Iraq: Germany-based Grenzebach and IRQGYP, an Iraqi gypsum producer, have signed a contract for the delivery of a gypsum calcining system with a capacity of 25t/hr, along with a gypsum wallboard production line rated at 3000m²/hr. The agreement was signed during the Global Gypsum Conference 2025 in Amsterdam.
The plant will be located in Mosul, Iraq with commissioning planned for the summer of 2027. The project marks the first collaboration between IRQGYP and Grenzebach, a milestone that both sides view as the beginning of a productive and enduring partnership.

With this investment, IRQGYP is expanding its production capacity and strengthening its position in the regional gypsum market. The new plant is expected to support the growing demand for construction materials in Iraq.

Grenzebach will supply key process technology for calcining and wallboard production, supporting efficient and reliable plant operation. “We are proud to bring this project to life together and to support our partner in strengthening the gypsum industry in the region,” said Volker Seitz, Senior Sales Manager of Grenzebach.

Canada: CGC says that it is progressing a US$75.7m revitalisation of its 2Mt/yr Little Narrows gypsum quarry in Victoria County, Nova Scotia. New infrastructure includes a 183m-long dock for vessels of up to 35,000t capacity, a ship loader, a crusher and conveyor systems. CGC is increasing the site’s staff by 43%, up to 100 people. Local press has reported that mining is due to resume and gypsum shipping to begin later in 2026. The mine will supply natural gypsum for CGC's gypsum products plants across North America.

General manager Erik Hinze said "We are entering a transformative year for the Little Narrows quarry. Beyond the construction of world-class sustainable mining operation and modern site infrastructure, we are focused on building a team that reflects the talent and values of Cape Breton. This revitalisation project is about creating a safe, sustainable operation that will support the local economy and the Canadian building industry for the next generation."

US: Gypsum wallboard distributor GMS has acquired the assets of Colorado-based building products distributor Frontier Drywall Supply. Hardware + Building Supply Dealer News has reported that Frontier Drywall Supply operates despatch facilities in Colorado Springs, Denver and Fort Collins. It will continue to operate under its existing branding as part of GMS’ Pioneer Materials West distribution unit.

GMS has now completed more than 50 acquisitions since 2014. The building materials producer was itself acquired by retail group Home Depot for US$5.5bn in 2025.

France/Finland: Saint-Gobain has collaborated with Finland-based measurement equipment supplier Vaisala to develop dew point monitoring solutions that reduce the energy used in drying gypsum wallboard. Saint-Gobain already uses electric drying systems at two of its plants.

Saint-Gobain drying process team leader Jérôme Cantonnet said "These conditions present a significant challenge for sensors. We tried a number of different humidity and temperature sensor suppliers in the early days and found their products to be insufficiently accurate."