History

CSR Gyprock introduced paper-faced plasterboard into the Australian market in 1947. Since then, Gyprock has become Australian for plasterboard.

A history of innovation

Gyprock transformed building in Australia with the introduction of paper-faced plasterboard in 1947. This revolution enabled lightweight construction, saving time and reducing building costs.

Gyprock has a proud history of leading the market with constant innovation, delivering new products and systems to improve building performance, technology and services to make life easier for specifiers, builders and contractors.

2025 Glasroc X Sheathing Board, manufactured by Saint-Gobain, was launched to market. Suitable for use in climate zones 2-8.
2024 Gyprock Decorative Cornice range expanded, welcoming Gyprock Opera.
2024 Gyprock's newest addition to the DIY compounds range, Gyprock One Patch.
2023 Gyprock Aquachek 10mm evolved to offer the same moisture resistance, tile weight and breaking strength properties, now in a lighter board
2023 The Red Book’s newest edition was released as the Industry’s most recognised and respected technical publication
2023 Saw the launch of Gyprock HD plasterboard, featuring a high-density core & heavy-duty liner paper providing enhanced impact & acoustic performance
2023 Gyprock EC08 Extreme plasterboard was released for where the highest impact resistance is critical
2022 4 new designs added to the Gyptone range and 5 new designs added to the Gyprock Rigitone Perforated Plasterboard range
2022 Gyprock Enviro Paper Tape was launched, manufactured in Australia from 100% recycled paper
2021 Released new Gyprock Gold Topping formula
2021 Gyprock HD Screw specifically designed for use on Gyprock high density plasterboards
2020 Gyprock Less Mess DYI Jointing Range was introduced
2020 Developed Gyprock Ultra-Base MR 60, a premium lightweight base coat with superior moisture and mould resistance
2019 Gyprock FibaFuse Tape launched for for professional plasterers and renovators
2019 Gyprock Shaft Liner MP provides enhanced protection against mould growth
2018 Innovative Boundary Wall system delivers flexible build options
2018 Gyptone Flexible joins the perforated range, with two patterns available
2017 New Red Book and cloud based app introduced
2017 Gyprock partners with Jimeoin to celebrate 70 years of manufacturing
2016 Introduced Rigitone and Gyptone perforated plasterboard
2016 Club Gyprock is launched for contractors across Australia
2015 Sensitive plasterboard launched, and together with EC08 Complete, was approved by National Asthma Council’s Sensitive Choice Program
2014 Developed market leading Optimised Core technology for stronger and lighter boards
2012 Aria and Alto cornice designs help add style to homes, along with Gyprock Ultra-Top, a premium lightweight topping compound
2012 EC08 Complete joins the range, with mould, moisture, impact, acoustic and fire properties in one board
2008 EC08 Fire, Impact and Partition environmental plasterboards are first to be accredited by Good Environmental Choice Australia
2008 Base Coat 20 joins the range
2008 Superchek joins the range with improved impact and acoustic properties for busy Australian homes
2007 Gyprock adds Base Coat 90 to the industry-leading range of taping compounds
2004 Impactchek is launched, providing a more impact resistant lining option
2004 Stylish Jazz cornice is developed
2003 Concerto cornice is launched
2003 Soundchek introduced for higher performance homes
2003 Easy-Flow all-purpose joint compound makes jointing easier
2001 Easy-Finish topping-compound is launched
2001 Security Wall system offers increased protection for commercial buildings and apartments
1998 Wet Area Base Coat introduced
1998 Base Coat 60 joins the range
1997 Flexible enables curved walls and ceilings
1996 Perforated plasterboard provides improved acoustics for ceilings
1995 The introduction of Acrylic Stud Adhesive simplifies plasterboard fixing
1992 Revolutionary Controlled Density technology reduces weights of standard 10mm, 13mm and Supaceil
1991 Supaceil is introduced, a 10mm no-sag board for ceilings
1990 New Gyprock Research Centre opens
1990 Jointmaster topping compound is revealed
1987 Total-Coat Lite is introduced, providing an all-purpose jointing compound in wet and dry formulas
1982 Super Fyrchek with clay offers improved fire performance
1968 Base Coat 45 is introduced
1965 Cornice Cement joins the range
1964 GB100 Plasterboard cement introduced
1962 Gyprock’s development of vinyl cements solves joint cement cracking
1947 Gyprock paper-faced plasterboard introduced to the Australian market