Gyproc, Ireland’s leading manufacturer of plaster and plasterboard and part of the Saint-Gobain group, has just announced the creation of 14 new jobs at its manufacturing facility in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan.

The announcement of the new jobs comes as Gyproc moves to a new four shift operation meaning the company now has the capability to manufacture on a 24/7 basis.

Brian Dolan, Managing Director of Saint-Gobain Construction Products in Ireland commented, “We are delighted to announce details of these 14 new positions today, which marks a key step in the continued growth and development of Gyproc in Ireland. The decision to move to a four shift pattern and recruit these additional employees will help us meet increasing demand from the construction sector as it continues to gather pace.”

Recruitment for the 14 positions, which represents a 10% increase on the overall number of employees at Kingscourt, has already been completed with the additional shift coming into effect on Monday November 6^th.

Saint-Gobain in Ireland is made up of some of the best known and respected companies in the construction sector, including Gyproc, Isover, Weber, Ecophon, JP Corry, Bassetts, Performance Plastics and PDM. Together they offer a range of high performance energy-saving products and solutions to help create a more sustainable built environment.

Saint-Gobain employs approximately 700 people on the island of Ireland.