1. Main Contractor
„Framework Agreement‟

2. Agenda
British Gypsum ‘A Brief Overview’
The ‘Framework Agreement’ – Key Benefits
• Regional & National Technical Support - Standardisation
• Commercial Support – Sub Contractor & Distribution Link
• Plasterboard Recycling Service
Our Commitment to Innovation through Design
Environmental & Sustainability
Supporting Literature
Close & Questions

3. Flat Glass Building Distribution Packaging
High Performance
Materials
Construction Products
Areas of activity
No.1 in Europe - No. 2 WorldwideNo.1 in EuropeNo.1 in Europe - No. 3 Worldwide
No.1 Worldwide for Ceramics, Plastics,
Abrasives & Reinforcements
No.1 Worldwide for Gypsum,
Insulation, Mortar & Pipe

4. 45,000 employees worldwide
26% of Saint-Gobain annual sales
Group employees 192,000 across 64
countries
Gypsum - Insulation - Industrial Mortars - Exterior
products - Pipe

5. Manufacture Sites
East Leake,
Leicestershire
Barrow, Leicestershire
Sherburn, Leeds
Kirkby Thore, Cumbria
Roberstsbridge, East
Sussex

7. Drywall Academy Locations
• Erith, Kent
• Kirkby Thore, Cumbria
• East Leake, Leicestershire
• Clevedon, Bristol
• South Lanakshire (Satellite)
• Mobile Unit New for 2013

8. Technical Support
• Early Involvement – Specification & Project Detailing.
• System Standardisation and Re-Use of Specifications.
• Waste Minimisation.
• Support the „Project/ Site Team‟.
• Best „Commercial‟ System Specification.
• Full Project Specification Packs.
• Bespoke Product Sizes (minimum quantities)
• On-Site „Toolbox Talks‟.
• Area Technical Support Manager – On Site.
• Additional „National Technical Support Line.
• On-Line U Value Calculations.
• Specsure Lifetime Warranty.

9. „Commercial Support‟
• Regional Area Sales Manager
• Early understanding of projects.
• Sub – Contractors & Installer Direct Contact
• Support the Preferred Distribution Routes
within the Supply Chain
• The „Opportunity‟ to price.

10. Plasterboard Recycling Service
Regional Hub Offer – Reducing Lorry Miles.
Bags/ Skips/ Wheelie Bins/ Wait n‟ Load
Service generates „Site Waste Data‟
Post Project Analysis
Prefer to Design out Waste and not Recycle at all!

11. Innovation Programme
“20% of current
Saint Gobain Products
– did not exist Five
Years Ago”.

12. Folded Edge Channel

13. Thistle Spray Plaster

14. Thistle Durafinish
Plaster

15. Tested to be far above performance
requirements of BS5234 – Severe Duty
Incorporates „Rigidur‟ Board
Capable of securing Heavy Fixings on a single
layer without additional pattresing
Excellent Acoustic Value – up to Rw 52Db on a
single layer.
Can be recycled
No additional or specialist components to
complete the system

16. Glasroc Tilebacker

17. ActivAir
Technology

18. Innovation Programme
The Future?
• Through the Wall System Specification – Habitat
• Focus on Board Weights and Sizes.
• Lighter Boards/ Higher Acoustic Performance.
• Extension of existing Ceiling Range and ActivAir.
• Off – Site Capabilities.
• Higher „Fixing Strength‟ Plasterboard.

19. Environmental and
Sustainability
BES 6001 – Responsible Resourcing
of Construction Products
• Ultimate assurance to Clients & Stakeholders that products and
materials are sourced responsibly and sustainably.
• Increase the range of Business Opportunities and assisting in
meeting project requirements.
• Access to additional credits for BREEAM and Code for
Sustainable Homes.
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
System
• Demonstration of our Environmental Commitment to
Stakeholders.
• Reduce operational costs through reduced energy consumption
and use of natural resources

20. 2013 Document
Coming Soon

22. Environmental and Sustainability
cont‟• Recent Investment into 128
„Teardrop Trailers‟ with CEVA
Logistics
• British Gypsum have reduced
the overall thickness of
Plasterboard Hoods – by 34%
• Over the past 3 Years, we
have reduced the weight of
Thistle Bagged Plaster by
10g/m2
• As one of the UK‟s largest
Pallet purchasers – the return
rate has nearly doubled over
the last 3 years.

23. Supporting Literature

24. Questions and Thank you