CertainTeed Gypsum Inc., a manufacturer of construction materials, will build a wallboard manufacturing facility in Person County.  The company plans to create 89 jobs during the next three years in Roxboro.  The project will benefit from a $300,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.

“As North Carolina’s economic recovery builds strength, our state continues to attract growing manufacturing companies like this one and new jobs for our deserving citizens,” said Gov. Perdue.  “Our skilled and adaptable workforce, custom training programs and aggressive business recruiting are drawing companies nationwide looking for the best location to thrive.”

Tampa-based CertainTeed Gypsum Inc. is a leading North American maker of gypsum wallboard and related products used in commercial and residential construction.

CertainTeed plans to build a highly efficient gypsum wallboard manufacturing facility in Roxboro, with a planned investment of $160 million over three years.  Salaries for the new jobs will vary by job function, but the annual average wage for the new jobs will be $55,247, not including benefits.  That is above the Person County average annual wage of $30,524.

For more information about CertainTeed Corp. and its subsidiaries, including job opportunities with the company, go to: www.certainteed.com/.