Brazil: France-based Saint-Gobain plans to build a fourth production line at its Feira de Santana gypsum wallboard plant in Bahia. The producer says that the line will be the largest in South America. It follows the inauguration of the plant’s third line in 2024.

Uzbekistan: Azerbaijan-based Matanat-A has inaugurated a ‘gypsum plant,’ Trend News has reported. The presidents of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan attended the inauguration of the plant, along with those of two Landau schools and a branch of Uzbekistan-based Davr Bank, on 23 August 2026.

Global Gypsum News previously reported on 9 July 2026 that an unspecified Azeri investor was involved in the construction of a US$50m building materials complex in Qashqadaryo region, to include a gypsum wallboard plant.

Germany: Switzerland-based Holcim has entered into an agreement to acquire alternative boards and flooring systems producer Fermacell from Australia/US-listed James Hardie Industries for €840m. MarketScreener News has reported that Fermacell employs 1000 people across six production sites, with forecast full-year revenues of €430m in 2026. The partners expect to complete the transaction by mid-2027.

James Hardie Industries previously acquired Fermacell, via its acquisition of parent company XI (DL) Holdings, for €473m in 2018.

Thailand: Siam Cement Group subsidiary Siam Kraft Industry has announced a new, phased investment of US$301m in its Kanchanaburi gypsum wallboard liner plant in Central Thailand. The producer plans to expand the plant’s production capacity by 0.4Mt/yr. When operational by 2029, the expanded plant will be able to produce both gypsum wallboard liner and premium linerboard.