USG's Southard Closure Could Reshape the Specialty Gypsum Market

USG's Southard Closure Could Reshape the Specialty Gypsum Market

A Major Change Is Coming to North American Gypsum Supply

The North American specialty gypsum market is approaching an important change.USG recently announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Southard, Oklahoma, in November 2026. As operations wind down, the company also plans to phase out the majority of specialized industrial products manufactured at the facility.For manufacturers that rely on Alpha Hemihydrate, Beta Hemihydrate, Dental Gypsum, Anhydrite, and other specialty gypsum products, the announcement raises an important question: Is your supply strategy prepared for what comes next?