The Gypsum Products Development Association (GPDA) represents the four major gypsum board and plaster manufacturers in the UK and Ireland – British Gypsum, Siniat, Knauf and Gyproc.
Objectives
The primary function of the GPDA is to develop and encourage the understanding of gypsum-based building products and systems and to pioneer new applications for these products. It also has an ongoing commitment to advise on matters of environmental impact, energy conservation and health and safety, wherever gypsum based products are used.
News
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
GPDA is seeking candidates to fill its new role of Technical Director as it continues its drive to re-energise its approach to the market sector.
This role supports the Association’s technical committee and requires someone with a fundamental understanding of the drylining industry and who is familiar with technical standards and the issues that affect the sector. This is a remote / home-based role, with a requirement to travel in the UK and Ireland for meetings.
For more information and a copy of the role description click here
SMOKE SHAFTS
The GPDA are working closely with other trade associations and industry stakeholders, with a view to developing a unified position on the use of gypsum systems in conjunction with mechanically ventilated smoke extraction systems. We are aware of current concerns, but without clear alignment of the standards that pertain to mechanical smoke control, the GPDA and its members are currently only able to provide limited information in relation to the perceived issues. Further information will be published in due course.
Plasterboard Road Map
The GPDA and its partners in the Plasterboard Sustainability Partnership (PSP) developed the Plasterboard Sustainability Action Plan to enable plasterboard to maintain its prominent position as a construction material through further positive steps to reduce environmental impacts throughout the product life cycle.
The PSP set five broad objectives for the action plan:
- efficient manufacturing
- safer handling
- towards zero waste to landfill
- making the most of materials
- partnering on sustainability
Plasterboard safety labelling
As part of the GPDA’s commitment to continuous safety improvement, UK and Irish plasterboard manufacturers added printed guidance on manual handling to plasterboard products.
This safe handling guidance was one of a number of initiatives generated by an industry-wide forum led by the Health & Safety Executive and comprises: a warning triangle, a graphic showing a two-person board lift, board weight, and a statement to ‘Handle Safely’. These four parts now appear on the reverse face of plasterboard products, alongside existing technical and compliance information, manufactured by GPDA members.
Eurogypsum
The GPDA is an active member of Eurogypsum, the European Federation of national associations of producers of gypsum product manufacturers, based in Brussels. Its objective is to promote a sustainable built environment for Europe through the environmental, social and economic benefits of gypsum. They aim to do this by:
- Anticipating industrial changes for sustainable construction
- Contributing to a sustainable European policy framework for green growth with high environmental, social and economic standards;
- Shaping opinion through position papers, industry best practice and initiatives;
- Supporting EU legislation with EU funded projects;
- Developing networks with relevant stakeholders.
Our members
Siniat
(Etex Building Perfomance)
Marsh Lane
Easton in Gordano
Bristol
BS20 0NF
Tel: 01275 377773
www.etex-bp.co.uk
Gyproc
Unit 4 Kilcarbery Business Park
Nangor Rd.
Dublin 22
Tel: 00353 1 6298400
www.gyproc.ie
Knauf
Kemsley Fields Business Park
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 8SR
Tel: 01795 424499
www.knauf.co.uk
British Gypsum
East Leake
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE12 6HX
Tel: 0115 945 1000
www.british-gypsum.com