British Gypsum has announced the launch of its new website as part of its wider commitment to continue to provide better data, tools and support for its partner construction customers. The website delivers a range of new features and is one of the steps that British Gypsum is taking following an in depth review of its approach to data and marketing integrity, to help raise building standards … [Read more...]
WISE welcome British Gypsum as members to improve diversity in STEM roles
It’s widely known that science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are male-dominated fields, but British Gypsum is helping to bridge the gap. The UK’s leading manufacturer of high-performance drylining solutions has joined WISE – Women in Science and Engineering – with the goal of attracting more women into STEM roles. British Gypsum’s membership will allow the organisation to … [Read more...]
British Gypsum donates £10,000 to struggling charities this Christmas
Christmas parties may be cancelled this year, but British Gypsum is still spreading Christmas cheer. The manufacturer is gifting £10,000 to a number of causes, including children’s charity Barnardo’s and construction industry charity CRASH. Their gift to Charity this December recognises the shortfall in cash many charities have experienced due to COVID-19 and mirrors the average amount raised … [Read more...]
ONE IN A MILLION: BRITISH GYPSUM’S KIRKBY THORE TEAM ACHIEVE RECORD SAFETY MILESTONE
We may be living in unpredictable times, but when it comes to safety, you can rely on British Gypsum’s Kirkby Thore team. Based at the Kirkby Thore works near Penrith, in Cumbria the Kirkby Thore manufacturing team has reached the impressive feat of one million hours without a lost-time accident, which Operations Director Mike Emson attributes to “high … [Read more...]
BRITISH GYPSUM HIGHLIGHTS TRAINING SUPPORT FOR GREEN HOMES GRANT SCHEME
The government is due to launch its £2 billion Green Homes Grant scheme in late September, which will enable homeowners to make savings on their energy bills while lowering CO2 emissions. British Gypsum is offering a range of training and products to ensure tradespeople are well-equipped to help make homes more energy efficient. Internal wall insulation (IWI) - which offers a versatile way to … [Read more...]
Site Ready Skimming Course Developed into Official NOCN Qualification
In a positive move for the future of skills and talent in the plastering industry, British Gypsum has announced that its Site Ready Skimming Course has been successfully developed into a nationally recognised qualification, working in collaboration with the qualifications awarding body NOCN. From the 1st October 2020, colleges and training providers offering the accredited course will now be … [Read more...]
PLASTERING STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
The skills of over 30 plastering students from Northumberland College are benefitting from a national partnership with one of the UK’s leading providers of manufacturing materials. The Level 1, 2 and 3 Diploma in Plastering students, aged between 16 to 19 are gaining real working experience in using a range of industry materials and products donated by British Gypsum. Northumberland College … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Test for British Gypsum’s Thistlepro Durafinish
British Gypsum’s ThistlePro DuraFinish skimming plaster plays a significant role in protecting the walls from accidental damage at a new sensory room facility for charity organisation Autism Isolation No More. Autism Isolation No More is a charity organisation set up to prevent isolation for families affected by autistic spectrum condition. The charity’s original base was a converted unit in a … [Read more...]
British Gypsum’s Thistle Plaster Packaging Gets a Revamp
British Gypsum is updating the packaging across its Thistle plaster ranges for the convenience of end-users. In line with the recent rebrand of British Gypsum’s plaster ranges to ThistlePro (performance plasters), Thistle Essential (standard plasters) and Repair (patching and repair products), the company is now also rolling out plaster bag redesigns to better reflect a modern look and feel … [Read more...]
British Gypsum Rebrands Its Plaster Products Into Three Classifications for Ease of Reference
Grouping its plasters into three distinct categories, British Gypsum has rebranded its four Thistle performance plasters to ThistlePro, its standard plaster range to Thistle Essential and its patching and repair products now fall under Thistle Repair. The rebrand has been introduced to offer easier reference to installers for choosing the correct plaster for a specific job. Thistle plaster … [Read more...]
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