China: France-based Saint-Gobain will commence a capacity expansion of its Yangzhou, Jiangsu, gypsum wallboard plant in mid-late 2023. China Daily News has reported that producer expects to commission the expanded plant in 2024.
Asia-Pacific regional CEO Ludovic Weber said that the project is a response to ‘soaring’ demand in Eastern China. Saint-Gobain currently operates four gypsum wallboard lines across the country.