en.Wedoany.com Reported - USG Corporation announced that its Canadian subsidiary, CGC Inc., has officially opened a new gypsum board manufacturing plant in Wheatland County, Alberta, with a total investment of CAD 210 million. The plant aims to increase gypsum board production capacity in Western Canada and strengthen USG's manufacturing network in North America.
Located on a 214-acre site in Wheatland County, the new plant will produce Sheetrock® brand gypsum board, a key building material for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects in North America. The facility is among the most technologically advanced and sustainability-focused in USG's global network, designed to enhance supply reliability in Western Canada.
Chris Macey, President and CEO of USG Corporation, stated that this is one of the largest investments in gypsum board manufacturing in the company's history. The Wheatland plant represents a significant milestone in business development and a commitment to the future of North American manufacturing and construction. The facility strengthens the manufacturing network, adds critical capacity in the Western market, and enhances the ability to deliver the quality, reliability, and performance customers demand.
Steve Youngblut, President of CGC Inc., expressed pride in the official opening of the Wheatland plant and the deepening of the company's long-term commitment to Western Canada. This modern, sustainable manufacturing hub will help builders access the materials needed for residential and infrastructure projects while supporting long-term employment and economic growth in the region.
Dr. Uwe Knotzer, General Partner of Knauf Group and Chairman of USG, noted that the Wheatland plant reflects the Group's long-term commitment to modern manufacturing, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in North America. The facility is a vital addition to the global manufacturing network and an example of long-term investment in markets, customers, and communities. The Wheatland plant enhances the Group's ability to support growth in Western Canada through advanced, efficient, and responsible manufacturing.
The plant, officially inaugurated in 2024, represents a key step in USG's efforts to modernize its manufacturing network and expand capacity. Combined with the revitalization of the Little Narrows gypsum mine in Nova Scotia, CGC has invested nearly CAD 325 million to strengthen supply, expand manufacturing capabilities, and improve service across the North American network. The Little Narrows project is also expected to increase gypsum supply along the East Coast.
The Wheatland plant supports sustainability goals through industry-leading operational efficiency, including a 20% reduction in carbon emissions, a 25% reduction in water usage, zero waste to landfill in manufacturing, and on-site solar power generation that helps reduce its environmental footprint. By producing closer to customers in Western Canada, the plant helps reduce transportation distances and associated emissions while improving supply reliability.
Founded in 1902, USG has played a leading role in the development of modern building materials in North America. CGC was established in 1907 as the Canadian Gypsum Company in Nova Scotia, initially focusing on mining and exporting gypsum rock. Today, CGC is the Canadian subsidiary of USG, both of which are part of the Knauf Group. Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Germany's Iphofen, the Knauf Group is a global leader in gypsum-based building materials, with approximately 43,500 employees generating sales of EUR 15.6 billion in 2024.
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