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British Gypsum to end wallboard restrictions in August 2020

17 July 2020

UK: Matt Pullen, the managing director of British Gypsum, says that the company intends to loosen restrictions on wallboard sales in August 2020. “Whilst we continue to see high levels of demand, we have sufficient capacity to supply your wallboard requirements without formal supply restrictions,” said Pullen. He added that the company’s plaster manufacturing plants continue to, ‘operate consistently at maximum capability.’

Gypsum plaster-based products have been in short supply in the UK since the local coronavirus-related lockdown started in March 2020. The subsidiary of Saint-Gobain suspended operations in April 2020 and Knauf stopped production at its wallboard plants in the UK at the end of March 2020. British Gypsum reported in late May 2020 that its wallboard capacity was at ‘approximately’ 80% of pre-coronavirus pandemic levels following the scaling up of its ‘Covid-19 safe’ operations and distribution plan. Etex’s Siniat said it was ending product allocation controls in early July 2020.

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Etex boosts net profit by 26% year-on-year in 2019

08 April 2020

Belgium: Etex’s net profit was Euro176m in 2019, a rise of 26% year-on-year from Euro140m in 2019. Sales crept up by 1.5% to Euro2.94bn from Euro2.90bn. Etex chief executive officer (CEO) Paul Van Oyen called 2019 an ‘outstanding year’ in which Etex ‘significantly increased its plasterboard volumes, driven by a strong market in several countries’ and reduced its debt by 43% to Euro331m, its lowest level since 2011. This was thanks to the sale of its UK and Portuguese tile roofing businesses.

Van Oyen’s announcement was overshadowed by the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. “Today, my thoughts mainly go to all of our colleagues and their families worldwide, especially the ones who have been infected with the coronavirus,” he said. “Etex will not change its identity as a result of this crisis: our priority is and will always be the health and safety of our colleagues and stakeholders worldwide. We are determined keeping our business running, and to continue to Inspire ways of living.” Van Oyen also paid his respects to those within the company who have died of coronavirus.

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Etex joint venture to buy majority stake in Tecverde

17 December 2019

Brazil: E2E, a Chile-based joint venture founded by Etex and Arauco, a diversified global company active in the forestry industry, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Tecverde Engenharia, a Brazilian building company specialised in wood-frame construction systems. The completion of the deal is subject to the approval of the Brazilian Competition Authority (CADE) and other customary conditions. No value for the transaction has been disclosed.

Tecverde uses a wood-frame construction systems that allows for nearly a full building to be fabricated in a climate-controlled factory and completed with the installation of wall panels during final assembly at the construction site. E2E combines Etex’s experience in plasterboard and fibre cement technology with Arauco’s knowledge of sustainable forest product solutions. The joint venture develops and manufactures complete construction solutions composed of panels, wooden interior structures and external boards.

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Etex plans Euro162m UK gypsum plasterboard plant

05 November 2019

UK: Belgian-based Etex has announced plans for a new gypsum wallboard plant in Portbury, near the Port of Bristol, to be commissioned in 2022. Its construction will cost Euro162m. Etex CEO Paul Van Oyen said the development ‘will strengthen our position in the UK – Europe’s largest plasterboard market – where there is a chronic housing shortage.’ Etex already serves the UK construction industry from its two gypsum plasterboard plants in Bristol and Ferrybridge.

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Etex reports rising first-half profits

03 September 2019

Belgium: Etex has recorded a first-half net recurring profit of Euro100m, up by 6.3% year-on-year from Euro94.1m in the same period of 2018. Paul Van Oyen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Etex, noted the role of ‘strong market demand, mostly driven by the Building Performance division’ in driving the company’s growth. Only its Etex Exteriors division, launched on 1 January 2019, has not shown net profitability. Etex’s financial debt has decreased by Euro181m to Euro538m from Euro719m on 30 June 2018.

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Gypsum wallboard sales grow revenue for Etex in 2018

05 April 2019

Belgium: Etex’s Building Performance division’s sales rose by 6.9% year-on-year to Euro1.65bn in 2018. It attributed this growth to the good performance of gypsum wallboard sales in most territories and especially in France, the UK and Central & Eastern Europe. However, challenging market conditions and competition were reported in Germany. Overall, the group’s revenue rose by 4.1% to Euro2.9bn from Euro2.78bn. Its earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBTIDA) fell by 9.5% to Euro391m from Euro432m. Issues with negative exchange rate effects and hyperinflation in Argentina were reported.

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Fives supplies classifier for Etex gypsum grinding plant in Romania

22 March 2019

Romania: France’s Fives has supplied a new FCB TSV1600 MF for Etex’s calcined gypsum grinding plant in Aghires. The project is part of an upgrade to the unit to close the existing open circuit. Commissioning took place in late January 2019.

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Eternit to upgrade gypsum wallboard plants in Peru

08 March 2019

Peru: Eternit plans to upgrade its gypsum wallboard plants at Cercado in Lima and Huachipa. Wallboard consumption is 0.4m2/yr per capita in Peru compared to 2.7m2/yr per capita in Chile, according to the Gestión newspaper. The subsidiary of Belgium’s Etex plans to increase its revenue from wallboard to 50% from 40% at present.

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Pladur Gypsum officially opens Gelsa wallboard plant

28 February 2019

Spain: Pladur Gypsum has officially opened its 12Mm2/yr Gelsa wallboard plant. The unit had an investment of Euro60m and it has created 75 jobs, according to the Periódico de Aragón newspaper. Start-up at the plant began in September 2018 and full production started in January 2019. The unit currently has a three-shift work pattern and this is expected to change to four shifts by the end of 2019.

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Etex board division grows sales by 5.35% to Euro1.53bn in 2017

03 April 2018

Belgium: Etex’s Building Performance division’s sales revenue rose by 5.35% year-on-year to Euro1.53bn in 2017 from Euro1.45bn in 2016. Strong performance in the UK, France and Germany contributed to this result in Europe. In Latin America growing markets were noted in Argentina, Brazil and Peru. The group acquired full control of Spanish gypsum wallboard manufacturer Pladur in 2017.

Overall, the group reported that its revenue rose by 4.5% on a like-for-like basis to Euro2.79bn across all business lines. Its earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation rose by 7% to Euro432m from Euro404m.

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