# GypTech to build second gypsum board plant in Ecuador

GypTech, a gypsum board manufacturer belonging to Grupo Ferremundo, announced plans to build a second plant in Ecuador to quadruple its production capacity. The company started operations in 2023 with a plant in Durán and has achieved 25% market share.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-12-22
- Where: Ecuador, Ecuador
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: announced
- Capacity: quadruple production (exact capacity not stated)
- Products: gypsum boards, metal profiles, construction complements
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [GypTech](https://endata.com/companies/89314.md)
- [Grupo Ferremundo](https://endata.com/companies/89315.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [eluniverso.com](https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/economia/gyptech-ferremundo-inversion-nueva-fabrica-gypsum-duran-edmundo-vejar-ecuador-2026-nota/), 2025-12-22: "En dos años fábrica de 'gypsum' alcanzó 25 % de participación y en 2026 cuadruplicará su producción con nueva planta."

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