What USG does

USG Corporation, founded in 1901 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the largest North American manufacturers of gypsum-based building products, with a 70+ plant footprint across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio spanning walls (Sheetrock® gypsum panels, joint compounds, plasters, primers), ceilings (acoustical tiles under the Mars™, Juno™, Frost™, Eclipse™, Orion™, and Halcyon™ brands and Donn® suspension systems), subfloors and substrates (Durock® cement board, Fiberock®, Levelrock® underlayments), and the building envelope (Securock® roof boards, STRUCTO-CRETE® structural panels, exterior sheathing). Underlying capabilities include four specialized R&D laboratories for gypsum panels, ceilings, performance surfaces, and substrates, plus full-scale seismic testing at UC Berkeley and University at Buffalo that yields code-compliant assemblies meeting IBC, CBC, ASCE-7, and ICC-ES standards.

The company serves five primary verticals — commercial construction (offices, healthcare, education, retail), residential construction, data center / mission-critical facilities (via CIMA™, ALTA™, and DataConstrux™ containment), healthcare and education, and modular construction — through a hybrid go-to-market combining enterprise field sales, a nationwide distributor and dealer network, and digital self-serve tools ("Where to Buy," "Find a Local Expert," "Find My Rep"). Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales of building materials at quote-based pricing via distributors, dealers, and direct sales to contractors, builders, and architects; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Strategic differentiation rests on iconic 125-year-old brands, patented formulations, sustainability credentials (SBTi approval, LEED/WELL/LBC documentation via the Ecomedes-powered Sustainability Tool), and a Ceilings Recycling take-back program.

Since being taken private by Germany's Knauf Group in 2019, USG has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary alongside operating entities CGC Inc. (Canada), USG Mexico S.A. de C.V. (Latin America), USG Interiors LLC, and USG Ceilings Plus LLC. Recent corporate actions include the 2025 acquisition of Imperial Building Products, a CEO transition in April 2026 from Christopher Griffin to Christopher Macey, and a coordinated multi-billion-dollar North American capacity expansion led by the new $1.2 billion Orange, Texas plant and the CAD$210 million Wheatland, Alberta wallboard facility opened in June 2026.

Name

USG

Legal name

USG Corporation

Website

https://usg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

USG Corporation is a North American manufacturer of gypsum-based wall, ceiling, floor, and building-envelope products serving commercial, residential, data center, healthcare, and modular construction markets through a 70+ plant network and a distributor-dealer channel, operating as a private subsidiary of Germany's Knauf Group since 2019.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Gypsum Product Manufacturing (327420), Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing (3274)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Gypsum Board & Drywall Panels (IMADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ceiling Boards, Plasterboard Tiles & Suspension-Compatible Gypsum Products (IMADAEAM), Exterior Sheathing & Glass-Mat Gypsum Panels (IMADAEAI), Gypsum-Based Underlayments & Self-Leveling Floor Toppings (IMADAEAH), Plaster (Gypsum/Lime/Cement) & Basecoat Systems (IMADAEAC)

Keywords

• Gypsum wallboard manufacturing
• Acoustical ceiling systems
• Building envelope products
• Floor underlayment solutions
• Drywall and joint compounds

Headquarters

HQ city

North Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices68 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: USG generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of building materials including drywall, ceiling tiles, floor underlayments, cement boards, roof boards, and structural panels. Products are sold through distributors, dealers, and direct sales to contractors, builders, and architects.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

USG Corporation manufactures and sells gypsum-based building materials for commercial and residential construction. Its core offering spans interior gypsum wallboard panels, acoustical ceiling tiles and suspension systems, cement board, roof boards, floor underlayments, and structural panels. The company also offers finishing products (joint compounds, plasters, primers) and specialty mission-critical solutions such as data center containment and high-load structural suspension systems.

Product overview

USG Corporation is a building materials manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of wall, ceiling, floor, and building envelope products. The core portfolio includes USG Sheetrock® Brand gypsum panels (drywall), USG Securock® roof boards, USG Durock® cement board, USG Fiberock® panels, USG Levelrock® floor underlayment, and USG Structo-Crete® structural panels. The ceilings portfolio features acoustical panels under brands including Mars™, Juno™, Frost™, Eclipse™, Orion™, and Halcyon™; suspension systems under the Donn® brand including DX/DXL and specialized systems; and specialty solutions through Ceilings Plus® Design Solutions. USG's mission critical solutions include CIMA™ and ALTA™ structural suspension systems for data centers, plus DataConstrux™ containment powered by Subzero Engineering. Supporting services include the USG Sustainability Tool (powered by Ecomedes), USG Engineered Grid design services, and the Ceilings Recycling Program. The company operates manufacturing facilities across North America under parent company Knauf Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sheetrock: Gypsum wallboard and panel products for interior walls and ceilings
• Durock
• Securock
• Donn
• Mars
• Juno
• Levelrock
• STRUCTO-CRETE
• Ceilings Plus
• EcoBlueprint
• Fiberock
• Halcyon
• Eclipse
• Orion

Products and services

• USG Sheetrock® Brand Gypsum Panels
• USG Securock® Brand Roof Boards
• USG Durock® Brand Cement Board
• USG Fiberock® Brand Panels
• USG Levelrock® Brand Floor Underlayment
• USG Structo-Crete® Brand Structural Panels
• USG Donn® Brand Acoustical Suspension Systems
• USG Mars™ Acoustical Ceiling Panels
• USG Juno™ Acoustical Ceiling Panels
• USG Frost™ Acoustical Ceiling Panels
• USG Eclipse™ Acoustical Ceiling Panels
• USG Orion™ Acoustical Ceiling Panels
• USG Halcyon™ Acoustical Ceiling Panels
• USG Ceilings Plus® Design Solutions
• USG DataConstrux™ Containment
• USG CIMA™ Structural Suspension System
• USG ALTA™ Structural Suspension System
• USG Donn® Brand AdvanceSpan™ System
• USG Ensemble® Acoustical Drywall Ceiling
• USG Sheetrock® Brand Joint Compound, Tape and Finishing Products
• USG Engineered Grid (Design Service)
• USG Ceilings Plus® Colortex™ Barz® + Brilliance™ Baffles
• USG Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels Firecode® X

Quantifiable outcome

• USG Sheetrock® EcoSmart Panels generate up to 20% fewer CO2 emissions in manufacturing and weigh up to 22% less than Standard Type X
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature16 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DPR ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia-based construction company DPR Construction has partnered with USG to improve drywall efficiency, performance, and jobsite outcomes on commercial projects. DPR field crews provide direct feedback on product performance—drying time, shrinkage, sanding, and humidity response—which USG uses to develop improved compound formulations and single-source drywall systems. The collaboration enables faster project schedules, more consistent inspection results, and manufacturer technical support on-site.
• Subzero EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationUSG Mission Critical Solutions and Subzero Engineering formed a strategic alliance to launch USG DataConstrux™ Containment, delivering innovative data center containment systems. The modular aisle containment solutions are available in ceiling- and floor-mounted designs—completely customizable and engineered to reduce complexity, installation time, and lifecycle costs.
• Uber FreightminorOthersUber Freight supported USG in growth, expansion, and managing global complexity over a 23-year partnership. The long-term relationship is characterized by trust and reliability on Uber Freight's team by USG.
• EcomedescoreTechnology or IntegrationUSG partnered with Ecomedes to power the USG Sustainability Tool, providing more robust, transparent sustainability data to customers. The platform enables customers to find HPDs, EPDs, Declare Labels, GreenGuard Gold status, recycled content, and USDA Bio Preferred status information for USG products, and to analyze products against green building certification standards including LEED, LBC, and WELL.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: French multinational building materials conglomerate and parent of CertainTeed. Competes with USG broadly in North America through wallboard, ceilings, and adjacent building products, with global scale advantages in R&D and sustainability.
• Knauf: USG's German parent company and global gypsum conglomerate operating 300+ production facilities across 90+ countries. Operates parallel wallboard and ceiling businesses that overlap with USG's product portfolio and provide global strategic context.
• Holcim: Global building materials conglomerate with growing North American presence in cement, aggregates, and roofing/systems. Adjacent competitor in commercial construction supply chain with overlap in roofing boards and building envelope categories.

Direct peers

• Eagle Materials: Public US building products company with significant gypsum wallboard operations, plus paperboard and concrete. Comparable wallboard volume scale and end-market exposure to residential and commercial construction cycles.
• Armstrong World Industries: Leading North American manufacturer of acoustical ceilings, suspension systems, and wall solutions. Direct overlap with USG's Mars, Juno, and Donn product families in commercial ceiling applications.
• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's North American building products subsidiary offering gypsum board, ceilings, insulation, and roofing. Direct overlap with USG in wallboard, acoustical ceilings, and adjacent building envelope categories across commercial and residential channels.
• American Gypsum: US-based wallboard manufacturer producing standard, mold/mildew-resistant, and Type X gypsum panels. Direct competitor in commodity wallboard with comparable product positioning and channel strategy.
• PABCO Gypsum: Family-owned North American gypsum board manufacturer serving the same West Coast and national markets as USG. Comparable product mix and direct channel competition.
• National Gypsum Company: One of the largest North American gypsum board manufacturers with a comparable wallboard, joint treatment, and ceiling systems portfolio. Competes head-to-head with USG in the same distribution channels and on identical product categories.
• Georgia-Pacific (Koch Industries): Major North American wallboard manufacturer (DensArmor, DensGlass) operating at similar scale. Competes with USG across residential and commercial construction channels with overlapping gypsum product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/USGCORP

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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