Saint Gobain India Pvt Ltd – Gyproc Business announced the grant of license to use the ISI mark for its Gypsum plasterboards from the Bureau of Indian Standards for its Wada plant, Palghar district, Maharashtra.

“This is the first time that a manufacturer in India has received the sought-after ISI mark for its gypsum plasterboards, a recognition for the highest standard of manufacturing in the country,” the company said. The certification is valid via IS No: IS 2095: Part 1: 2011 for gypsum plasterboard manufacturing of various thickness boards.

A pioneer in light weight interior construction practices, Gyproc India is one of the market leaders in India, known especially for gypsum based plasterboards. ISI Marked boards are the most preferred choice for all sectors and are becoming increasingly prevalent in the growing urban clusters across the country.

Speaking about the BIS certification Venkat Subramanian, Regional CEO – Construction Products India, Managing Director – Gyproc India said “We have always believed that Gyproc India has the potential to play a noteworthy role in shaping the future of the Indian construction landscape. This certification is a significant milestone for us to continue our commitment to the highest quality standards whilst becoming the reference for sustainable habitat in India. We, at Gyproc India, aim to further strengthen our India footprint by spearheading innovative and technology-driven solutions with high-performance and superior products.”

Gyproc India aims to develop the gypsum industry across the country through distributed manufacturing, skill development and market development initiatives. Currently, the company has three manufacturing plants in India strategically located in North, West and South India. The plants are considered a class apart, delivering superior products to provide solutions for ceilings, drywall partitions and plastering.