Saint-Gobain opens new EUR 50 mln plasterboard plant in central Romania
<p>French group Saint-Gobain has successfully launched its second plasterboard production plant in Turda, central Romania. This milestone follows extensive production tests initiated at the end of last year and the completion of a detailed handover program.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new line, which represents an investment exceeding EUR 50 million, spans 14,000 sqm and includes advanced equipment for grinding, calcinating, plate forming, drying, and stacking plasterboard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This modern technology enhances production speed and capacity while prioritizing energy efficiency, aligning with Saint-Gobain's commitment to sustainable building materials. The new line operates with lower specific energy consumption for both calcination and drying processes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This new line, operating at optimal parameters, marks a significant step towards enhancing our production efficiency and expanding our product range to better serve our growing customer base," said Ovidiu Păscuțiu, CEO of Saint-Gobain Group in Romania.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The increased production capacity is expected to create over 100 new jobs, boosting local and regional economic opportunities. Additionally, Saint-Gobain plans to explore exporting products manufactured in Turda to neighboring countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saint-Gobain continues to strengthen its presence in Romania, employing around 2,000 people across 14 industrial sites.</p>

<p><em>andrei@romania-insider.com</em></p>

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