Gypsum Association

A not-for-profit trade association founded in 1930, promoting the use of gypsum while advancing the development, growth, and general welfare of the gypsum industry in the United States and Canada on behalf of its member companies

  • About GA
    • Mission Statement
    • Association Members
    • What is Gypsum
    • Contact Information
  • Publications
    • Purchase Publications
    • Download Publications Library
    • Current Editions
    • Complimentary Brochures
    • Canadian French Publication Library
  • Media and News
    • Press Releases
    • Media Guide
    • Newsletters
    • Article Reprints
    • Case Histories
  • Technical Information
    • Architects, Engineers, Designers
    • Contractors & Builders
    • Code Enforcement Officials
    • Distributors
    • Environmental
    • Using Gypsum Board for Walls and Ceilings
  • Industry Statistics
  • Education
    • Online Courses
  • Links
    • Association Members
    • Allied Organizations
  • Other GA Websites

Member Companies

  • American Gypsum Company LLC American Gypsum Company LLC
  • CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc. CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Inc.
  • CertainTeed Gypsum, Inc. CertainTeed Gypsum, Inc.
  • CGC Inc. CGC Inc.
  • Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
  • Lafarge North America Lafarge North America
  • National Gypsum Co. National Gypsum Co.
  • PABCO Gypsum PABCO Gypsum
  • Temple-Inland Temple-Inland
  • United States Gypsum United States Gypsum
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Press Releases

January 5, 2012

EVALUATION REPORT REISSUED

May 1, 2011

GYPSUM ASSOCIATION OFFICERS ELECTED

January 15, 2011

GYPSUM ASSOCIATION UPDATES ON-LINE CEU PROGRAMS

December 1 , 2010

GYPSUM ASSOCIATION RELEASES REVISED FINISHING RECOMMENDATION

August 13, 2010

GYPSUM ASSOCIATION RELEASES NEW EDITION OF APPLICATION STANDARD

April 26, 2010

GYPSUM ASSOCIATION OFFICERS ELECTED

March 10, 2010

GYPSUM ASSOCIATION ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO CHAIR ASTM SUBCOMMITTEE

July 8, 2009

GYPSUM ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES NEW EDITION OF FIRE RESISTANCE DESIGN MANUAL

January 2, 2009

GYPSUM ASSOCIATION OFFERS NEW CEU COURSE – FREE

July 22, 2008

GYPSUM ASSOCIATION VIDEO WINS AWARD

February 12, 2008

MICHAEL A. GARDNER EARNS CERTIFIED ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE CREDENTIAL

January 31, 2008

REVISED EVALUATION REPORT ISSUED

Industry Information

  1. GA Publishes GA-216-10 in French

    Jan 06 2012
  2. Evaluation Report Reissued

    Jan 05 2012
  3. Gypsum Industry Brochure

    Nov 14 2011
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Course Offerings

  • Online Course: GA-600
  • Online Quiz: GA-600
  • Online Course: GA-214/GA-216
  • Online Quiz: GA-214/GA-216
  • Online Course: GA-216E
  • Online Quiz: GA-216E
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GA Publications

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    Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products Digital Download (GA-216-10)

    This illustrated booklet describes the most up-to-date industry recommendations for the proper installation and finishing of gypsum board, including related accessories, over a variety of substrates and framing.

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    Fire Resistance Design Manual Digital Download (GA-600-09)

    The 19th edition of the Gypsum Association’s flagship publication depicts over 390 systems that may be used for fire-rated walls and partitions, floor/ceiling systems, roof/ceiling systems, and to protect columns, beams, and girders.

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© 2011-2012 Gypsum Association • 6525 Belcrest Road, Suite 480, Hyattsville, MD 20782 • Phone: 301.277.8686 • Fax: 301.277.8747 • E-mail: info@gypsum.org
  • About GA
    • Mission Statement
    • Association Members
    • What is Gypsum
    • Contact Information
  • Publications
    • Purchase Publications
    • Download Publications Library
    • Current Editions
    • Complimentary Brochures
    • Canadian French Publication Library
  • Media and News
    • Press Releases
    • Media Guide
    • Newsletters
    • Article Reprints
    • Case Histories
  • Technical Information
    • Architects, Engineers, Designers
    • Contractors & Builders
    • Code Enforcement Officials
    • Distributors
    • Environmental
    • Using Gypsum Board for Walls and Ceilings
  • Industry Statistics
  • Education
    • Online Courses
  • Links
    • Association Members
    • Allied Organizations
  • Other GA Websites