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USG News
Story Archive
Story Archive
Nov. 8, 2023
USG Sweetwater Celebrates 100 Years as Community Mainstay and Harbinger of Engagement and Innovation
USG’s Sweetwater plant is known as ‘the place where innovation is borne.’ Deep in the heart of West Texas, the plant has a long history as a testing ground and launching pad for automation that helps drive the manufacturing industry forward.
July 5, 2023
A Centennial Celebration: USG's Cloquet Plant Honors 100 Years of Operations
Plant Manager Jenna Leger knew there was an exciting opportunity to celebrate the 300+ hardworking employees at the Cloquet plant and strengthen ties to the community, as the plant achieved a milestone of 100 years in manufacturing.
May 11, 2023
Canvas and USG Partnership Aims to Transform Drywall Industry
Canvas, the construction robotics company empowering people to build in bold new ways, today, announced its strategic partnership with USG Corp., the inventor of drywall and many industry-changing construction materials, including Sheetrock® brand All Purpose, Plus 3®, and other surface finishing products.
May 2, 2023
CGC announces $104 million investment to re-launch state-of-the-art gypsum quarry in Nova Scotia
CGC Inc., the Canadian division of USG Corporation, today announced plans to revitalize and relaunch a state-of-the-art gypsum quarry in Little Narrows, Nova Scotia. This CAD 104 million investment will reinforce CGC’s supply of raw gypsum material—the largest in the world— to meet the growing demand of customers with easy, reliable access to world-leading wallboard products.
February 22, 2023
USG advances its commitment to a sustainable future with the approval of its Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets
USG Corporation (“USG”), an industry-leading manufacturer of building materials and innovative solutions, announces that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its 2030 emission reduction targets.
July 28, 2021
CGC Announces $210 Million Investment to Build State-of-the-Art Wallboard Manufacturing Plant in Alberta
Partnership with Wheatland County, Invest Alberta Corporation and the government of alberta to create 300+ local jobs and expand CGC presence in Western Canada.
July 28, 2021
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are pleased to share our 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Report, titled Building a Culture of Belonging.
Since establishing diversity as a core value more than 20 years ago, we have made significant progress in creating a culture with more diverse backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and ideas.
April 15, 2021
New Denver Plant Brings Faster Service to Colorado Market
We are excited to announce a new USG plant in Denver, Colorado, which will manufacture joint compounds and other interior finishing products for our customers in the western U.S. The plant, which will also serve as a distribution center, will further enhance our customer service with shorter lead times for our customers in Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana.
November 10, 2020
Unrivaled: Celebrating A Century of Joint Treatment
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership during this unprecedented time. We continue working hard to be your preferred building materials supplier and meet our commitments to you.
June 15, 2020
Living Our Safety Commitment
If you spend even a few minutes in a USG plant or office, the word you’re most likely to hear is ‘safety’. Safety has been our first and most important core value since we were founded more than 118 years ago, a legacy that I’m honored to help carry on today.
May 13, 2020
A Statement From Chris Griffin, USG President and CEO
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership during this unprecedented time. We continue working hard to be your preferred building materials supplier and meet our commitments to you.
Nov. 20, 2019
USG Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels Firecode® X Named One of the Top 10 Green Building Products
USG Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels Firecode® X (UL Type ULIX™) were named by BuildingGreen as one of the Top 10 Green Building Products for 2020.
Nov. 11, 2019
USG Corporation Recognized As Top Workplace In California And Michigan
We are proud to announce that USG has again been named a Top Workplace! The Detroit Free Press named our Michigan plants – Alabaster, Detroit and Otsego – a Top Workplace for the sixth straight year, and the San Diego Union-Tribune named our Plaster City plant a Top Workplace for the third year in a row.
Nov. 5, 2019
USG Mexico Celebrates 50th Anniversary
USG is celebrating the 50th anniversary of our operations in Mexico, which began November 5, 1969 in Puebla. We were the first company to introduce modern drywall to the region, where the predominant building method used brick or concrete block and plaster.
Oct. 23, 2019
Jacksonville Plant Welcomes Regional Manufacturing Association and U.S. Senator
The Jacksonville plant has been an important part of the Florida economy since 1939, and is a leader in safe, high-quality manufacturing. Recently, the First Coast Manufacturers Association (FCMA) and U.S. Senator Rick Scott chose our plant for a visit to promote the manufacturing industry in Florida.
Sept. 19, 2019
See Sustainability from Part to Whole: Introducing the Ecomedes Sustainability Tool
As a leading supplier of sustainable products, we are committed to building a greener world. Now, we are excited to expand that commitment with the new USG Sustainability Tool.
Aug. 7, 2019
Women in Manufacturing Give Back
We want to be a great place to work, where the industry’s most talented people can build a career. With eight Employee Resource Groups and five employee led networking groups, our employees can find development, mentoring, and engagement for their unique interests.
June 10, 2019
What Safety Means to Me: Our Most Important Value in the Eyes of Chris Griffin
I’m proud to lead a company that puts the safety of its employees first each and every day. Every member of the USG team is accountable for their own safety, and the safety of their co-workers. Our commitment to safety began more than 117 years ago, and we were a charter member of the National Safety Council in 1913.