What GYPFOR does

GYPFOR, Gessos Laminados SA is a Portuguese manufacturer of laminated gypsum boards (plasterboard / drywall) operating from a single facility in the Sines Logistics Industrial Zone in Portugal. Founded in 2015 by principal shareholder Eng. Pedro Jordão, the company operates a continuous high-speed production line that converts calcium sulphate dihydrate into stucco, mixes it with additives and water, and extrudes the mix between two layers of 100% recycled paper, followed by hydration, cutting, and kiln drying under the EN 520 standard. The 51-100 employee site carries installed capacity of 15 million m2/year and is positioned by the company as the most recently built and most modern laminated gypsum board plant on the Iberian Peninsula.

The product portfolio spans the full EN 520 type spectrum — STANDARD (Type A), AQUA (H1 moisture-resistant), FIRE (F fire-resistant), ACOUSTIC (DI), PLATINUM (multi-performance), GLASS SHIELD (GM/F/H1/I/R fiberglass-reinforced for semi-exterior use), and A1 (non-combustible) — plus a compact 900 series and transformed products including perforated SOUND BA/BC acoustic panels, vinyl-finished boards, VAPOR boards with aluminum vapor barriers, and EPS-laminated thermal boards. All products carry AENOR product certification, CE marking, and ISO 9001:2015 quality system certification.

GYPFOR generates revenue through direct B2B sales of gypsum boards to construction contractors, installers, and building projects across Portugal and Spain, supported by a distributor and retailer channel for smaller-volume customers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company markets itself through a multilingual website (PT, EN, ES, FR) with technical documentation, AENOR certificates, environmental product declarations, and a product search tool for construction professionals. Distribution leverages the facility's proximity to the Port of Sines and major Iberian road corridors, and a 432 kW / 500 kWp on-site solar array partially offsets the energy intensity of calcination and drying. The company is privately held by its founder with no institutional investors, no listed securities, and no M&A or funding activity disclosed.

Name

GYPFOR

Legal name

GYPFOR, Gessos Laminados SA.

Website

https://gypfor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GYPFOR is a privately held Portuguese manufacturer of laminated gypsum boards (drywall) operating a 15M m2/year plant in Sines, selling certified EN 520 standard and specialty boards to construction contractors, installers, and building projects across the Iberian Peninsula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gypsum Board / Plasterboard Manufacturing

NAICS

Gypsum Product Manufacturing (327420), Gypsum Product Manufacturing (32742), 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

Fire-Resistant, Moisture-Resistant & Specialty Performance Boards (IMADAEAJ), Acoustic Gypsum Boards & Sound Control Systems (IMADAEAK), Ceiling Boards, Plasterboard Tiles & Suspension-Compatible Gypsum Products (IMADAEAM)

Keywords

• Laminated gypsum boards
• Drywall manufacturing
• Plasterboard production
• Construction wall systems
• Fire resistant boards

Headquarters

HQ city

Sines

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laminated Gypsum Board Sales: Manufacture and sale of laminated gypsum boards (drywall) including standard, specialty, and transformed product lines. Revenue is generated through product sales to B2B customers including contractors, installers, and building projects. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GYPFOR manufactures and sells laminated gypsum boards (drywall / plasterboard) at its Sines, Portugal facility, producing a complete EN 520-compliant range that includes standard, moisture-resistant (AQUA), fire-resistant (FIRE), acoustic, multi-performance (PLATINUM), fiberglass-reinforced (GLASS SHIELD), and A1 non-combustible boards, plus compact 900-series formats and transformed variants (perforated acoustic, vinyl-finished, vapor-barrier, and EPS-laminated thermal boards). Output is sold B2B to construction contractors, installers, distributors, and building projects across the Iberian Peninsula at an installed capacity of more than 15 million m² per year.

Product overview

Gypfor is a manufacturer of laminated gypsum boards (placas de gesso laminado, commonly known as drywall or plasterboard) based in Sines, Portugal. The product portfolio is organized into two main categories: (1) Standard laminated gypsum boards — the core product line including GYPFOR STANDARD, AQUA (moisture-resistant), FIRE (fire-resistant), ACOUSTIC (acoustic), PLATINUM (multi-benefit), GLASS SHIELD (glass fiber-reinforced for semi-exterior use), and A1 (non-combustible, Class A1 fire reaction) — each available in standard large format and compact 900 series (900 STANDARD, 900 AQUA, 900 FIRE); and (2) Transformed gypsum boards — value-added variants including perforated acoustic panels SOUND BA and SOUND BC (with vinyl-finished versions BA+VINIL and BC+VINIL), vinyl-finished panels VINIL RAYADO, VINIL BRANCO, and VINIL MADEIRA for false ceilings, VAPOR boards with aluminum vapor barrier, and thermal insulation boards AQUA+EPS and STANDARD+EPS combining gypsum board with expanded polystyrene. With an installed capacity exceeding 15 million m2/year, Gypfor is the most recent and modern laminated gypsum board production facility on the Iberian Peninsula.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GYPFOR STANDARD Standard laminated gypsum board (Type A per EN 520) for generic interior drywall systems. Available in 9.5, 12.5, 15, and 18 mm thicknesses with BA (Bordo Afinado) longitudinal edges and 100% recycled ivory paper facing.
• GYPFOR AQUA Moisture-resistant laminated gypsum board (Type H1 per EN 520) for interior drywall in high-humidity environments such as bathrooms, kitchens, hospitals, and hotels. Features hydrophobic treatment and fungal/mold protection with gray/green 100% recycled paper facing.
• GYPFOR FIRE Fire-resistant laminated gypsum board (Type F per EN 520) for interior drywall systems requiring enhanced fire resistance, with anti-fire treatment and pink 100% recycled paper facing.
• GYPFOR ACOUSTIC Acoustic laminated gypsum board (Type DI per EN 520) with BA edges, designed to improve acoustic performance of drywall systems. Available in 12.5 mm and 15 mm thicknesses with blue paper facing.
• GYPFOR PLATINUM High-performance multi-benefit board combining moisture resistance, fire resistance, acoustic performance, impact resistance, load-bearing capacity, and surface hardness in a single product for dry interior zones.
• GYPFOR GLASS SHIELD Glass fiber-reinforced gypsum board (Type GM, F, H1, I, R per EN 15283 / EN 520), non-combustible and highly resistant to fungal proliferation, designed for high-humidity zones and semi-exteriors including facades and wet areas.
• GYPFOR A1 Laminated gypsum board classified A1 for fire reaction (non-combustible), per EN 520 Type F, with ivory/white treated paper on both faces, designed for interiors where fire safety is the critical factor.
• GYPFOR 900 STANDARD Compact-format (1800x900 mm) standard laminated gypsum board (Type A per EN 520), lighter and easier to transport and install, with ivory/gray paper facing.
• GYPFOR 900 AQUA Compact-format (1800x900 mm) moisture-resistant laminated gypsum board (Type H1 per EN 520) with green paper facing.
• GYPFOR 900 FIRE Compact-format (1800x900 mm) fire-resistant laminated gypsum board (Type F per EN 520) for interior systems requiring enhanced fire resistance.
• GYPFOR SOUND BA Perforated laminated gypsum board with BA (Bordo Afinado) longitudinal edges for acoustic ceiling and wall applications, available in multiple perforation patterns (C10, C10-8, C10-2R, R6-1, R6-2, R8-1) with 9.0–16.0% perforated area and white acoustic veil on reverse face.
• GYPFOR SOUND BC Perforated laminated gypsum board with square (BC) longitudinal edges providing pattern continuity on the perforated surface, for acoustic drywall interiors in A-8-15-20, C10, R8/18, and R6/18 perforation patterns at 12.5 mm thickness.
• GYPFOR SOUND BA+VINIL Vinyl-finished perforated acoustic gypsum board with BA (Bordo Afinado) longitudinal edges, combining acoustic performance with a vinyl surface finish.
• GYPFOR SOUND BC+VINIL Vinyl-finished perforated acoustic gypsum board with square (BC) longitudinal edges, combining acoustic performance with a vinyl surface finish.
• GYPFOR VINIL RAYADO Vinyl-finished gypsum board (9.5 mm) with striped PVC vinyl pattern on the visible face for non-continuous false ceilings, with aluminum vapor barrier on reverse face and BC square edges.
• GYPFOR VINIL BRANCO White vinyl-finished gypsum board (9.5 mm) for non-continuous false ceilings, with aluminum vapor barrier on the reverse face.
• GYPFOR VINIL MADEIRA Wood-pattern vinyl-finished gypsum board (9.5 mm) for non-continuous false ceilings, with aluminum vapor barrier on the reverse face.
• GYPFOR VAPOR Gypsum board (9.5, 12.5, and 15 mm) with aluminum vapor barrier on the reverse face, for interiors with strong humidity presence, with BA (Bordo Afinado) longitudinal edges and standard gypsum core.
• GYPFOR AQUA + EPS Thermal laminated gypsum board combining moisture-resistant gypsum board (Type H1) with expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation; available in 12.5 mm or 15 mm gypsum with 30 mm or 40 mm EPS, in dimensions 2500x1200 and 2600x1200 mm.
• GYPFOR STANDARD + EPS Thermal laminated gypsum board combining standard gypsum board (Type A) with expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation for improved energy efficiency in interior drywall applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of 15M m2/year
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Direct peers

• Knauf: Global leader in gypsum board manufacturing with established Iberian operations and a broad product range covering standard, fire-resistant, moisture-resistant, acoustic, and specialty boards — directly comparable technology, product categories, and customer base.
• Fermacell (James Hardie): European fiber gypsum board manufacturer specializing in high-performance boards with fire, moisture, and impact resistance — comparable to Gypfor's GLASS SHIELD and PLATINUM specialty positioning in the European drywall market.
• British Gypsum (Saint-Gobain): UK subsidiary of Saint-Gobain producing laminated gypsum boards under similar EN 520 standards with comparable product classifications (fire, moisture, acoustic, performance), serving as a relevant European comparator.
• Siniat (Etex Group): Etex's gypsum board brand with significant presence in Iberia and Europe, producing standard and specialty plasterboards for the same construction contractor and installer customer base as Gypfor.
• Placo (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's Iberian gypsum board subsidiary — the incumbent gypsum board manufacturer on the Iberian Peninsula with overlapping product range (standard, moisture-resistant, fire-resistant, acoustic) and direct competition with Gypfor in Portugal and Spain.

Regional players

• BNBM (BNBM Group): One of the largest gypsum board manufacturers in China, producing standard and specialty plasterboards under comparable EN/Chinese GB standards — large-scale regional peer operating in a different geography from Gypfor.
• Yoshino Gypsum: Japan's largest gypsum board manufacturer — regional incumbent with comparable technology (EN-equivalent standards), product range (standard, fire-resistant, moisture-resistant, acoustic), and customer base (construction contractors and installers).

Broad incumbents

• Georgia-Pacific Gypsum: Major North American gypsum board producer offering DensArmor, ToughRock, and other branded specialty panels (moisture, mold, abuse-resistant) — comparable specialty product strategy though primarily focused on the US market.
• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's North American building products brand producing gypsum boards with similar fire/acoustic/moisture specialty variants — directly comparable product portfolio as part of Saint-Gobain's broader building materials portfolio.
• National Gypsum: Large North American gypsum board producer with comparable EN 520 / ASTM product categories (fire-resistant, moisture-resistant, abuse-resistant) — broader geographic player but same underlying manufacturing technology and end-uses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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