Gypsum industry news

UK: British Gypsum’s Robertsbridge plant has celebrated the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gypsum at the site in East Sussex. To mark the event the company held a family day with a range of activities, according to the Sussex Express newspaper. Tanya Young, the plant manager, said "Our legacy is grounded in this discovery, and it's incredible to see how gypsum remains an essential component in modern construction, proving its enduring value over the years." She added “The majority of our employees are locals, and we're proud to have generations of families who have been a part of the British Gypsum family for decades."

Belgium: Eurogypsum will celebrate its 60th anniversary at an event in Brussels to be held on 28 April 2022. The event will include a keynote speech by Janez Potočnik, a former European Commissioner for the Environment and architect of the commission’s circularity agenda. There will also be a panel discussion, bringing together leading policymakers to discuss opportunities to advance the European Union’s sustainability agenda in the built environment, the official launch of association’s EG60 guide and a photo exhibition. The full programme will be announced in due course. The European federation of national associations of gypsum product manufacturers was founded in 1961.

Japan: Yoshino Gypsum will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Tiger brand of gypsum wallboard on 1 March 2022. The company was originally founded in 1901 when it started mining gypsum at the Yoshino Mine in Yamagata Prefecture. It later started to sell its first gypsum board product with the Tiger brand in 1922.

Mexico: Panel Rey celebrated the 35th anniversary of its first day in the gypsum wallboard business on 20 September 2021. The company thanked everyone involved in bringing it to its present prominence in the industry.

Panel Rey said “As a 100% Mexican company, we are very proud to have achieved national and international recognition throughout these years. Thanks to you we have achieved it and together we will continue to build great things!”

US: USG is celebrating the centennial anniversary of its Sheetrock brand, developed as the world's first wallboard panel in 1917. To observe the anniversary USG is hosting celebrations across North America with its employees, dealers and customers. Limited quantities of commemorative products celebrating the anniversary will also be shared with customers and dealers.

"From the first simple wallboard panel developed 100 years ago to the breadth of high-performing panels available today, USG has led the industry in innovation," said Jennifer Scanlon, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of USG Corporation. "We are thrilled to celebrate a century of excellence and product leadership. We are proud that USG's Sheetrock brand is one of the world's most recognised brands."