Gypsum industry news

Canada: Georgia-Pacific spokesperson Rick Kimble has confirmed that the mothballed wallboard liner plant at Thorold, Ontario will be dismantled. The plant was idled in January 2014 due to excess capacity. Kimble said the company has acquired a demolition permit from the city and Georgia-Pacific has contracted Canadian firm Delsan AIM, headquartered in Montreal, to decommission the plant.

Delsan said on its website that it plans to carry out the demolition in an environmentally-sound and sensitive manner. "Delsan AIM recognises the historical significance that this paper mill once represented to the community and we are eager to do our part in helping this beautiful area 'prepare for the future,' " the company said.