Developments in the HPM Sector in H1-2005

H1-2005: A buoyant economic climate despite a harder-than-expected first quarter Rising energy costs Europe: > Stable manufacturing markets > Business in residential construction markets remained buoyant in France, Scandinavia, Spain and Portugal US: > Satisfactory industrial growth > Strong household demand (consumption and housing) Emerging countries and Asia: > Robust growth in the Group's main markets > Adverse impact of bad weather on first-quarter 2005 results in Eastern Europe mmmm SAINT-GOBAIN

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