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The Group ranks N°3 worldwide in gypsum. The Gypsum Business primarily produces plasterboard for construction, renovation and interior decoration. In 2007, it generated nearly 9% of the Group's sales.

Key figures

In 2007, the Gypsum Business:

  • had 77 production sites in 28 countries,
  • employed 8,000 people,
  • an annual production capacity of approximately 1,180 million m²
  • generated consolidated sales of 1.6 billion euros.
Details on the Gypsum Business (on 12/31/2007) (P.D.F - 108 Kb)
Gypsum

Gypsum

Gypsum is a construction material made by firing the gypsum mineral in a kiln and then grinding it. It can be used as a paste or as pre-fabricated boards. Mixed with water, it forms a gel that sets within a few minutes and then hardens. It is widely used for interiors: coatings, dry partitions, ceilings and wall linings in the form of tiles or plasterboard. It has several important properties: accoustic and thermal insulation, fire resistance, etc.

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Geographical breakdown of Gypsum sales at 31/12/2007

Geographical breakdown of Gypsum sales at 31/12/2007

Geographical distribution of Gypsum employees on 31/12/2007

Geographical distribution of Gypsum employees on 31/12/2007

The Gypsum Business is located in 28 countries

The Gypsum Business is located in 28 countries
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Last update on 06/05/2008

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Industrial ecology

How to create value from waste

Large amounts of natural resources, particularly minerals and fossil fuels, are used to manufacture cement. For many years the Group has been working to reduce the environmental impact of its activities by finding ways to obtain value from waste products.

Cement and industrial ecology