India: Knauf India has appointed Pallavi Poddar as Chief Human Resources Officer. In the role, Poddar will focus on organisational capability, people practices and high-performance culture, in line with Knauf’s global standards.

Poddar previously served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Fenesta Windows and held managerial positions at Ingersoll Rand, Schneider Electric and Nestlé.

Sumit Bidani, CEO of Knauf India, said "As we continue to expand our presence in India, building strong teams and a clear people strategy remains a priority. Pallavi brings a balanced and thoughtful approach to people and organisation building. Her experience will be important as we continue to strengthen our teams and support the company’s growth journey."

Asia: UK-based alternative building products developer Adaptavate plans to launch its Breathaboard and Carbonboard wallboards and Breathaplast plaster across markets in Asia. The Gear by Kajima will collaborate on the launch, including hosting Adaptavate’s first-ever Asian demonstration at its Singapore headquarters.

Adaptavate has confirmed an upcoming project in Asia with a ‘multinational partner,’ and is currently exploring potential production and supply-chain partnerships to deploy its technologies at scale.

CEO Tom Robinson said that the Singapore installation “Shows how Adaptavate's products can integrate into Asian construction systems today — without disruption — while delivering healthier, lower-carbon buildings."

Brazil: Trevo Drywall plans to more than double the capacity of its Juazeiro do Norte gypsum wallboard plant to 50Mm²/yr by 2031. The producer is automating and expanding the plant’s existing line up to 20Mm²/yr, scheduled for commissioning later in April 2026. At the same time, it has begun project development for a second, 30Mm²/yr line on adjoining land.

CEO Wilson Soares said "The dry construction market continues to grow steadily, and demand for quality, certified products is rising accordingly. Our decision to expand capacity reflects both our confidence in the sector and Trevo's commitment to leading the advance of industrialised construction in Brazil."

US: The Madison County Board of Zoning Appeals has approved a special use for Roy's Recycling to continue to operate its gypsum wallboard recycling plant in the county in Indiana. The Herald Bulletin newspaper has reported that the special use is subject to a ban on new wallboard intake and the continued processing of current inventory of 30,000t at 5000t/yr.

The plant had reportedly stored material outdoors in violation of its previous special use, leading to dust and water complaints from local residents.

Owner Randy Scott said "There are orders for everything produced. There is a need." He added that the company had planted 5000 trees in the vicinity of the plant to serve as a windbreak.