Pilkington
Pilkington is a glass-manufacturing company which is based in Lathom, Lancashire, United Kingdom. It includes several legal entities in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Japanese company Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG).
| Company type | Subsidiary to Nippon Sheet Glass of Japan |
|---|---|
| Industry | Glassmaking |
| Founded | 1826 (St Helens) |
| Founder | William Pilkington |
| Headquarters | Lathom, Lancashire , England |
Number of locations | 22 sites in the UK |
| Products | Glass and glazing solutions for automotive and architectural. |
| Owner | Nippon Sheet Glass |
| Parent | NSG Group |
| Website | pilkington.com |
Prior to its acquisition by NSG in 2006, it was an independent company listed on the London Stock Exchange and for a time was a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
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