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Saint-Gobain Gyproc

10 Aug 2023

Continuous improvement: the essential approach for steel ceiling grids

By Staff Writer

Responsible sourcing of raw materials and production consumables form an important part of the final product, ensuring that peace of mind is delivered when buying the efficient ceiling and partition backbone, Gypframe®.
15 Jul 2021

New Look For Sa’s No.1 Plaster Brand

By Staff Writer

South Africa’s leading plaster manufacturer, – Saint-Gobain Gyproc – is rebooting their entire range of Rhino Plasters! Regarded as the official benchmark in the industry, Gyproc’s fresh, new look and streamlined packaging aims to reflect the brands commitment to innovation and sustainability. “Whilst the packaging on the outside reflects change, the high quality and trusted product that...
17 Jan 2020

Gyproc Germiston plant awarded certification for health & safety management system

By Staff Writer

Gyproc Germiston is the first Saint-Gobain plant in sub-Saharan Africa to receive certification for its health and safety management systems in terms of the new international standard ISO 45001:2018.   Internationally accepted safety standards are paramount to Saint-Gobain, and on-going excellence is underpinned by international safety management systems. In March 2018, a new ISO standard...
10 Dec 2019

Plant cuts reliance on municipal water by 30%

By Staff Writer

Saint-Gobain Gyproc’s plant in Brakpan, Gauteng, has reduced its reliance on municipal water by over 30% in the last two years. South Africa is a water-scarce nation, prompting several Saint-Gobain operations, including the Brakpan plant, to critically review water consumption patterns and levels. With pressure to reduce consumption without negatively affecting production, mandatory water-reduction requirements...
13 Jun 2019

Global Green Tag Certification awarded to Saint-Gobain Gyproc Plasterboards and Plasters

By Staff Writer

Saint-Gobain Gyproc’s range of RhinoBoard® products for walls and ceilings recently achieved the prestigious Global Green Tag Certification earning GreenRate Level B, four years running, while RhinoLite® plaster products for walls and ceilings achieved GreenRate Level B, Global Green Tag Certification for the first time. Global GreenTag is one of the world’s most robust, trusted...
18 Mar 2019

The Onyx hotel and apartments

By Staff Writer

Following growing global trends of ensuring optimal comfort in building development, the developers of Cape Town’s The Onyx have ensured that appropriate thermal and acoustic elements were integrated into the construction of what many call the perfect blend of a hotel and residential offering. Situated in historic Heerengracht, The Onyx is the epitome of sophistication...
06 Mar 2019

Creating tomorrow’s home today by using alternative building materials

By Staff Writer

Green building and sustainability are words that remain at the forefront of conversations for many South Africans. It is a trend that has seen continuous growth within the building and construction industry and is now making a mark on the residential sector. According to Michelle Cerruti, Head of Brand and Campaigns at Saint-Gobain, South African...
06 Feb 2019

Two Gyproc RhinoBoard products receive global environmental accreditation

By Staff Writer

Two Gyproc RhinoBoard products receive global environmental accreditation Two RhinoBoard products within Saint-Gobain’s Gyproc stable have received international accreditation validating their environmental impact in accordance with the global programme, The International EPD® System. Gyproc’s RhinoBoard 12,5mm and 9,5mm have both received an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) under the ISO 14025 standard and EN 15804, an independently verified and...
14 Nov 2018

Improving acoustics in retail spaces

By Staff Writer

How a retail space makes you feel, in terms of comfort, has a surprising effect on how you spend and what you spend, and space designers are using this knowledge to create an environment that will maximise your experience.   Noise and sound control in retail environments pose many challenges. Therefore, each application in retail...
15 Oct 2018

The Growth Of Green Building In South Africa

By Staff Writer

Green building and sustainability are words that remain at the forefront of conversations for many South Africans and is a trend that has seen continuous growth within the building and construction industry. Jolene Blundell, Saint-Gobain’s Head of Sustainability, elaborates more on this subject and the crucial importance of moving with the times in terms of...
03 Oct 2018

Location for Saint-Gobain Gyproc’s first-ever TV commercial expands on its current CSI relationship

By Staff Writer

Gyproc RhinoLite®, the flagship brand within Saint-Gobain Gyproc’s stable, has launched a new television commercial. The brand has long enjoyed a strong leadership position thanks to its exceptional benefits and superior quality, and the new commercial, which is one component of a broader through-the-line campaign, aims to further entrench this position. After robust market analysis...
03 Sep 2018

Drywall Installation Augments Hospital Fit-out

By Staff Writer

Originally located in the centre Cape Town’s City Bowl, CBMH is one of the city’s oldest private hospitals. With 248 beds, 11 theatres and 110 medical doctors and specialists in addition to cardio-catherisation laboratories and other facilities, the 28 000m2 hospital prides itself as a super-specialised centre of excellence in cardiac services and transplantation.

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