The Wheatland County facility is also among the most technologically advanced and sustainable manufacturing plants in USG Corporation's global network. Designed to improve supply reliability for contractors and distributors, the plant represents one of the largest manufacturing investments in CGC's history.

"We are proud to officially open our doors in Wheatland County and deepen our long-term commitment to Western Canada," said Steve Youngblut, President of CGC Inc. "This modern, sustainable manufacturing hub will help ensure builders have access to the materials they need to build the homes and infrastructure Canada depends on, while supporting long-term jobs and economic growth in the region."

Chris Macey, President and CEO of USG Corporation, said the project is a milestone for both companies' North American operations.

"As one of the most significant wallboard manufacturing investments in our company's history, Wheatland represents a major milestone for our business and a significant commitment to the future of manufacturing and construction in North America," Macey said. "The new facility strengthens our manufacturing network, adds critical capacity in Western markets and improves our ability to deliver the quality, reliability and performance our customers expect."

The opening follows the facility's groundbreaking in 2024 and is part of CGC's broader strategy to modernize its manufacturing network. Combined with the revitalization of the company's Little Narrows gypsum quarry in Nova Scotia, CGC is investing nearly $325 million to strengthen the Canadian and North American building materials supply chain.

The Wheatland facility was engineered with sustainability in mind. According to the company, the plant is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 20 percent, lower water usage by 25 percent, achieve zero manufacturing waste sent to landfill and incorporate on-site solar generation. Producing wallboard closer to Western Canadian customers is also expected to reduce transportation distances and associated emissions while improving product availability.

CGC, founded in Nova Scotia in 1907, has supplied gypsum-based building materials to the Canadian construction industry for more than a century. Today, the company and its parent, USG, operate as part of the Knauf Group following the companies' 2019 merger, creating what the company describes as the world's largest gypsum manufacturer.

Government and community leaders joined company executives in celebrating the facility's opening.

"Investments like this are a clear example of a company seeing the opportunity for business in Alberta," said Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration. "Our landscape, low taxes, and regulatory environment create a province ripe for investment. Congratulations to CGC Inc. on this milestone. Alberta's government is proud to support investments that strengthen our manufacturing sector, create jobs and help rural communities thrive."

"This opening reflects the value of partnership and the importance of working together with respect and shared purpose," said Chief Samuel Crowfoot, Siksika First Nation. "We are encouraged to see this investment in the region and look forward to the opportunities it can help create over the long term."

"The official opening of this facility is an important milestone for Wheatland County and a strong sign of confidence in our region," said Scott Klassen, Reeve, Wheatland County. "This investment will create lasting benefits for our community, strengthen our local economy and support long-term growth in the region."

For wall and ceiling contractors throughout Western Canada, the new facility represents more than an expansion of manufacturing capacity: It signals improved access to domestically produced gypsum wallboard, shorter supply lines and continued investment in the region's construction market.