The Plaster Product Manufacturing industry produces a wide range of gypsum-based products that are used principally for the internal and external cladding of buildings (notably plasterboard, plaster powder or premix).
Several large-scale gypsum plasterboard manufacturers dominate the local industry. CSR Limited, Boral Limited, Knauf Group Australia and BGCAustralia together account for approximately two-thirds of annual industry revenue and all of the domestic production of plasterboard. These largest players have the capacity to manufacture a wide range of plaster-based products and accessories, and have networks of distribution and marketing offices.
Companies in this industry manufacture plaster, plasterboard or other products composed wholly or principally of gypsum. The industry also includes companies that manufacture processed lightweight aggregates or other expanded non-metallic minerals.
The report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecast, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.