Supporting growth for a global leader in wallboard
Since its incorporation in 1993, Gypsum Technologies (Gyptech) has become a global leader in the design, construction and commissioning of wallboard equipment and services. Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Gyptech provides complete turnkey solutions for automated gypsum board plants that convert raw gypsum into high-quality finished wallboard.
The company’s team of engineers, designers, operations and maintenance personnel is unmatched in the industry for delivering state-of-the-art wallboard production systems. With offices in North America, Europe and South America, Gyptech has been responsible for supplying the equipment for the majority of new wallboard production over the last decade.
Transaction
In October 2015, Wynnchurch Capital completed a growth investment in Gyptech alongside management and employees. Wynnchurch is partnering with management to strategically grow the business on a global scale.
Opportunity
Gyptech was an opportunity for Wynnchurch to acquire a global market leader and build upon its presence in the building products space. Gyptech’s unrivaled commitment to customer service, engineering support and thought leadership in the industry have established the company as the preferred supplier for wallboard plant equipment and systems. We believe the company is well positioned in the industry for global expansion tied to housing growth and greater adoption of gypsum wallboard as a material choice.
Strategy
Wynnchurch and Gyptech are working together to capitalize on growth in the industry by pursuing organic and strategic add-ons across the product portfolio.