From Raw Gypsum to the Industry Standard
United States Gypsum Company was formed in 1902 through the consolidation of 35 regional gypsum mining and manufacturing companies. Within two decades, USG engineers had developed a proprietary paper-faced gypsum board they branded Sheetrock® — a name that would eventually become synonymous with drywall across North America.
Over the following century, USG expanded into acoustical ceiling systems, cement board substrates, veneer plasters, and specialty construction products, continuously investing in research and testing to keep pace with tightening building codes and evolving architectural demands.
Today, USG operates manufacturing plants across the United States and Canada, employs thousands of skilled workers, and maintains one of the construction industry's most comprehensive technical support networks — including a team of over 200 R&D specialists dedicated to next-generation building science.
