Gypsum industry news

Japan: Chiyoda Ute is taking part in a demonstration project intended to demonstrate the recycling of gypsum wallboard. The so-called ‘horizontal recycling scheme’ includes construction company Mori Building, interior design company Senba and wallboard recycling company Tokuyama Chiyoda Gypsum. Based on the results of the demonstration the companies hope to build a wallboard recycling supply chain.

It is estimated that the volume of wallboard waste in Japan will exceed 2Mt/yr in 2032 and 3Mt/yr in 2047. However, there are concerns that the recycling rate is low and managed final disposal sites are becoming scarce. In addition, supplies of synthetic gypsum from coal-fired power stations are expected to decrease. At present the country imports over 2Mt/yr of gypsum.

Spain: Knauf will demonstrate its range of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene (EPP) boxes for the transportation of fresh and frozen fruit at the International Fair of the Fruit and Vegetable Sector in Madrid on 22 – 24 October. The boxes combine thermal insulation, lightness and shock absorption with 100% recyclability.