Gypsum industry news
GMS acquires Jawl Lumber Corporation
04 May 2023Canada: GMS has acquired Jawl Lumber Corporation, a leading producer of lumber and associated building materials on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. GMS says that Jawl Lumber Corporation's offering complements its own existing range.
Group president and CEO John Turner said “This acquisition will further strengthen our ability to serve our customers and provide an opportunity to expand our tools and fasteners offerings to a new customer base, reinforcing our existing market position on Vancouver Island.”
Canada: CertainTeed Canada’s Delta wallboard plant in Vancouver has recycled over 1Mt of gypsum. The unit achieved this breakthrough in collaboration with New West Gypsum Recycling (NWGR). CertainTeed Canada chief executive officer Julie Bonamy Racine, Delta Plant Manager Richard Sebastianelli and NWGR Vice President Richard McCamley all attended a celebration event held at the plant.
Bonamy said, “Surpassing 1Mt of recycled gypsum returned to production is an important milestone, which demonstrates Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed Canada’s commitment to sustainability and minimising our environmental footprint.” She added “Thank you to the provincial government of British Columbia and NWGR for your important partnerships and congratulations to our entire Vancouver team for your hard work to make this accomplishment a reality.”
Canadian trade tribunal upholds provincial anti-dumping measures on imported gypsum wallboard
27 October 2022Canada: CertainTeed Canada has welcomed the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's ruling in favour of six provinces and territories' anti-dumping measures on imports of gypsum wallboard. The tribunal found that imports of gypsum wallboard from the US threatened material injury to the domestic industries of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and Yukon.
CertainTeed Canada chief executive officer Julie Bonamy said "CertainTeed Canada is committed to free and fair trade; we have helped shape the Canadian building products industry for more than 80 years." Bonamy concluded "We are committed to supporting our customers and employees through our facilities in Vancouver, Calgary and Winnipeg."
