CGC Launches the Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight PRO Panel, its Latest Revolutionary Drywall Product

February 1, 2025

The expansion of CGC’s UltraLight Portfolio is a leap forward in sustainability and innovation in gypsum drywall inbuilding materials manufacturing.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OAKVILLE, ON—Feb. 1, 2025—CGC is proud to announce the launch* of its latest breakthrough product, the 1/2 in. Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight PRO Panels. This revolutionary gypsum panel sets a new standard in the industry, offering significant advancements in durability, weight and environmental impact.

The new UltraLight PRO Panels are CGC’s lightest 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) gypsum panels to date, with a weight reduction of up to 8.9 per cent. Utilizing CGC's proprietary technology, these panels provide enhanced durability with strengthened edges, significantly minimizing fastener blowouts, edge damage and corner damage. This innovation ensures a longer-lasting, more reliable product for both new constructions and repair or remodel projects, while making handling and installation more efficient and less labour-intensive.

The new UltraLight PRO Panels also contribute to a remarkable decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. The combination of a lighter product and the use of renewable electricity in its manufacturing, will shrink greenhouse gas emissions by up to 37 per cent (or up to 77 kg CO2e/MSF), compared with the current industry average for a 1/2 in. gypsum board panel. At the same time, improved durability leads to less damage during transportation and installation, leading to less wallboard ending up in the landfill.

As a leader in the sector for the past century and having invented modern drywall and Type X fire-rated products, CGC understands the needs of Canada’s construction industry and continues to lead in innovation.

“There was a need for lighter and more durable drywall in our sector and CGC is excited to address those needs with the launch of our 1/2 in. Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight PRO Panels,” said Steve Youngblut, President of CGC Inc. “Innovating lighter, more efficient wallboard isn’t just about improving construction processes—it’s about addressing real challenges like Canada’s housing crisis. By making materials easier to transport, install and use, we’re helping builders create more affordable, accessible housing for Canadians.”

The UltraLight PRO Panels have been specially designed for optimal use by its individuals of all skill levels, including professional contractors and DIYers, offering a more manageable experience given its lighter weight and enhanced durability.

In line with CGC's long-standing commitment to sustainability, CGC's introduction of the 1/2 in. Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight PRO Panels underscores its leadership in building innovative solutions and dedication to advancing the construction industry.

*The product will be launched across select GTA and Southern Ontario stores on February 1, 2025. For more information, please visit the UltraLight PRO page. 

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Yulia Retunskaya
Senior Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communications

CGC Inc.

E: yretunskaya@cgcinc.com

M: (647) 338-2671

ABOUT CGC Inc.

CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing materials and suspended acoustical ceilings in Canada. It has mining, manufacturing, and logistical operations all across Canada, and is in the process of constructing its newest plant in Wheatland County, Alberta. Visit the CGC Inc. website to learn more.


ABOUT USG Corporation
USG Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions, is the parent company of CGC. Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. For additional visit www.usg.com.