Press Releases

January 23, 2024

Gypsum Association’s Michael Schmeida to Chair ASTM Committee E05

SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan.  23, 2024 — The Gypsum Association (GA) is pleased to announce that Michael Schmeida, MSc, LEED AP, the association’s Director of Codes, […]
September 20, 2023

GA-214-2021 Levels of Finish for Gypsum Panel Products Translated into Spanish and French

SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time, the Gypsum Association (GA) has translated GA-214-2021 Levels of Finish for Gypsum Panel Products […]
September 22, 2022

Gypsum Association Translates Technical Documents into French and Spanish

Silver Spring, Maryland – September 22, 2022 The Gypsum Association (GA) has translated two code referenced publications into French and Spanish. GA-216-2021 Application and Finishing of […]
February 3, 2022

Revised Levels of Finish for Gypsum Panel Products Released

GA-214-2021 reflects the work of allied industry partners. Silver Spring, MD – February 2, 2022 –the Gypsum Association (GA) is pleased to announce the release of […]
July 21, 2021

Gypsum Association Supports Research Aimed At Drywall Recycling and Landfill Diversion

Limiting carbon dioxide emissions could be added bonus. Silver Spring, MD – July 22, 2021, The Gypsum Association (GA), in partnership with Divert NS, in Nova […]
July 8, 2021

Gypsum Association Releases Three Revised Code-Referenced Publications

New offerings include flagship GA-600-2021 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual Silver Spring, MD – July 8, 2021 –the Gypsum Association (GA) is pleased to […]
May 27, 2021

Gypsum Association Releases Revised EPD for Glass Mat Panels

Document provides environmental footprint for commonly used building material. Silver Spring, MD – May 27, 2021, The Gypsum Association (GA) has released a revised and updated […]
May 29, 2020

Gypsum Association Announces 2020-2021 Officers

Silver Spring, Maryland, May 29, 2020 – The Gypsum Association announces the election of the following officers to the Board of Directors for 2020-2021: Chair of […]
April 30, 2020

Gypsum Association Releases Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Typical 5/8” Type X North American Wallboard

Document provides environmental footprint for commonly used building material. Silver Spring, MD – April 30, 2020, The Gypsum Association (GA) has released a revised and updated […]