On March 10, Saint-Gobain China & Tongji University signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen long-term strategic collaboration. This is the first strategic University collaboration project set up by Saint-Gobain in China. More than 40 people from both Saint-Gobain China Delegation and related BUs and Tongji university attended the signature ceremony held in the campus of the University.

The MOU establishes strong, strategic partnership of both parties in several significant areas including joint research projects, employment and internship opportunities for Tongji students in Saint-Gobain, scholarship programs and technical training. In addition, multi-party collaboration of Saint-Gobain, Tongji and French institutions will also be pursued.