Gypsum industry news

Canada: The Canadian Gypsum Company, a subsidiary of USG, has laid off 14 winter maintenance workers at its Little Narrows quarry in Cape Breton, according to the Canadian Press. Mine manager Byron MacMillan said that company officials have yet to make a decision on the future of the quarry. The company is looking at market conditions and is reducing spending until a decision is made. The layoffs follow winter closing since 2008.

The quarry has operated since 1935 producing gypsum and natural rock. Traditionally it has shipped its products down the eastern seaboard.

Canada: USG's Canadian subsidiary, CGC Inc, has introduced CGC Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Mold Tough® Panel to the Canadian market. It is the lightest 1/2" mould-resistant gypsum panel available in the industry. This innovative gypsum panel is 20% lighter than traditional water and mould-resistant panels, making it easier to lift, carry and install.

CGC Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Mold Tough Panels have a non-combustible, water and mould-resistant core encased in 100% recycled water and mould-resistant green face and brown back papers. The green face paper is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core and the ends are cut square and even. The long edges of the panels are tapered, allowing joints to be reinforced and concealed.