USG Corporation has strengthened the supply of construction materials in Western Canada with the opening of a new CAD$210 million wallboard facility in Wheatland County, Alberta. Operated by its Canadian division, CGC Inc., the site will produce Sheetrock® brand wallboard used in residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across North America. The investment expands wallboard availability in a region experiencing ongoing construction activity while reinforcing USG’s North American supply network.
Located on a 214-acre site, the facility is expected to improve access to wallboard for contractors, developers and construction firms throughout Western Canada. Designed as one of the most technologically advanced and sustainable operations in USG’s global network, the plant is intended to enhance supply reliability for building projects while supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy. The Alberta Wallboard Plant also reflects a broader effort to strengthen the availability of essential building materials for housing and infrastructure development.
“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. Steve Youngblut, President of CGC Inc., said: “We are proud to officially open our doors in Wheatland County and deepen our long-term commitment to Western Canada.” He added that the facility will help ensure builders have access to the materials required for homes and infrastructure projects while supporting long-term employment and economic growth in the region. Dr. Uwe Knotzer, General Partner, Knauf Group and chairman of USG, said the facility demonstrates the group’s commitment to advanced manufacturing and sustainable growth in North America.
The opening follows the project’s groundbreaking in 2024 and forms part of USG’s wider investment strategy aimed at supporting construction markets across Canada and the United States. Together with the revitalization of the Little Narrows gypsum quarry in Nova Scotia, USG, through CGC, is investing nearly CAD$325 million to strengthen material supply, expand production capacity and improve service across its network. The Alberta Wallboard Plant is expected to support future housing, commercial and infrastructure development in Western Canada, while the Little Narrows project will increase gypsum supply along the Eastern Seaboard.