Gypsum industry news

Brazil: Trevo Drywall has signed an agreement with utilities provider GNLink to use liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fuel the gypsum calcining system and dryer at its Cariri gypsum wallboard plant. The plant will consume an expected 6.84Mm³/yr of LNG, reducing its CO₂ emissions by 2140t/yr compared with its previous fuelling arrangements.

Trevo Drywall CEO Wilson Soares said "It's a strategic decision that reflects our brand values and our commitment to a cleaner, more efficient industry."

Chile: Eco Buildings Group has won a public sector contract to deliver 20,000 modular homes using its glass fibre-reinforced gypsum (GFRG) modular systems technology. The contract will span seven years. Eco Buildings Group says that it marks the start of its full-scale commercial roll-out in Latin America.

The Chilean government has made a down payment of US$14.8m for a first tranche of 1210 homes, which are already designated for occupation by families.

Norway/Sweden: NOAH has launched a circular gypsum production partnership with Sweden-based climate control equipment producer Munters Group and utilities provider Stockholm Exergi. NOAH will produce 6500t/yr of gypsum at its Langøya test centre in Norway using 4.3t/day of salt residues from Munters Group's Tobo plant in Sweden, and fly ash and tin acid supplied by Stockholm Exergi. A planned 30,000t/yr gypsum wallboard? plant will follow. NOAH has signed a letter of intent with gypsum wallboard producer Norgips for the supply of its gypsum for use in wallboard production.

CEO at Norgips Christian Stålem said “We are creating a circular value chain where industrial residues become gypsum.”

US: Lowe's Companies Inc. has announced that it has acquired Foundation Building Materials (FBM), a wholesale distributor of building materials and construction products. The deal, which went through on 9 October 2025, came about two months after Lowe’s announced it had agreed to purchase FBM for US$8.8bn in August 2025.

Lowe's said in a press release that the completed deal is expected to enhance the company's offerings to professional builders by providing a wider variety of products, faster fulfilment times, improved digital tools and a robust trade credit platform.

FBM currently has 370 locations across the US and Canada and serves about 40,000 customers. It primarily sells to construction professionals and not the general public, meaning this acquisition won't significantly affect regular Lowe's customers. FBM supplies building materials, including wallboard, plaster, stucco and more.

US: Gypsum Management & Supply Inc. (GMS), has acquired the assets of Brown Machinery, a commercial and residential supplier of stucco, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), concrete blocks, masonry and related products. Brown Machinery has four locations that serve Oklahoma and North Texas.

The newly-acquired company is expected to continue operating under its existing branding and will further support GMS’s presence throughout Oklahoma and surrounding markets. General Manager Justin Owens will continue to lead the business going forward, ensuring continuity and consistency for its customers, suppliers and employees.

John C Turner, Jr, President and CEO of GMS, said “We are pleased to welcome Brown Machinery and its team of respected and knowledgeable professionals to GMS. Reflecting the continued execution of our growth strategy, bringing the Brown Machinery team into the GMS family of brands will further expand distribution coverage of our Complementary Products throughout Oklahoma and surrounding markets while providing an even higher level of service to our customers.”