PILKINGTON and French company St Gobain are to form a joint venture to build a float glass plant in Poland,

The jointly-owned plant will incorporate the latest technology in float glass production. Initially, it is expected to employ 130 people and will produce glass for the building products sector.

The cost of the new line is expected to be 120 million Euros and it is due to come on stream in early 2003, subject to approvals of relevant regulatory authorities and certain tax exemptions being granted.