Saint-Gobain PAM, a subsidiary of the Saint-Gobain group, embodies an essential part of the industrial heritage of Pont-à-Mousson which has marked the history of the metal industry in Lorraine.
A pillar of Pont-à-Mousson industry: Saint-Gobain PAM
Founded in 1856 under the name “Fonderies de Pont-à-Mousson”, the company quickly established itself as a leader in the production of cast iron pipes, a flagship product used for water supply and fluid transport.
Over the decades, Saint-Gobain PAM has evolved and diversified to become one of the world's largest manufacturers of ductile iron piping solutions and a major player in the construction and infrastructure industry.
BPAM Tourisman emblem of the city
The town of Pont-à-Mousson (like its neighbour Blénod-lès-Pont-à-Mousson), thanks to its strategic position between Metz and Nancy, has benefited from the rapid development of its industrial sector, notably with the construction of the Saint-Gobain PAM production site.
The latter, now emblematic of the city, remains a living testament to the industrial revolution that transformed the region in the 19th century. The factory played a key role in the local economic boom and left a profound mark on the city's landscape and culture.
Its inhabitants are particularly attached to it and many families count among their members workers from this flagship of national industry.
An industrial heritage to discover
Guided tours are organized monthly in conjunction with the Tourist Office (registration required). You can discover this industrial heritage through a tour that includes a visit to the blast furnaces where you will be fascinated by the molten iron flows, the discovery of the centrifugation of the pipes and the impressive furnaces always in motion.
This industrial sector, combining tradition and modernity, continues to sustain a collective memory that has contributed to the region's development. The history of Saint-Gobain PAM thus serves as an essential milestone in understanding the evolution of the industry and heritage of Pont-à-Mousson and its surrounding areas.
Such a journey into the past allows us to better appreciate the importance of this industrial heritage, a source of local pride and tourist development.
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