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Hans India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Unveils India's First and Only EPD On Low Carbon Plaster
Reinforcing its leadership in sustainable building solutions, Gyproc India has proudly unveiled India's first EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) on its Low Carbon Plaster, launched in April 2024, marking a defining moment in the evolution of responsible construction. This distinction establishes Gyproc as the only Indian manufacturer to offer EPD verified gypsum plasters that are both environmentally responsible and engineered to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The announcement was made at a special unveiling event, where Gyproc introduced its new packaging featuring both the EPD Verified and Low Carbon identifiers. The event was attended by leading builders and developers from across India, marking a collective industry endorsement of this pioneering step forward. The unveiling was followed by an immersive plant tour of the Gyproc Plasters and Weber facilities, offering guests first-hand experience of the manufacturing process capabilities offering quality products and sustainable technologies at work. Commenting on the launch, Sudeep Kolte, Managing Director, Saint-Gobain Gyproc India, said: 'At Gyproc India, sustainability is not a feature—it's fundamental to how we innovate, manufacture, and lead. With India's first Low Carbon and EPD Verified Plasters, we are not only reshaping product performance but reimagining our responsibility to the environment. This is a bold stride in helping the construction ecosystem build responsibly—and build better—for generations to come.'Echoing this sentiment, Tridiv Ojha, Vice President, Gyproc Plasters, added, 'This milestone creates a platform for us to engage with our partners in sustainable progress. The presence of our stakeholders at the unveiling is a strong affirmation of our shared vision—to accelerate India's transition to greener construction. The trust and curiosity from our stakeholders during the Plant visit further validated the strength of our product offerings and processes expertise to offer quality products.' The EPD verified low carbon gypsum offer covers a specially formulated range, Elite 100, Elite MR, and Xpert+ designed to meet the growing need for sustainable, high-performance building materials. Developed at Gyproc's world-class manufacturing facility in Chennai, the low carbon plasters exemplify the integration of innovation, efficiency, and environmental consciousness, while maintaining the ease of application and quality that professionals expect from the brand. At the heart of this achievement is the Chennai facility, which has become the first in Saint-Gobain's global network to produce low-carbon plaster solutions. Powered by renewable energy and resource-efficient processes, the plant reflects Gyproc India's commitment to setting new benchmarks for low-impact manufacturing. This launch strongly resonates with Saint-Gobain's global purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home' and reinforces the Group's long-term commitment to sustainable construction through innovation, transparency, and collaboration. For more information on Gyproc India's Low Carbon Plasters and sustainability efforts, visit [
CairoScene
14-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Saint-Gobain Grand Prix Goes to Saudi's Shebara Island Resort
The innovative prefab design and sustainability of Shebara South Island Resort in Saudi Arabia won the Saint-Gobain Grand Prix. May 14, 2025 Floating in a remote corner of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea, the Shebara South Island Resort is a feat of architectural poetry. This year, it earned the Grand Prix at the 14th Saint-Gobain Trophy, an award that has been honouring contractors' inventive uses of Saint-Gobain's drywall solution since 1998. Designed by Killa Design and realised by UAE-based Takla Interior Solution LLC, the resort unfolds as a constellation of sculptural pods, appearing to hover effortlessly above Shaybara Island's untouched coral reefs. This 73-key hyper-luxury retreat lies secluded in the Al Wajh Lagoon, a 45-minute boat ride from the mainland—a logistical challenge that set the tone for every phase of the project. The setting demanded architectural ingenuity. With curving ceilings, dramatic cantilevered terraces, and a form shaped by sensitivity to site and climate, the resort had to withstand high wind pressure, shifting tides, and harsh sea conditions—all while preserving the island's fragile ecosystem. Each gesture in the design had to reconcile beauty with resilience. Prefabricated offsite to reduce impact and achieve near-zero material waste, the villas float lightly on the land, their lightweight Gyproc systems ensuring sustainability without compromise. In Shebara, innovation meets fragility, crafting a luxury destination with a lesson in both architectural ambition and care. Photography Credit: Saint Gobain
RTÉ News
24-04-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Approval granted for open cast mine in Co Monaghan
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning approval to Gyproc, Ireland's only domestic manufacturer of plaster and plasterboard products, for a quarry in Co Monaghan. The company has welcomed the decision to grant permission in respect of its plans for a new open-cast gypsum quarry at Magheracloone near the county border with Cavan. Gyproc has said it marks "an important milestone in securing the long-term supply of gypsum, a critical raw material for Ireland's construction sector, while supporting the continuity of local operations and employment" in the area. Protests were previously staged by local residents to raise concerns about the plans by Gyproc to expand its operations in Magheracloone after the area was affected by a sinkhole in 2018. The development will include the creation of a new open cast quarry, construction of a tunnel beneath the R179 main road connecting Kingscourt in Co Cavan and Carrickmacross in Co Monaghan and the refurbishment of the company's existing processing plant. The works will also include improvements to the quarry's entrance and surrounding infrastructure. Construction on the new project will begin with the tunnel works, followed by landscaping and site development. Gyproc has said mining activity is expected to begin around one year after the start of construction and the tendering of this work and detailed scheduling will begin now. The approval by An Bord Pleanála follows a three-year planning process, which the company has said has been "shaped by ongoing engagement with local residents, community organisations, and elected representatives." Gyproc has been involved in some of the biggest commercial building projects on the island of Ireland, including The National Convention Centre, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Terminal Two at Dublin Airport and Titanic Belfast. The company, which has operated in the area between Kingscourt and Carrickmacross for nearly 90 years, is part of the global Saint-Gobain group of building materials firms. Managing Director of Saint-Gobain Kieran Holohan has said the company's investment in the new open cast quarry reflects its long-term commitment to Ireland. He said: "We welcome this planning approval as an important step forward for our operations in Monaghan and the wider Irish construction sector. It reflects the outcome of an extensive planning process and continued engagement with the local community. "This development represents the continuation of existing mining activity in the area, carried out under strict environmental and regulatory oversight. "All elements of the development have been carefully assessed to ensure compliance with statutory standards relating to water, air, vibration, and noise. These will be closely monitored by Gyproc and subject to ongoing oversight by the relevant authorities. "We're grateful for the feedback we've received to date and look forward to maintaining this rapport as the development progresses," Mr Holohan added.
