US: USG has appointed Christopher Macey as its new President and CEO. Macey takes on responsibility for delivering USG’s strategic growth roadmap, maintaining its momentum with a focus on operational performance and customer delivery in line with its business plan. He served as USG’s Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President from September 2025, and was previously President, Gypsum, President, Canada and, before that, President, Ceilings. Macey’s background encompasses sales and business leadership roles in USG and Owens Corning. He completed an Advanced Management Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in Philadelphia, US, and an Executive Master of Business Administration degree (EMBA) degree from Ivey Business School at Western University in London, Canada. Macey also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western University. USG said that Macey’s appointment will help to ensure continuity in strategy and execution as the company approaches its 125th anniversary.

USG said "Chris brings decades of experience in the building materials industry and a deep understanding of our business, having led teams across Canada, Latin America and the US for the past 20 years. His leadership has consistently been defined by a strong connection to our people, a focus on operational excellence and a commitment to delivering for our customers."

Brazil: Trevo Drywall plans to more than double the capacity of its Juazeiro do Norte gypsum wallboard plant to 50Mm²/yr by 2031. The producer is automating and expanding the plant’s existing line up to 20Mm²/yr, scheduled for commissioning later in April 2026. At the same time, it has begun project development for a second, 30Mm²/yr line on adjoining land.

CEO Wilson Soares said "The dry construction market continues to grow steadily, and demand for quality, certified products is rising accordingly. Our decision to expand capacity reflects both our confidence in the sector and Trevo's commitment to leading the advance of industrialised construction in Brazil."

India: Knauf India has appointed Pallavi Poddar as Chief Human Resources Officer. In the role, Poddar will focus on organisational capability, people practices and high-performance culture, in line with Knauf’s global standards.

Poddar previously served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Fenesta Windows and held managerial positions at Ingersoll Rand, Schneider Electric and Nestlé.

Sumit Bidani, CEO of Knauf India, said "As we continue to expand our presence in India, building strong teams and a clear people strategy remains a priority. Pallavi brings a balanced and thoughtful approach to people and organisation building. Her experience will be important as we continue to strengthen our teams and support the company’s growth journey."

Asia: UK-based alternative building products developer Adaptavate plans to launch its Breathaboard and Carbonboard wallboards and Breathaplast plaster across markets in Asia. The Gear by Kajima will collaborate on the launch, including hosting Adaptavate’s first-ever Asian demonstration at its Singapore headquarters.

Adaptavate has confirmed an upcoming project in Asia with a ‘multinational partner,’ and is currently exploring potential production and supply-chain partnerships to deploy its technologies at scale.

CEO Tom Robinson said that the Singapore installation “Shows how Adaptavate's products can integrate into Asian construction systems today — without disruption — while delivering healthier, lower-carbon buildings."