# Etex invests $44M in Siniat plasterboard operations across Australia

Etex is investing AUD 44 million across its Siniat manufacturing network in Australia, including upgrades at sites in Altona, Hazelmere, Bundaberg and Matraville, to increase plasterboard production capacity and create 14 new jobs.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2026-07-20
- Where: Altona (Victoria), Hazelmere (Western Australia), Bundaberg (Queensland), Matraville (New South Wales), Australia
- Value: $29.0M (44.0M AUD)
- Jobs: 14
- Starts operating: Q2 2027
- Status: announced
- Products: plasterboard
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Etex](https://endata.com/companies/28996.md)
- [Siniat GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/31094.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [siniat.com.au](https://www.siniat.com.au/en-au/news/3353668/), 2026-07-20: "Etex is reinforcing its commitment to Australia through a strategic investment program across its Siniat manufacturing network, totalling AUD 44 million."
- [etexgroup.com](https://www.etexgroup.com/en/news/3353894/), 2026-07-22: "Australia is a key growth market for Etex, where we have built a strong industrial footprint and long-standing relationships with our customers."

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