel +33 (0)2 51 64 83 55 Fax +262 (0)262 35 53 58
Fax +33 (0)2 51 64 97 50
IF GLASS
V2S Rue des Oursins
ZI Plaisance Baie du Tombeau
Rue de l'Artisanat PORT-LOUIS
F-11100 NARBONNE MAURITIUS
Tel +33 (0)4 68 42 47 00
Fax +33 (0)4 68 42 47 06 www.r iouglass .com Tel +230 (0)230 247 3030
Fax +230 (0)230 247 5182
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