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USG is a manufacturer and distributor of building materials based in Chicago, Illinois. The company manufactures and sells gypsum wallboard (drywall), wallboard finishing materials, tile backers and underlayment, and ...

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Defensive building materials play with dominant wallboard market share, benefiting from residential recovery, but strategic...

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Industry Residential Building Materials
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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USG Corporation Overview

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USG is a manufacturer and distributor of building materials based in Chicago, Illinois. The company manufactures and sells gypsum wallboard (drywall), wallboard finishing materials, tile backers and underlayment, and ceiling tile and grid. The company's products are used to construct walls, ceilings, roofs, and floors in commercial, residential, and institutional structures.

Strategic Profile

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USG is the leading wallboard producer in the U.S. with 26% market share and the second-leading ceiling tile producer with 35% market share. The company operates through three segments: Gypsum, Ceilings, and USG Boral Building Products (UBBP).

Competitive Landscape

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Top competitors include companies like Boral, StepStone Group and Beacon. In the drywall market, USG competes against National Gypsum and Knauf (its parent company). In ceilings, it faces competition from Armstrong World Industries and Knauf. Regional distributors and integrated builders also compete in segments.

Industry Context

USG Corporation operates in Residential Building Materials.

Key facts

Founded: 1901 · Headquarters: Chicago, US · Employees: 6,900 · Revenue: N/A · Market cap: N/A

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  • Holds 26% U.S. market share in wallboard, the category leader in drywall
  • Christopher Macey became President and CEO on April 1, 2026, following Christopher Griffin's retirement on June 30, 2026
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Recent developments

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  • April 2026Christopher Macey appointed President and CEO, effective April 1, 2026
  • February 2026CEO transition announced with Christopher Griffin retiring June 30, 2026 after 30+ years
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Gypsum/Drywall ProductsMajor U.S. drywall and gypsum products manufacturer→Ceiling Tiles & SystemsLeading ceiling tile and flooring systems manufacturer→Building Materials DistributionNational building materials distributor→Building Products & SystemsInternational building products manufacturer→

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Frequently asked questions

What does USG Corporation do?+
USG is a manufacturer and distributor of building materials based in Chicago, Illinois. The company manufactures and sells gypsum wallboard (drywall), wallboard finishing materials, tile backers and underlayment, and ...
What is USG Corporation's Cyborg Score?+
USG Corporation has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are USG Corporation's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Gypsum/Drywall Products, Ceiling Tiles & Systems, Building Materials Distribution, Building Products & Systems. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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