Grenzebach Sets New Standards in Gypsum Wallboard Production in North America
- High Speed Gypsum Wallboard Line in North America
- 25% Increase in Production Capacity, and Nearly 20% Reduction in Operating Costs
- Largest Order in the Company’s History for the Building Materials Sector
Newnan, Georgia/USA. Grenzebach Group, a global leader in process and plant technology, has received its largest order in the company’s history for the building materials sector. This project will not only revolutionize gypsum wallboard production in North America but also strengthen the collaboration among Grenzebach Group’s global locations.
Project Overview
American Gypsum Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has been a major player in the manufacturing of high-quality gypsum wallboards for over 50 years, distributing its products throughout the U.S. market. To meet the rising demand in the South and Sunbelt regions, the existing wallboard plant in Duke, Oklahoma, will undergo significant modernization and expansion. The goal is to increase production capacity by over 25 % while simultaneously reducing operating costs by nearly 20 %.
State-of-the-Art Technology for Maximum Efficiency
By Q3 2027, Grenzebach will deliver a customized complete plant for gypsum wallboard production. This cutting-edge facility will include rock drying, and two calcination plants.
International Collaboration as a Key to Success
“This major project will be implemented across the Grenzebach Group, with our locations in North America, Germany, India, and Romania working closely together,” explains John Corsi, Chief Executive Officer Grenzebach North America. “A key factor in securing this project was the strong sales cooperation between our Grenzebach Corporation and Millennium Control Systems teams in the US and our center of competence for Building Materials at Grenzebach BSH in Germany. This international collaboration underscores our expertise and capability as a strong, global operating partner in the building materials industry.”
Strengthening Competitive Position
With this significant investment, American Gypsum will greatly enhance its ability to serve customers in high-growth markets, while simultaneously strengthening its position as a cost-effective producer in the gypsum board industry.
