US: GMS recorded sales of US$5.35bn in the 2025 financial year, down by 6% year-on-year. Its adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) fell by 19%, to US$501m. The group noted a fourth-quarter decline in its gypsum wallboard sales of 10%, to US$527m, 40% of group quarterly sales of US$1.33bn.

President and CEO John Turner noted the ‘solid results,’ despite the ‘deterioration in end-market conditions as we moved through the year.’ Looking ahead to the current, 2026 financial year, he said “The ongoing challenging interest rate environment and general market uncertainty continue to be a headwind for the business, contributing to reduced levels of activity in each of our major end markets. We are cautiously optimistic that we are nearing the bottom of this cycle and believe pent-up demand will materialise as the macro-environment improves. Once this market demand returns, we will be well-positioned to capture the opportunity as a leaner and more efficient organisation."

US: USG plans to make a US$4.5m expansion to a mill building at its Jacksonville gypsum wallboard plant in Florida. The plant also produces ceiling tiles and panels and flooring and roofing materials. The Jacksonville Business Journal newspaper has reported that the company has applied to city authorities for a permit for the expansion.

US: HydroBlok, which produces the extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam-core HydroBlok One wallboard, has raised US$6m in an extended Series A funding round. Pier 88 Investment Partners and Andina Capital Partners led the round. MarketLine News has reported that HydroBlok will use the capital infusion to accelerate its production roll-out in the US.

HydroBlok One is lightweight, waterproof and mould-resistant that halves build times and reduces costs by 30% compared with conventional gypsum wallboard, according to the developer.

CEO and co-founder Colin House said "I've never witnessed a response quite like this. Seeing builders light up when they grasp the time and cost savings of HydroBlok One is incredibly rewarding."

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