Saudi Arabia: National Gypsum Company has informed the Saudi Exchange of its failure to report preliminary financial results for the first half of 2026 within the regulatory deadline. The producer explained that it is working with its external auditor to finalise the results for immediate publication upon internal approval, within 20 trading sessions of any ensuing suspension of its shares.

National Gypsum Company previously recorded a loss in the first quarter of 2026. Then-CEO Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Ghadeer resigned in April 2026, and the company began statutory reserve transfers to offset accumulated losses later that month.

Vietnam: Saint-Gobain has acquired gypsum wallboard producer Phu My Innovative Materials (PMIM). Saint-Gobain operates 12 existing sites in Vietnam, with US$229m in reported revenues in 2025. PMIM’s sales were US$22.9m in 2025. Saint-Gobain is targeting investment in ‘high growth markets’ as part of its Lead & Grow development strategy.

Brazil: Trevo Drywall is launching its Conforto Tec acoustic gypsum wallboard at the ExpoConstruir construction trade fair, taking place in Fortaleza, Ceará, on 11 – 14 August 2026. The board incorporates a perforated design to absorb sound and increase speech intelligibility in commercial, corporate and shared-use spaces. Trevo Drywall will also provide technical support to customers, installers and designers working with the board.

Japan: Saint-Gobain has concluded a deal to acquire a majority stake in construction chemicals producer AGC Polymer Materials from AGC Corp, due for completion in early 2027. AGC Polymer Materials recorded US$57.3m in sales in 2025, while Saint-Gobain’s sales in Japan totalled US$344m. Saint-Gobain is targeting investment in ‘high growth markets’ as part of its Lead & Grow development strategy.