Gypsum industry news
Cambodia: Thai Gypsum Products, the Thai subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, has signed a joint-agreement with Cambodian company Camstar to expand its distribution networks in Cambodia. French multinational Schneider Electric also signed the agreement. The European companies hope to use Cambodian construction materials firm ISI Group, Camstar's parent company, to connect them to a nationwide distribution network of over 300 outlets and more than 100 contractors, according to local press.
Thai Gypsum Products, which manufactures gypsum used in wallboards for Saint-Gobain's Thai operations, said it saw a 'big opportunity' to expand its networks for gypsum delivery in Cambodia ahead of the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic community due at the end of the 2015.
"Thailand has been our strong establishment as well as a centre of goods distribution to neighbouring countries," said managing director Richard Juggery. "Now we see a good potential of Cambodia as the country has attracted more foreign investors and performed outstanding business growth in past few years," he added.
Thailand: Thai Gypsum Products Public Company Limited, which produces gypsum products under the Gyproc name, has launched a new distribution warehouse on Chaiyaphruk Road, Nonthaburi. The warehouse opening is part of its plan to support growth of the business sector before the introduction of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by the close of 2015.
The new facility can support import-export operations between consumers and dealers more efficiently. It also benefits from an exceptional strategic location, Chaiyaphruk Road, which stretches from Pak-Kred Nonthaburi to an immediate road connection to central areas of Bangkok or regional destinations.
"Gyproc now has six distribution warehouses; in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Chonburi, Ayutthaya, Suratthani and the newly-launched Samutprakan facility," said Thongchai Kamolpattana, commercial director of Thai Gypsum Products Public Company Limited. "Our latest Chaiyaphruk Road depot is a spacious hub and is located in a great spot strategically. It's an area in which we see opportunities for local product sales growth. It connects with the city easily and offers ready access to a six-lane road to allow cargo to go to different regions as quickly as possible."
