Gypsum industry news
Knauf still owns Russian business after failing to find buyer 09 October 2025
Russia/Germany: A prospective buyer has reportedly ‘broken off’ talks over the sale of Germany-based Knauf’s Russian business. The producer says that it will continue its efforts to withdraw from Russia ‘in accordance with the applicable sanctions,’ under ‘very difficult conditions.’
AK&M News has reported that Knauf owns 20 Russian companies in industries that include gypsum. The assets remain exclusively under local management, without any profit currently passing to Knauf.
Saint-Gobain North America launches schools outreach programme 09 October 2025
US: Saint-Gobain North America has launched a new programme of partnerships with high schools in US host communities called Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities. The producer will supply partner schools with a curriculum of classes on manufacturing, with accompanying visits to its plants.
The launch follows earlier pilots at schools in Granville, North Carolina, and Shakopee, Minnesota. It will expand to include 10 additional sites in the 2025 – 2026 school year, followed by further planned expansions throughout the US and Canada.
Saint-Gobain North America and CertainTeed President and CEO Mark Rayfield said "Our Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities programme is a win-win for students, the manufacturing industry and local economies. In the manufacturing industry anyone can have a long and successful career, and by bringing manufacturing directly to high schools, we aim to show students the rewarding role they can play in building the future of the industry."
