Current Issues in the Gypsum Industry
The gypsum industry is predominantly a cyclical commodity business which is subject to many market forces but in particular is related to housing demand. Many strategic corporate decisions are based on the current position of the industry within each cycle and can drastically affect their behavior in the marketplace.
Product quality and related liability issues have historically affected some companies in the gypsum industry and continue to threaten success going forward.
Energy consumption is a topic of interest for all manufacturing operations worldwide and likely represents the biggest technical challenge of the industry into the future.
All of these issues and more are tracked on an ongoing basis by Innogyps’ experts in order to provide our customers with the most up-to-date information.
Global Gypsum Board Plant Map Tool
For FGD producing Power Plant Operators and Gypsum Board Manufacturers
The logistics associated with movement of gypsum rock, byproduct gypsum and the final gypsum board product is of major importance to the gypsum industry, impacting on delivered cost and on overall service levels. As power plants install desulfurization units, there are new options for byproduct gypsum supply for both gypsum board and cement. As the utilization of FGD gypsum grows, it will become more important to optimize logistics issues.
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When Will Gypsum Profits Return in North America?
Global Gypsum, Rio de Janeiro, 2009
The business world has become a very difficult place over the past two years with the construction sector having been hit harder than most.
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Reducing Water Demand - Saving Money and the Environment
YES, it works!
The NuGyp Corp. (
www.nugyp.com) has proven that a lower water demand does work in a full scale operating board plant.
Read the article as it appears in the June 2010 magazine of 'World of Cement'.
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