Knauf Group strengthens presence in North America with new plant

Knauf Group strengthens its presence in North America with new wallboard plant in Alberta

Iphofen/Canada. USG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of building materials and part of Knauf Group, today announced that its Canadian division, CGC Inc., has officially opened a new wallboard manufacturing plant in Wheatland County, Alberta. The €130 million facility adds important wallboard capacity in Western Canada and strengthens USG’s broader North American manufacturing network.

The new plant will manufacture Sheetrock® brand wallboard, an essential building material used in housing, commercial construction and infrastructure projects across North America. The facility is one of the most technologically advanced and sustainable plants in the global USG network and is designed to strengthen supply reliability in Western Canada.

“As one of the most significant wallboard manufacturing investments in our company’s history, Wheatland represents a major milestone for our business and a significant commitment to the future of manufacturing and construction in North America,” said Chris Macey, President and CEO of USG Corporation. “The new facility strengthens our manufacturing network, adds critical capacity in Western markets and improves our ability to deliver the quality, reliability and performance our customers expect.”

“Wheatland reflects Knauf Group’s long-term commitment to modern manufacturing, operational excellence and sustainable growth in North America,” said Dr. Uwe Knotzer, General Partner, Knauf Group and chairman of USG. “This facility is an important addition to our global manufacturing network and a strong example of how we invest for the long term in the markets, customers and communities we serve. Wheatland strengthens our ability to support growth in Western Canada with advanced, efficient and responsible manufacturing.”

Knauf Group
The Knauf Group is an international building materials manufacturer based in Iphofen, Germany. Founded in 1932, the family-owned company today is the world's leading producer of gypsum-based construction materials and systems, energy-efficient insulation, and system solutions for ceilings. It operates more than 300 production sites and sales organisations in over 90 countries on all continents. In 2025, its approximately 43,500 employees generated sales of EUR 15.3 billion.

Photo: The new wallboard plant in Wheatland/Canada.

Credit: USG