Top 6 Gypsum Board Companies in the World

The global gypsum board market size reached US$ 30.2 Billion in . As per the analysis by IMARC Group, the top gypsum board companies are focusing in offering high-quality gypsum board at competitive prices due to the rising demand for gypsum board as a cost-effective and efficient building material in order to gain a competitive edge. Along with this, the increasing number of renovation and remodeling activities across the globe is also significantly supporting the leading companies as gypsum is easy to install, durable, and versatile. This is encouraging key players to provide customized solutions for construction projects to the masses, which is further impacting the market. In addition, gypsum board companies are also offering acoustic gypsum boards that create acoustic insulation while reducing noise levels and improving indoor comfort due to the rising demand for soundproofing among building owners and tenants are significantly supporting the leading companies. Apart from this, the growing popularity of eco-friendly gypsum boards on account of the increasing consciousness regarding sustainability and environmental responsibility among consumers is also contributing to the market. Furthermore, the emergence of e-commerce platforms is creating a positive market outlook as it helps companies to reach new customers, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Some of the other factors driving the market include rapid urbanization, continual technological advancements, and inflating disposable income levels. On account of these factors, the market is expected to reach US$ 47.0 Billion by , exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% during -.

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List of Top Companies Operating in the Gypsum Board Manufacturing Industry Worldwide

The global gypsum board market has several major players including Beijing New Building Materials Public Limited Company, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A, Knauf Gips KG, Etex NV and Yoshino Gypsum Co., Ltd. More information about these companies has been provided below.

1. Beijing New Building Materials Public Limited Company

Establishment:

Headquarters:

Beijing, China

Website:

http://www.bnbm.com.cn

 

Beijing New Building Materials Public Limited Company is a leading Chinese building materials company that specializes in the production and distribution of various types of building materials, including gypsum board, mineral wool board, cement, and glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) products. It has a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, with a focus on sustainable development and environmental protection. Its business segments include gypsum products, mineral wool products, cement products, and other building materials. The gypsum products segment is the largest segment, accounting for over half of the company's total revenue. This segment includes the production and distribution of gypsum board, gypsum powder, and other related products. The mineral wool products segment includes the production and distribution of mineral wool and rock wool board, and other insulation materials. The cement products segment includes the production and distribution of various types of cement, such as ordinary Portland cement, high-strength cement, and slag cement. The other building materials segment includes the production and distribution of GFRP products, such as rebar, geogrids, and composite panels. Moreover, it has a strong emphasis on sustainable development and environmental protection.

2. Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.

Establishment:

Headquarters:

Courbevoie, France

Website:

http://www.saint-gobain.com

 

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. is a French multinational corporation that specializes in the production, distribution, and sale of construction materials, high-performance materials, and glass products. It operates in several segments, such as the innovative materials segment, which produces and distributes high-performance materials such as abrasives, ceramics, and plastics. The construction products segment manufactures and sells materials for building and construction, including insulation, roofing, and gypsum. The building distribution segment distributes building materials to professional contractors, architects, and do-it-yourself customers. In addition to its core business segments, it also operates several subsidiary companies that are involved in a wide range of industries. The company also has a significant presence in the renewable energy sector and produces solar panels and other renewable energy products. It is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and improving the environmental performance of its operations.

3. Knauf Gips KG

Establishment:

Headquarters:

Iphofen, Germany

Website:

http://www.knauf.com

 

Knauf Gips KG is a leading German manufacturer of building materials and construction systems. Its primary products include gypsum plasterboards, plasters, drywall systems, and insulation materials. The company's gypsum-based products are produced from natural gypsum, which is a soft mineral that is abundant in many parts of the world. Additionally, its products are known for their high quality and durability and are used in a wide range of construction applications, including walls, ceilings, floors, and roofs. One of Knauf's key strengths is its commitment to innovation and sustainability and invests heavily in research and development and has developed a range of products that are designed to meet the changing needs of the construction industry. Its products are also designed to be environmentally friendly, and the company has implemented a range of sustainability initiatives, including the use of renewable energy sources and the recycling of waste materials. In addition to its core business of manufacturing building materials, Knauf is also involved in a range of other activities, including real estate development, logistics, and financial services.

4. Etex NV

Establishment:

Headquarters:

Zaventem, Belgium

Website:

http://www.etexgroup.com

 

Etex NV is a Belgian multinational building materials and solutions company. It has grown to become one of the largest players in the global construction industry. Its primary focus is on the production and distribution of a wide range of building materials, including roofing, cladding, insulation, drywall systems, and flooring solutions. The company operates through a number of subsidiary brands, including Promat, Siniat, Eternit, and Marley. These brands are known for their high-quality products and innovative solutions that cater to the unique needs of the construction industry. Additionally, it is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact and has implemented a range of initiatives to achieve this goal. It has also implemented a number of programs to reduce its carbon footprint and minimize its use of non-renewable resources. Moreover, the company is also involved in a number of other activities, including real estate development, logistics, and financial services. The company's real estate division is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of commercial and residential properties, while its logistics division provides transport and supply chain management services.

5. Yoshino Gypsum Co., Ltd.

Establishment:

Headquarters:

Tokyo, Japan

Website:

https://yoshino-gypsum.com/en/

 

Yoshino Gypsum Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that specializes in the production and sale of gypsum-based products. It has a long history of producing high-quality gypsum products, and it is one of the leading manufacturers of gypsum-based products in Japan. Its main product is gypsum board, which is used extensively in the construction for walls, ceilings, and partitions. The company also produces a range of other gypsum-based products, including plaster, industrial gypsum, and agricultural gypsum. These products are used in a variety of applications, such as building materials, industrial products, and agricultural fertilizers. In addition, it has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impacts, such as the use of recycled materials in its production process and the development of gypsum-based products that are more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. It has also taken steps to promote the recycling of gypsum waste, which is a byproduct of its manufacturing process.  It is also actively engaged in research and development, with a focus on improving the quality and performance of its products. The company has established a research center in Tokyo, where its team of scientists and engineers work to develop new products and improve existing ones. The research center also collaborates with universities and other research institutions to advance the field of gypsum technology.

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• A gypsum quarry in Mochios, Greece. Source: Peter Titmuss.

• Figure 1: Global gypsum wallboard capacity by country. Source: Global Gypsum

• Figure 2: Global gypsum wallboard capacity per capita by country. Source: Global Gypsum Directory .

• Figure 3: Global gypsum wallboard production capacity by producer. For the remainder of the Top 50, see Table 1.

Global Gypsum levels its gaze on... the entire world, for a review of global gypsum wallboard production in , on a producer-by-producer basis. This report combines data from the Global Gypsum Directory with the latest industry news from the columns of Global Gypsum Magazine.

In mid-, the world has a gypsum wallboard capacity of 14.3Bnm2/yr across 435 plants. Gypsum wallboard is produced in a total of 72 countries. Figure 1 maps the distribution of gypsum wallboard production capacity around the world. Figure 2, meanwhile, divides national capacities by population size, to map the distribution of capacity per capita.

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The leading gypsum wallboard-producing nation, with an installed capacity of Mm2/yr (25% of the global total) across 63 plants, is the US. This is followed by China, with Mm2/yr (22%) across 85 plants - as many as the next seven countries combined. Of these, Japan leads with 775Mm2/yr (5.4%), followed by Russia with 483Mm2/yr (3.4%) and South Korea with 413Mm2/yr (2.9%).

Gypsum wallboard producers

Ownership of global gypsum wallboard production capacity is also unequally distributed. 96 different companies range in the scope of their control from 25% of global capacity (Knauf - 3.63Bnm2/yr) down to less than 0.1% (Crystal Group, FACT-RCF and Perfectum - 1Mm2/yr). Figure 3 (below) compares their relative shares, including between each of the Top 10 producers.

Top 10 producers

Recent years have brought an increasing share of gypsum wallboard capacity ownership under control of a smaller number of large, mostly multinational, producers. Four are based in North America, three in Asia and three in Europe.

 

1. Knauf

Knauf&#;s light blue branding is synonymous with gypsum wallboard across many of the 90 markets in which it markets its products globally.1 Perhaps strikingly for a company of its scale, Knauf is a private limited partnership. It has remained Knauf family-owned over nine decades of existence.

Founded:
HQ: Iphofen, Germany
Wallboard capacity: 3.63Bnm2/yr
Turnover ():1US$16.8bn

News

Knauf subsidiary Knauf Gypsum Tanzania is in the process of almost tripling its 15Mm2/yr Mkuranga gypsum wallboard plant in Tanzania&#; Pwani Region to 43Mm2/yr. The US$49.3m project aims to raise the producer&#;s Tanzanian export volumes by 170%.

In April , Knauf had concluded preliminary negotiations for the construction of a new gypsum plant in southern Kyrgyzstan, and was studying gypsum deposits in the area.

Romania was the location of Knauf&#;s previous announcement of a new gypsum wallboard plant. It told press that it planned to invest US$82.8m in an upcoming plant in Huedin, Cluj County, in October . Older plans for a Knauf gypsum wallboard plant at Huedin, first delayed in , consisted of a planned investment of US$76.2m in a 35Mm2/yr-capacity plant.

Knauf has launched its 17Mm2/yr Fergana gypsum wallboard plant, in the region of the same name, in Uzbekistan in mid-, investing Euro19m. The plant is also equipped with a dry building mixes line.

The government of Kazakhstan claimed in April that Knauf will choose Kazakhstan for the future relocation of its Russian business. German press reported that Knauf &#;did not confirm&#; any plan to withdraw from the sanctioned state. Investments in the business have been frozen since March . Chair Alexander Knauf accounted for the group&#;s decision to stay in Russia as a refusal to abandon its employees there to &#;an uncertain future.&#; Knauf derived 10% of its turnover from Russia in .2

 

2. Beijing New Building Materials

Beijing New Building Materials (BNBM) operates at a similar scale to Knauf, across a smaller geographical footprint. 2.75Bnm2/yr (97%) of its installed capacity is in China, 40Mm2/yr (1.4%) in Uzbekistan, 35Mm2/yr (1.2%) in Egypt and 3Mm2/yr (0.1%) in Tanzania.

Founded:
HQ: Beijing, China
Wallboard capacity: 2.83Bnm2/yr
Wallboard sales, : 2.09Bnm2/yr (-12%)

News

BNBM is set to increase its total number of gypsum wallboard plants to 73 from 71 with the commissioning of upcoming new plants in Thailand and Uzbekistan. A third, 40Mm2/yr, gypsum wallboard plant, belonging to a joint venture of BNBM and Bosnian state-owned energy provider RiTE Ugljevik, is planned for construction in Bosnia-Herzegovina, with a budget of Euro50m.
During , BNBM reported an operating income of US$2.9bn, down by 6% from US$3.07bn in . The producer&#;s net profit fell by 11% to US$457m from US$511m. It said that domestic demand fell throughout the year due to a contraction in residential construction activity. At the same time, the prices of raw materials and energy rose. BNBM recorded &#;nearly zero emissions&#; from all of its gypsum wallboard plants in .

BNBM maintains multiple outright subsidiaries, including Guangdong Province-based Taishan Gypsum, which operates 100Mm2/yr plants at Louyang, Henan Province, and Zouping, Shandong Province, along with 55 other smaller-scale units across 23 provinces of China and in Egypt.

 

3. Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain made its start in glass production in Paris in , but today operates as the quintessential modern building materials conglomerate across a diversity of mostly lightweight products.

Founded:
HQ: Paris, France
Wallboard capacity: 2.72Bnm2/yr
Sales, : US$45.4bn (+23%)

News

Saint-Gobain India plans to make capital expenditure (CAPEX) investments worth US$215m throughout . In the medium term, in addition to CAPEX, it forecast total new acquisitions worth US$144 &#; 150m between and . The company aims to achieve sales of US$3.7bn in . The company is expanding all its businesses in the country, including gypsum wallboard, glass, construction chemicals and ceramics.

Saint-Gobain commenced net zero-CO2 gypsum wallboard production at its Fredrikstad plant in Norway in April . The world-first achievement in the gypsum industry followed a Euro27.2m upgrade, which also expanded the plant&#;s capacity by 40%. The project also switched the plant from natural gas to hydroelectric power and reduced its energy consumption by 30%. The producer says that it will eliminate 23,000t/yr of CO2 emissions. Throughout , Saint-Gobain will continue to launch new gypsum wallboard products at the plant with the lowest carbon footprint on the market. Saint-Gobain is committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions by , with an interim target of a 33% reduction between and .

In China, Saint-Gobain is set to commence a capacity expansion project at its Yangzhou gypsum wallboard plant in Jiangsu Province in mid-late , for completion and commissioning in .

Turkish competition authorities approved Saint-Gobain&#;s merger of local subsidiary Saint-Gobain Rigips with Dalsan Alçi. The companies have a combined gypsum wallboard capacity of
100Mm2/yr. Dalsan Alçi is in the process of acquiring another local gypsum wallboard producer, Manisa Turgutlu.

Saint-Gobain Poland will supply 45% of its power consumption with renewable electricity from under a wind energy supply contract with Germany-based Tion Renewables. The producer expects the deal to eliminate 135,000t/yr of CO2 emissions from its operations.

 

4. National Gypsum

National Gypsum is the first of three US-focused gypsum wallboard in the Global Gypsum Top 50 - and Top 10. It is the first of two Top 50 producers named National Gypsum, with the other ranked at number 16 and operating from headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. All-American National Gypsum (US) is a private company and is owned by the Spangler family.

Founded:
HQ: Charlotte, US
Wallboard capacity: 793Mm2/yr

News

National Gypsum affiliate Gold Bond Building Products announced US$90m plans for an upgrade to its Mount Holly gypsum wallboard plant in North Carolina in April . The project includes the installation of a railway line and related infrastructure. Once completed in , the expansion will create 11 new jobs.

 

5. Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific&#;s name signifies its geographical expansion westward during the first half of the 21st century, from its beginnings as a lumber producer in the Southeastern US state
of Georgia.

Founded:
HQ: Atlanta, US
Wallboard capacity: 742Mm2/yr

News

Georgia-Pacific began building a new 65Mm2/yr gypsum wallboard plant at the site of its existing 30Mm2/yr Sweetwater gypsum wallboard plant in Texas in late . The producer opened a new 0.73Mt/yr gypsum quarry to serve the upcoming plant in June .

On 1 March , Georgia-Pacific completed the shutdown of its Quanah gypsum wallboard plant, also in Texas. 166 people had been employed at
the facility before the closure.

 

6. Etex

A quote featured in Etex&#;s marketing materials draws on the image of &#;A tree with a strong trunk, which grows new branches every year and where existing branches are becoming stronger.&#; The metaphor captures Etex&#;s expansive activities in recent years, especially in its home continent, Europe, where it is building a new US$187m wallboard plant in Portbury, UK.

Founded:
HQ: Brussels, Belgium
Wallboard capacity:731Mm2/yr
Sales, :US$4.07bn (+25%)

 

7. Yoshino Gypsum

Yoshino Gypsum shares its name with a grove of red-leaved cherry trees on Mount Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, regarded as sacred since ancient times. While Yoshino Gypsum&#;s corporate logo is a cherry blossom, consumers in Japan will be more familiar with the Tiger Brand image under which the company sells its gypsum wallboard. Tiger Brand celebrated its centenary in .

Founded:
HQ: Tokyo, Japan
Wallboard capacity: 300Mm2/yr

 

8. American Gypsum

American Gypsum is growing its operations, with a US$22m upgrade to its Albuquerque gypsum wallboard plant in New Mexico. The producer secured a licence to expand its 336 hectare Eagle gypsum quarry near Gypsum, Colorado, to 376 hectares in late . The expansion will secure its Eagle wallboard plant&#;s gypsum supply until .

Founded:
Headquarters: Dallas, US
Wallboard capacity: 300Mm2/yr

 

9. KCC

South Korea&#;s leading building materials supplier, KCC, is the larger of two gypsum wallboard producers active in its home country, where it competes with Knauf subsidiary Knauf Korea.

Founded:
HQ: Seoul, South Korea
Wallboard capacity: 263Mm2/yr

 

10. PABCO Gypsum

PABCO Gypsum was founded as Pacific Coast Building Products in . It moved into gypsum wallboard production in through the acquisition of the Newark gypsum wallboard plant
in California.

Founded:
Headquarters: Tacoma, US
Wallboard capacity: 147Mm2/yr

 

Other players

Table 3 breaks down global gypsum wallboard capacity for the remainder of the Global Gypsum Top 50 producers (for the Top 10 breakdown, see Figure 3.

Table 1: Global Gypsum Top 50 gypsum wallboard producers, 11 - 50. For the Top 10, see Figure 1. Source: Global Gypsum Directory . Note: Data includes Global Gypsum estimates.

  Producer HQ Capacity (Mm2/yr) Global share (%) No. of plants 11 Jason Plasterboard China 120 0.8 3 12 Panel Rey Mexico 86 0.6 3 13 Volma Corporation Russia 85 0.6 3 14 CSR Gyprock Australia 80 0.6 4 15 Holcim Switzerland 66 0.5 3 16 National Gypsum Saudi Arabia 54 0.4 2 17 Irving Wallboard Canada 46 0.3 1 18 Mada Gypsum Saudi Arabia 42 0.3 1 19 Gypsemna Canada 34 0.2 1 = Fletcher Building New Zeland 34 0.2 2 21 Fassa Bortolo Italy 30 0.2 1 = Magma Mordovcement Russia 30 0.2 1 = Pingyi Baier Building Materials China 30 0.2 1 = TAOUEB Algeria 30 0.2 1 = United Mining Industries Saudi Arabia 30 0.2 1 26 Technogips Bulgaria 27 0.2 2 27 Cabot Gypsum Canada 25 0.2 1 28 Tanzania Gypsum Tanzania 24 0.2 3 29 Gulf Gypsum Board Saudi Arabia 23 0.2 2 30 Aplus Pacific Indonesia 21 0.1 2 31 ABS Alçı Türkiye 20 0.1 1 = Akçansa Çimento Türkiye 20 0.1 1 = Aytaş Alçı Türkiye 20 0.1 1 = Fibran Italy 20 0.1 1 = Global Gypsum Board Saudi Arabia 20 0.1 1 = Highcity Building Saudi Arabia 20 0.1 1 = Linyi Feipang China 20 0.1 1 = Siam-Indo Gypsum Indonesia 20 0.1 1 = Universal Cement Taiwan ROC 20 0.1 1 40 Aswell Argentina 16 0.1 1 = Trevo Industrial de Gesso Brazil 16 0.1 1 42 Aksolit Russia 15 0.1 1 = Al-Qaseem Gypsum Saudi Arabia 15 0.1 1 = Atışkan Yapı Ürünleri Türkiye 15 0.1 1 = BGC Group Australia 15 0.1 1 = El-Khayyat Gypsum Saudi Arabia 15 0.1 1 = Gypfor, Gessos Laminados Portugal 15 0.1 1 = Gyptec Ibérica Portugal 15 0.1 1 = Interplac Spain 15 0.1 1 = Onat Alçı Türkiye 15 0.1 1   Producers 51 - 97   297 2 45

References

1. Knauf, &#;Start your Career with Knauf,&#; January , career.knauf.com/pages/knauf-gypsum-worldwide
2. DW, &#;Is Kazakhstan misleading world on firms fleeing Russia?&#; 28 March , www.dw.com/en/is-kazakhstan-misleading-world-on-firms-fleeing-russia/a-

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