What Gyproc does

Gyproc is a Norwegian manufacturer of gypsum boards, steel profiles, and building systems, wholly owned by the French multinational Saint-Gobain and operated through the Norwegian subsidiary Saint-Gobain Byggevarer AS (also referred to as Saint-Gobain Construction Materials Norway). The company serves the Norwegian construction industry via three primary customer groups: building contractors and construction companies (installing interior walls, ceilings, and exterior sheathing), architects and engineers (who specify materials and require EPDs for green certifications), and building owners and developers (who need to meet Norway's TEK 17 climate accounting regulations and BREEAM-NOR certifications). Gyproc distributes through building materials merchants and offers direct site delivery; pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers are routed to customer service or price lists.

The core of Gyproc's offering is the Gyproc Klima series, produced at the Fredrikstad factory — the world's first fully electric, CO2-free gypsum board facility, which opened in May 2023 with a 300 million NOK investment (partially funded by a 71 million NOK Enova grant). The Klima range spans standard boards, fire protection (Protect F), lightweight (ErgoLite, 25% lighter at 6.7 kg/m²), impact-resistant (Robust), external sheathing (Glasroc X), wind barrier (Vindtett), and custom-length planks, all carrying 65-75% lower carbon footprint than conventional boards. Specialty products include Gyproc Habito (10x board strength, 40 kg per screw load-bearing), Glasroc H Ocean (wet rooms), Glasroc H Storm (wind barrier), and Gyptone Activ'Air (formaldehyde-reducing acoustic ceiling tiles). The company also holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 50001, M1, and SINTEF Technical Approvals, and participates in the Gipsgjenvinning AS joint venture for gypsum recycling.

Gyproc's revenue model is straightforward one-time product sales of physical building materials, with no recurring or licensing component. The company's 2021 revenue was approximately 400 million NOK (~40-45 million USD), and growth drivers post-2023 include the 40% capacity ramp at the electrified factory and TEK 17-mandated climate accounting driving sustainable-product demand. R&D and innovation focus on industrial decarbonization rather than digital or AI capabilities, and the business is structurally a B2B distribution-and-manufacturing operation embedded within a much larger global building materials group.

Name

Gyproc

Legal name

Gyproc, Saint-Gobain Byggevarer AS

Website

https://gyproc.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gyproc is a Norwegian manufacturer of gypsum boards and building systems, wholly owned by Saint-Gobain, that produces the Klima series of CO2-free boards at the world's first fully electric gypsum factory in Fredrikstad, supplying construction contractors, architects, and building developers across Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials

NAICS

Gypsum Product Manufacturing (327420), Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing (3274), Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327)

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), Plaster (Gypsum/Lime/Cement) & Basecoat Systems (IMADAEAC)

Keywords

• Gypsum board manufacturing
• Construction building materials
• Interior wall systems
• Steel framing systems
• Drywall solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gypsum Board Sales: Gyproc generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of gypsum boards, steel profiles, and building systems. The company operates primarily in the Norwegian market, supplying construction companies, contractors, and building materials distributors. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales with no recurring revenue model mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gyproc manufactures and sells gypsum boards, steel profiles, and building systems for the Norwegian construction industry. The company's flagship offering is the Gyproc Klima series of CO2-free gypsum boards produced at the world's first fully electric gypsum factory in Fredrikstad. Products serve interior walls, ceilings, fire protection, sound insulation, wet rooms, and exterior sheathing applications in residential and commercial buildings.

Product overview

Gyproc is a Norwegian manufacturer of gypsum boards and building systems, owned by Saint-Gobain Construction Materials Norway. The company's core product portfolio centers on gypsum boards — flat panels used in interior walls, ceilings, and exterior applications in residential and commercial construction. The flagship offering is the Gyproc Klima series, produced at Gyproc's world-first fully electric, CO2-free factory in Fredrikstad. The Klima series includes Gyproc Normal Klima (standard), Gyproc Normal Foring Klima (lining), Gyproc Protect F Klima (fire protection), Gyproc ErgoLite Klima (lightweight), Gyproc Robust Klima (hard/impact-resistant), Gyproc Vindtett Klima (wind barrier), Glasroc X Klima (glass fiber external sheathing), Gyproc Plank Klima (custom-length planks), and Gyproc Byggplate Klima (building board). Beyond Klima, Gyproc also offers specialty products including Gyproc Habito (high-strength, sound-insulating board capable of bearing 40 kg per screw), Glasroc H Ocean (wet room board), Glasroc H Storm (storm/wind barrier), Gyproc GUB Bris (wind barrier), and Gyptone Activ'Air (acoustic ceiling tiles with formaldehyde breakdown technology). The company also offers steel framing systems and building solutions complementary to its gypsum boards. All products support environmental building certifications including BREEAM-NOR and TEK 17 through published EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gyproc Klima: Gyproc Klima series - CO2-free produced gypsum plates manufactured in Fredrikstad
• Gyproc Habito
• Gyproc ErgoLite Klima
• Glasroc X Klima
• Gyptone ActivAir

Products and services

• Gyproc Klima Series (Complete Portfolio) The Gyproc Klima series is the complete portfolio of CO2-free gypsum boards produced at the world's first fully electric gypsum factory in Fredrikstad, covering standard, fire-resistant, lightweight, robust, wind barrier, external, and plank-format boards. The series is designed for all major building applications while meeting BREEAM-NOR and TEK 17 environmental certification requirements.
• Gyproc Normal Klima Standard gypsum board produced CO2-free at the Fredrikstad factory, offering the same properties as conventional Gyproc Normal with approximately 70% lower CO2 footprint. For interior wall and ceiling applications in residential and commercial buildings.
• Gyproc Normal Foring Klima Lining gypsum board from the Klima series, CO2-free produced, used for interior wall and ceiling applications with reduced environmental impact.
• Gyproc Protect F Klima Fire-resistant gypsum board from the Klima series, produced CO2-free. Provides enhanced fire protection properties for buildings requiring fire safety specifications.
• Gyproc ErgoLite Klima Lightweight gypsum board weighing 25% less than standard boards (6.7 kg/m²), preserving the same technical properties. Designed for easier manual handling, reduced worker strain, and improved ergonomics during installation.
• Glasroc X Klima Glass fiber-reinforced external sheathing board from the Klima series, CO2-free produced. Designed to withstand extreme weather conditions as a wind barrier and exterior cladding solution.
• Gyproc Vindtett Klima Cardboard-covered wind barrier board from the Klima series, CO2-free produced. Functions as an airtight wind barrier membrane for building envelopes.
• Gyproc Robust Klima Hard, impact-resistant gypsum board from the Klima series, CO2-free produced. Designed for high-wear environments requiring durable surfaces with superior impact resistance.
• Gyproc Plank Klima Plank-format gypsum board from the Klima series, CO2-free produced. Available in custom lengths to reduce waste on construction sites.
• Gyproc Byggplate Klima Building board from the Klima series, CO2-free produced. General-purpose gypsum board for construction applications.
• Gyproc Utvendig Klima External gypsum board from the Klima series, CO2-free produced. Designed for exterior applications requiring moisture-resistant gypsum solutions.
• Gyproc Habito High-strength, sound-insulating gypsum board. Ten times stronger than standard boards, capable of bearing up to 40 kg per single screw fastening. Offers superior sound insulation and fire resistance for demanding environments such as kindergartens and sports halls.
• Glasroc H Ocean Moisture-resistant gypsum board developed specifically for wet rooms. Provides excellent resistance against moisture and mold. Holds SINTEF Technical Approval (TG 2477).
• Glasroc H Storm Wind barrier board with glass fiber reinforcement. Designed for weather-resistant exterior applications. Holds SINTEF Technical Approval (TG 21251).
• Gyproc GUB Bris Wind barrier board for building envelope applications. Holds SINTEF Technical Approval (TG 20473).
• Gyptone Activ'Air Acoustic ceiling tile with patented Activ'Air technology that actively breaks down formaldehyde into harmless inactive compounds, improving indoor air quality in buildings.
• Gyproc GTX Screws Specialized screws designed for use with Gyproc Habito boards, required for proper installation to achieve the board's full load-bearing capacity of up to 40 kg per screw.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65-75% lower CO2 footprint on all Gyproc Klima products
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ragn-SellscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Gyproc partnered with Ragn-Sells (and FTG Holding) to establish Gipsgjenvinning AS, a joint venture for a gypsum recycling facility. The facility processes source-separated gypsum waste from construction sites back into raw material for new gypsum board production, supporting circular economy goals.
• Construction City Cluster (CCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGyproc, Glava, and Weber are members of Construction City Cluster, a business cluster for the construction, civil engineering, and real estate industry. The cluster aims to create competitive advantages through more efficient, greener, and more attractive industry practices through joint innovation projects and knowledge sharing.
• NorgesnettminorOthersNorgesnett (owned by Fredrikstad Energi AS) partnered to develop electrical infrastructure including transformer stations to supply the Fredrikstad factory with renewable electricity from Norwegian hydropower. This was the company's largest project to date with a cost of approximately 90 million NOK.
• ElviaminorOthersElvia collaborated on extending electrical grid capacity to supply the Fredrikstad factory with renewable electricity, contributing to the power infrastructure upgrade alongside Norgesnett.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Knauf: Global gypsum board and drywall systems manufacturer, the most direct competitor to Gyproc. Competes across Europe including the Nordics with comparable product portfolios (standard, fire, acoustic, moisture boards) and similar B2B distribution through building merchants.
• Fermacell (James Hardie): Manufactures gypsum fibreboard and drylining systems that compete directly with Gyproc's specialty boards (Habito, Glasroc) in interior partitions and sheathing. Comparable B2B go-to-market through building materials distributors across Northern Europe.
• Siniat (Etex): Etex's gypsum board brand competing head-to-head with Gyproc in European markets, including the Nordics. Offers a comparable range of drywall, fire-resistant, and acoustic boards and is actively pursuing lower-carbon gypsum production, making it a direct rival to Gyproc's Klima line.

Broad incumbents

• Georgia-Pacific (Koch): U.S. building products manufacturer including Dens gypsum sheathing and ToughRock interior boards. Competes in adjacent product categories (glass-mat sheathing mirrors Glasroc X) and represents a broad-incumbent peer for technology and scale benchmarks.
• CertainTeed (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's North American gypsum and building products subsidiary, sharing parent-level technology with Gyproc. Broad incumbent in drywall, ceilings, and insulation with overlapping product categories.
• USG (Knauf): Acquired by Knauf in 2019, USG is a North American drywall and ceilings incumbent (Sheetrock brand). Provides a benchmark for technology and product breadth in the global gypsum industry alongside Gyproc.
• Boral Limited: Australia-listed building materials group with a significant gypsum division (now part of Knauf's Australian operations). Comparable in product mix and B2B construction materials distribution.
• Saint-Gobain Rigips: Saint-Gobain's broader European gypsum subsidiary covering Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Austria. Same parent as Gyproc; offers the same underlying technology stack (including electric calcination roadmaps) but competes in adjacent Nordic-adjacent geographies.
• National Gypsum: Major North American gypsum board manufacturer producing Gold Bond, ProForm, and PermaBase lines. A broad incumbent peer in gypsum product manufacturing with similar product/market structure to Gyproc.

Others

• Glasroc (legacy Saint-Gobain brand): Gyproc's own Glasroc brand family (H Ocean, H Storm, X Klima) is included as an adjacent reference — the broader category of glass-mat gypsum sheathing competes with products from Georgia-Pacific (DensGlass) and CertainTeed, which can be considered adjacent peers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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