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March 2008

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New Lafarge joint compound plant

Lafarge North America has announced the construction of a new joint-compound manufacturing facility adjacent to its Silver Grove, Ky., gypsum wallboard plant.

The plant's fully automated production line will produce all of Lafarge's ready-mixed joint compounds, including Rapid Coat, Classic Coat, Rapid Coat Mid-Weight and Rapid Deco brands. In addition, the new plant will produce Rapid Coat Low Dust, Lafarge's newest joint compound product.

Construction has begun at the facility, and the first product is expected to ship by January 2009.

(703) 480-3600
www.lafarge-na.com


 


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