BPB announced it has signed an agreement to acquire James Hardie Industries for $345 million ...
BPB PLC announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S.-based gypsum business of James Hardie Industries for $345 million.
The acquisition includes three gypsum wallboard plants in Seattle, Las Vegas and Nashville, Ark.; two adjacent gypsum mines providing secure sources of gypsum; a joint treatment plant; and a gypsum grinding and packaging facility. The company employs less than 600 people.