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About USG Boral

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN YEARS OF INSPIRATION

Our mission is to deliver innovation that helps you work smarter, do more and build better. Architects and construction companies need safer, faster, less costly ways to build. Building owners need better running buildings with lower operating costs. And the need for sustainable construction to address global environmental challenges is growing fast. That’s why, throughout USG Boral’s combined history, we have continually developed innovative wall and ceiling products and systems for our customers.

1902
USG FORMED
30 independent companies merged to consolidate resources and form United States Gypsum (USG) Company.
1903
USG’S FIRST PRODUCT
Pyrobar, a gypsum-based, fireproof tile was developed
1916
SHEETROCK® IS DEVELOPED
Invented through the evolution of Sackett Board.
1946
BORAL FORMED
Founded by David Craig on 4 March as a manufacturer and importer of crude oil, Boral was also part owned by Caltex.
1978
AGI ACQUISITION
Boral acquires Australian Gypsum Industries in a $55 million takeover which, at the time, was the largest in Australian business history.
1980
DONN® ACQUISITION
With DONN® Incorporated’s ceiling suspension systems onboard, USG Interiors became the only company to offer complete pre-designed, fully integrated ceiling systems.
1985
DUROCK® IS DEVELOPED
The solution for exterior envelope, areas with high humidity levels or in direct contact with water.
1990
FIBEROCK® IS DEVELOPED
A new gypsum/cellulose product family called FIBEROCK® Brand Panels, high performance panels that resist moisture, mold and fire as well as dents and penetration.
2000
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS WERE CREATED
Sheetrock® Mould Tough®, Levelrock®, Next Generation Gypsum Panels, Geometrix™ Metal Ceiling Panels, Sheetrock® All Purpose Joint Compound, Securock® Roof Board, Securock® Glass-Mat Sheathing, Securcok® Glass-Mat Liner Panels
2010
SECUROCK® GLASS-MAT IS DEVELOPED
Quality, high-performance sheathing for warranted protection from the elements.
2014
EASYSKIM AND EASYSET ARE DEVELOPED
A range of compounds created to help solve existing customer and product gap.
2014
USG BORAL FORMED
Boral’s Gypsum Division came together with USG in a 50/50 joint venture. With over 3,500 employees, USG Boral is now a leading manufacturer and supplier of plasterboard-based wall, ceiling lining systems, and accessories in Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East.
2018
ENSEMBLE™
Ensemble™ acoustical plasterboard ceiling system offering the seamless look of plasterboard with the acoustical properties of a traditional tile-and-grid ceiling.

USG Boral. Innovation inspired by you TM


INNOVATION INSPIRED BY OUR CUSTOMERS

The best innovations start with a purpose and at USG Boral, you – whether you’re a distributor, developer, architect, contractor, subcontractor, or homeowner – are our purpose. This commitment to innovation and focus on our customers has led us to engineer pioneering solutions such as SHEETROCK®, Elephant, Jayaboard®, Durock® and Donn DX® as well as to become a recognized brand and supplier in the region winning multiple accolades.
2016 Global Gypsum Awards

“Global Gypsum Company of the Year”
“Global Gypsum Plant of the Year” (Saraburi, Thailand)
“Global Gypsum Product of the Year” (USG Boral SHEETROCK® Plasterboard)

2016 Home Timber and Hardware Group National Conference
“Innovation of the Year Award” (USG Boral SHEETROCK® Plasterboard)

INNOVATION INSPIRED WORLDWIDE

USG Boral is a leading manufacturer and supplier of gypsum-based wall and ceiling lining systems, mineral fibre acoustical ceiling systems, metal framing, joint compounds, high-performance panels and accessories throughout Asia, Australasia and the Middle East. Within this region, we operate in 12 markets, across 3200 employees, 24 manufacturing plants, 3 gypsum mines and trusted for use in homes, offices, retail spaces and some of the world’s most iconic buildings.

Marina Bay Sands - Shanghai Tower - Burj Khalifa - Lotte Tower

INNOVATION CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

Behind every build is a place dedicated to innovation staffed by leading experts in the fields of material science, engineering (chemical, mechanical and civil), chemistry (physical, inorganic and analytical), and architecture. It’s their expertise and commitment to the most stringent manufacturing processes at our Research and Development Centre as well as Products and Systems Testing Center in Thailand, South Korea and Australia that enables us to customize our products and solutions according to your market needs and regulations, whilst setting the standard for industry innovation.

SMART INNOVATION FIRSTS

With more than 1300 patents for industry-leading products, USG Boral has, throughout our history, built a legacy of innovation. But what drives us to constantly strive to deliver ground-breaking firsts in building materials innovations? To make our customers and partners feel that it’s the first time a building manufacturer had their back.

THE FIRST PLASTERBOARD.
THE FIRST MINERAL FIBER ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE.
THE FIRST FIRE-RESISTANT PLASTERBOARD.
THE FIRST PLASTERBOARD WITH SAG-DEFYING STRENGTH™.
AND MORE…

INNOVATION WITH SUPPORT YOU CAN TRUST

USG Boral’s ever-growing portfolio of groundbreaking products and end-to-end solutions is backed by unparalleled quality service. With an extensive distribution and sales network that has been operating for more than 25 years across Asia, Australasia and the Middle East, our dedicated teams provide local expertise and high levels of support in finding the right solutions for your needs.

PLASTERBOARDS

Used to make interior walls and ceilings, our plasterboards are the result of over 100 years of scientific experimentation and innovation success. Cleaner, faster and easily handled by fewer workers, we have installed more than 725 million square meters of plasterboards worldwide.

COMPOUNDS

Used for jointing, bonding, skimming and creating textured finishes for building interiors, we boast a broad range of products for compounds with our extensive capabilities to formulate solutions according to your requirements and preferences.

CEILINGS

With over 50 years of experience, we are a premier acoustic panel and specialty ceilings innovator that also enhances overall aesthetics. Our portfolio includes acoustical, gypsum tile, metal, and specialty ceilings as well as both standard and seismically rated suspension systems.

SUBSTRATES

Compared to traditional wet wall solutions, our substrates are lightweight (thereby reducing installation costs and speeds up construction) and versatile - making it ideal for unique building designs as they are able to be curved and applied on different finishes including paint, tile, stone and texture.

METAL FRAMING

Our range of metal components and profiles allows construction of drywalls and ceilings to be done faster, more accurately and cleaner than conventional methods. Also, this innovative framing can be engineered to suit a job site’s requirements while achieving global construction standards.

INNOVATING A BETTER FUTURE TOGETHER

USG Boral improves lives by producing high-quality wall and ceiling solutions for the construction of sustainable, safe and comfortable buildings. Going beyond impacting our customers, we have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to better the lives of the less privileged. With our values of safety, integrity, and collaboration in mind, our Habitat for Humanity initiative also gives the company and our employees a unique opportunity to work alongside each other for a good cause, contributing time and expertise to building sturdy homes for those in need.

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