Created in 1990 as a division of Imperial Manufacturing Group, IBP is based in Richibucto, N.B.<\/span>, and operates five manufacturing facilities in New Brunswick<\/span>, Quebec<\/span>, Ontario<\/span>, Alberta<\/span> and British Columbia<\/span>. The company focuses on technical expertise and dependable service in residential and commercial construction across Canada<\/span>.<\/p>\n \u201cExpanding CGC\u2019s portfolio through the acquisition of IBP is a strategic investment in the future of Canadian manufacturing and construction,\u201d said Steve Youngblut<\/span>, president of CGC. \u201cThis acquisition is an important step forward in our goal to provide Canadian builders with the strongest, most reliable supply chain in the industry. By bringing together CGC\u2019s expertise in wall and ceiling products with IBP\u2019s leadership in steel framing, we are better positioned to serve customers from coast to coast and support the country\u2019s housing and infrastructure priorities.\u201d<\/p>\n This acquisition is a step in CGC\u2019s long-term strategy to strengthen its core business and expand into new product categories. It accelerates CGC\u2019s national growth strategy, following major investments in Little Narrows, N.S.<\/span>, and Wheatland County, Alta., and supports the evolving needs of the Canadian construction market. By adding IBP\u2019s complementary portfolio and network of five plants across Canada<\/span>, CGC hopes it is positioned to provide customers with an even broader suite of building solutions, better meet the evolving needs of the Canadian construction market and further support the government\u2019s housing and infrastructure goals.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are proud to become part of the CGC family and join forces with a company that shares our commitment to Canadian manufacturing, innovation and builders,\u201d said Cesare Minchillo<\/span>, current president of IBP. \u201cThis acquisition brings together two Canadian companies with complementary strengths and shared values. By working together, we will be able to enhance our product offerings, expand our reach and continue supporting Canada\u2019s<\/span> builders with the highest standards of service and reliability. We look forward to the new possibilities this creates for our team and our customers across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"-\"](\"https:\/\/www.canadiancontractor.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1284.png\")
CGC Inc., a manufacturer of gypsum-based building materials in Canada<\/span>, has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Imperial Building Products, a Canadian manufacturer of steel framing components, drywall trims, accessories and proprietary structural solutions. This acquisition will mark is described as part of CGC\u2019s long-term strategy to invest in Canadian manufacturing, strengthen domestic supply chains and support the growing demand for housing and infrastructure across the country.<\/p>\n