Saint-Gobain to invest $235 million in Florida gypsum plant expansion

Saint-Gobain’s gypsum manufacturing facility in Palatka, Florida (Image: Business Wire)

Construction products manufacturer Saint-Gobain is to invest $235 million in the expansion of its gypsum facility in Palatka, Florida, USA.

The company said the expansion would involve introducing a new low-energy dryer to dry gypsum wallboard products as well as a new mill system equipped with heat recovery technology.

The Palatka facility, which currently employs over 150 people, began operations in 2001 and is one of the largest gypsum plants in the southeastern United States.

This project is receiving more than $7 million in cash benefits and tax credits, including a State of Florida Capital Investment Tax Credit, a Career Source Florida Quick Response Training Grant, a grant from Putnam County, and a Clay Cooperative Economic Development Rate.

Jay Bachmann, vice president and general manager of Saint-Gobain’s CertainTeed Interior Products Group said, “We look forward to growing our already robust presence in Palatka and Putnam County and would like to thank the State of Florida and all of our partners for their support to make this expansion a reality.”