In 1916, they disrupted the construction world with the invention of Sheetrock® panels, changing the way interior walls were installed. A sales representative named it Sheetrock® and their most well-known product was born.

Today, USG is a market leader in wallboard and gypsum products in North America, but they also invented latex paint, mineral fiber ceiling tiles, shaft wall elevator systems and Durock® cement panels along the way. These products sped up the building process and improved the way buildings could be designed and built. USG have helped build some of the world’s most iconic structures, such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Lotte Tower in Seoul, and the Freedom Tower in New York.

Today, Ecophon is comprised of two divisions that help out customers design the spaces we all live, work and play in.

The Gypsum Division is home to the iconic products like Sheetrock® brand drywall and joint treatment that made USG synonymous with high-quality building materials and solutions, as well as innovative products and systems that simplify work, speed up the construction process and reduce the number of people required on job sites.

The Ceilings Division includes products from traditional grid suspension ceiling systems, the industry’s first integrated acoustical drywall system and specialty products that inspire thoughtful designs.