CPKC gypsum plant service will start soon at CGC Inc.’s new plant in Wheatland County, Alberta. The facility will manufacture gypsum wallboard. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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The 220,000-square-foot facility is expected to open before summer. As Progressive Railroading reported, CGC said the plant will increase production. The increase covers the company’s sheetrock wallboard across western Canada.

Rail access for the CGC Inc. plant

Construction began two years ago on the CA$210 million facility. In a CPKC social media post, officials said the plant is next to CPKC’s mainline in Wheatland County. Also, the location gives CGC direct rail access for inbound bulk materials. It will also help the company reach additional markets.

CGC officials said the new plant was designed as the company’s most environmentally friendly and sustainable facility. The statement covers CGC’s 120-year history.

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