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 CGC Breaks Ground on Construction of New Alberta Manufacturing Plant

June 27, 2024

CGC Expands Groupe Beauchesne Partnership to Include Ceilings

As the latest step in a long-standing and productive partnership, Groupe Beauchesne will begin offering new CGC product lines and brands.

 CGC Breaks Ground on Construction of New Alberta Manufacturing Plant

May 23, 2024

CGC Breaks Ground on Construction of New Alberta Manufacturing Plant

State-of-the-art facility in Wheatland County, Alta., to create hundreds of new jobs and provide Western Canadian builders with ready-access to CGC’s industry-leading Sheetrock® brand wallboard.

USG advances its commitment to a sustainable future with the approval of its Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets

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.

USG advances its commitment to a sustainable future with the approval of its Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) targets

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

July 28, 2022

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

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. 

Unrivaled: Celebrating A Century of Joint Treatment

July 28, 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.

Unrivaled: Celebrating A Century of Joint Treatment

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.

A Statement From Chris Griffin, USG President and CEO

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.

A Statement From Chris Griffin, USG President and CEO

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.

USG Corporation Recognized As Top Workplace In California And Michigan

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.

USG Corporation Recognized As Top Workplace In California And Michigan

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.

Jacksonville Plant Welcomes Regional Manufacturing Association and U.S. Senator

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.

Jacksonville Plant Welcomes Regional Manufacturing Association and U.S. Senator

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.

Women in Manufacturing Give Back

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.

Women in Manufacturing Give Back

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.