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How many Canadian drywall / gypsum manufacturers are there? Where are the biggest plants located?
Hi! Thanks for your question on Canadian drywall/gypsum manufacturers. The most useful sources I found to answer your question were data provided by the Mining Association of British Columbia and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada. In short, CertainTeed is the largest Canadian manufacturer, and has 7 manufacturing facilities across the country. In 2015, there were 70 gypsum product manufacturers in Canada, with 31 located in Ontario. Below, you will find a deep dive of my findings.
OVERVIEW
In 2015, the Government of Canada's Innovation, Science, and Economic Development department reported 70 gypsum product manufacturers in the country. Of these, 31 were located in Ontario, followed by 17 in Quebec, 10 in British Columbia, 8 in Alberta, 2 in New Brunswick, and 1 each in Manitoba and Nova Scotia.
In September, 2016, the Canadian Border Services Agency imposed drywall tariffs on products being imported from the U.S., resulting in a price increase ranging from 105% to 276%. In October, 2016, MIG Insurance reported only 3 drywall manufacturers in Canada, located in Vancouver, Calgary, and the prairies.
CERTAINTEED
CertainTeed Gypsum Canada is the world's largest manufacturer of gypsum products, and has operations based in Canada. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Delta, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Ville Ste-Catherine, Quebec; McAdam, New Brunswick; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Mississauga, Ontario; and Oakville, Ontario. Additionally, there are mining operations in Invermere, British Columbia and Amaranth, Manitoba.
CertainTeed operates under the parent company of Saint-Gobain. CertainTeed and its affiliates operate more than 60 manufacturing facilities across North America, employing over 5,700 workers. The company brought in revenue of $3.3 billion in 2015, making it one of the largest manufacturers of construction products in the world.
ENVIROWALL
Envirowall Partition Systems, located in Toronto, is home to a 50,000 square foot manufacturing facility. Over 100,000 square feet of quality controlled vinyl-covered gypsum panels are produced during each 8-hour shift. Envirowall sells their products throughout all major markets in Canada.
PLASTERFORM
Plasterform is a leading manufacturer of architectural castings made from gypsum products. Based in Ontario, the company offers two materials for interior applications, Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum (GRG) and Castone, which is a molded stone composite made of alpha gypsum cement and other variables. GRG is versatile and can be used in many applications, including columns, domes, vaults, and many more. Castone is also versatile, and recreates the look of natural stone. Both materials are durable, lightweight, and simplify the installation process.
CGC
CGC, Inc., an arm of U.S. based USG, is a leading gypsum wallboard manufacturer with 3 mines, 5 plants, and numerous distribution and customer service centers across Canada. The company supplies innovative wall and ceiling products to residential, commercial, and institutional markets, and also supplies materials, such as gypsum fillers and agricultural gypsum, for industrial purposes. CGC's corporate office is located in Mississauga, Ontario. The company has mines and quarries, as well as manufacturing facilities in Calgary, Alberta; Hagersville, Ontario; Little Narrows, Nova Scotia; Montreal, Quebec; Oakville, Ontario; Surrey, British Columbia; and Windsor, Nova Scotia.
CONCLUSION
To wrap it up, in 2015, the Innovation, Science, and Economic Development agency in Canada reported 70 gypsum product manufacturers in the country, with 31 located in Ontario. Major manufacturers include CertainTeed, Envirowall, Plasterform, and CGC, Inc. Thank you for using Wonder! Please let us know if we can assist with anything else!