Saint-Gobain looks to double sales in China

French construction materials company Saint-Gobain SA is looking to double its sales in China over the next three to five years, according to its Asia-Pacific chief.

"China is a very important market for Saint-Gobain. It currently represents 4 to 5 percent of Saint-Gobain's global sales, which is still a small percentage compared to the importance of the Chinese economy in the world," said Javier Gimeno, chief executive officer of the company's Asia-Pacific operations.

"Our mission is to double our presence in China in the coming three to five years, and we are in the process of achieving this goal," he said.