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.

Oman: Saint-Gobain Middle East has signed a framework agreement to develop gypsum mines in Oman, Muscat Daily News has reported. In partnership with mining company Al Fajar Al Alamia, Saint-Gobain will invest in an existing local gypsum company, with backing from the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In the initial phase of their collaboration, the partners will aim to export natural gypsum for use as a raw material in Saint-Gobain's regional gypsum products plants. Subsequently, they intend to explore the construction of new gypsum product plants locally. Besides cooperation on quarry management and production, the agreement also covers the exchange of technical expertise.

Saint-Gobain Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa vice-president and Middle East chair Thierry Bernard said "This marks an important step towards direct collaboration with one of Oman's leading mining companies and reinforces our confidence in the sultanate's competitive investment environment and the opportunities it offers."

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%.

India: Italy-based Bedeschi and Chanderpur Group have signed a partnership agreement for the supply of bulk material handling equipment. The partners will offer apron and surface feeders, belt and pipe conveyor systems, crushers and sizers, ship loaders and unloaders, stacker reclaimers and wagon tipplers for use in various sectors, including the gypsum industry.

In a post to LinkedIn, Chanderpur Group acknowledged the combined advanced technology expertise, local manufacturing capacity and lifecycle support capabilities of the partners.