Carborundum Corporation, one of the first companies to commercially produce boron nitride products in 1954, was acquired by Saint-Gobain in 1996. Now a business unit within Saint-Gobain Ceramics, Saint-Gobain Boron Nitride remains a world leader in advanced hexagonal boron nitride solutions.

Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), an advanced synthetic ceramic, combines a number of useful physical and chemical properties in one material. Saint-Gobain's 60+ years of expertise in harnessing these properties and transforming hexagonal BN into sophisticated solutions to application-specific challenges is unsurpassed in the industry. 

Refractory Zirconia is part of Specialty Grains & Powders (SGP), a group of seven business units within Saint-Gobain Ceramics. Together, we combine deep material expertise, from powders and grains to advanced coatings, serving industries where performance, durability, and innovation are critical. Each BU brings unique strengths, yet all are united by a shared purpose: helping customers achieve more with advanced materials.

Saint‑Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for construction and industry. You’ll find our technologies in buildings, transportation, infrastructure, and countless industrial applications, delivering comfort, performance, and sustainability while tackling decarbonization, resource preservation, and rapid urbanization. Our vision is to be the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, guided by our purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME.” Visit www.saint-gobain.com to learn more.