December 2007 — Saint-Gobain begins operations with ROCHE in Saltillo, Mexico
ROCHE Industries is pleased to announce that Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has started initial production operations in a temporary facility in Saltillo until their permanent facility in Ramos Arizpe is completed scheduled for spring 2008.

November 2007 — ROCHE establishes an office in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
ROCHE Industries is pleased to announce that ROCHE Industries de Mexico has established an office in Saltillo lead by Dr. Jesús Ramirez. Dr. Ramirez joins ROCHE as a high capacity leader with over 30 years of manufacturing experience having owned businesses employing thousands. He will oversee shelter operations for ROCHE and will be directly assisting with the Saint-Gobain plant start up. In addition, our office in Saltillo, Mexico puts ROCHE next door to Monterrey and in the middle of one of the most industrial regions of Mexico–combining the benefits of central Mexico with proximity to the border.

November 2007 — Roche signs new agreement with Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
ROCHE Industries is pleased to announce a new agreement has been reached with another Saint-Gobain business unit to provide Shelter Services in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics will be producing belting and machined components for the industrial and automotive industries. Ramos Arizpe is located between Saltillo and Monterrey, one of the most industrial regions of Mexico.