Gypsum industry news
New wallboard plant for Turkmenistan 14 August 2018
Turkmenistan: Hilligurlushikonumleri has announced that it is building a dry gypsum compound and plasterboard plant in the city of Magdanly, Lebap Province. The plant, designed to produce 12Mm2/yr of gypsum wallboard and 100,000t/yr of dry gypsum mixtures, will be equipped with modern equipment and technology. Hilligurlushikonumleri says that this will make it possible to compete in the production of high-quality products, while creating new jobs. The construction of the facility is due to be completed by the end of 2019.
L&W buys Rose & Walker Supply 14 August 2018
US: L&W Supply Corp., a distributor of gypsum wallboard, ceiling systems, steel framing and other building materials for contractors, has announced the acquisition of Rose & Walker Supply.
Rose & Walker is a five-branch distribution company based in Columbus, Ohio. The family-owned business started in 1986 and provides wallboard products, metal studs, ceiling systems and insulation. Rose & Walker has branches in Bloomington, Columbus, Lafayette, Indianapolis and Terre Haute.
L&W says that, as a leading distributor of interior building products, the acquisition supports its overall growth strategy. With this acquisition, L&W now operates 163 locations in 35 states.