USG expanding, improving Jacksonville plant
USG Corp., the Chicago-based building products manufacturer, said it will “expand and improve” manufacturing capabilities at its Jacksonville, Fla., plant.
As part of the investment, a new production line will be added to manufacture USG’s Securock ExoAir 430 panels, the company reported.
“We have been a part of the Jacksonville community for 80 years and I look forward to this next phase of growth,” said Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO of USG. “This investment reflects our commitment to making high-quality, innovative building products that solve customer challenges and create a safer, more sustainable future.”
The Securock ExoAir 430 Air Barrier system is an integrated gypsum sheathing panel with a pre-applied fluid air-barrier membrane, which eliminates application challenges such as weather impact, material waste and performance variances, and enables better speed of construction, the company said.
The addition of the high-speed, automated production line in Jacksonville will allow USG to distribute Securock ExoAir 430 to more customers throughout the United States and Canada, according to USG.
The manufacturer plans to improve overall plant efficiency, including upgrades to modernize process mill equipment at the Jacksonville location. The plant also produces wallboard, joint compounds, and other surface products.
Construction and plant updates are projected to be completed by the end of 2018, USG reported. The company expects to add approximately 20 new jobs as a result.
