US: Saint-Gobain has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a glass fibre plant in Lexington, North Carolina. The plant supplies glass fibre for use in the production of glass mat, a component of Saint-Gobain's GlasRoc X moisture-resistant reinforced gypsum wallboard, among other construction products. The parties expect the deal to close on 31 July 2026.
The Lexington glass fibre plant has served as a long-term supplier for Saint-Gobain’s local operations. Saint-Gobain previously inaugurated a glass mat plant at its nearby Oxford roofing complex in 2022.
India: Knauf India has launched Drystar, a fibre-reinforced gypsum wallboard, designed for use in construction in humid settings, Projects Today News has reported. The board has a moisture-resistant glass-fleece surface, reducing water absorption to 3%.
