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MONTREAL - Saint-Gobain has inaugurated a fully electrified plasterboard plant in Sainte-Catherine, near Montreal, Canada, that operates entirely on hydroelectricity, making it North America’s first zero-carbon plasterboard manufacturing facility.
The CertainTeed plant, which was upgraded with a new production line and modernized equipment, has increased its production capacity by 40% while reducing energy consumption by 30%, according to a company press release. The facility will eliminate approximately 44,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
This is Saint-Gobain’s second 100% renewable electricity plasterboard plant globally, following its Fredrikstad, Norway facility that opened in 2023.
"This ambitious project strengthens our leadership position in light construction in Canada and meets the strong local demand for sustainable solutions," said Mark Rayfield, CEO of Saint-Gobain North America, in the statement.
The company claims the Sainte-Catherine facility is now the largest fully electrified plasterboard plant in the world. The project aligns with Saint-Gobain’s stated goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Saint-Gobain, which is celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, reported sales of €46.6 billion in 2024 and operates in 80 countries with more than 161,000 employees.
The renovation represents part of Saint-Gobain’s expansion in Canada, where the company reports it has tripled in size over the past three years.
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