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Trurock now contains a powerful mould inhibitor
8/8/2024
Trurock now contains a powerful mould inhibitor
Trurock has always incorporated impact, water and fire resistance and provided superb acoustic performance, but Siniat has now added a powerful mould inhibitor to its formulation.
The Siniat Story
8/7/2024
The Siniat Story
Early in 2021 the global, lightweight construction brand Siniat was established in Australia, but our business has been around for much longer. What is the story behind the brand and our company?
What does GreenTag certification mean?
6/7/2024
What does GreenTag certification mean?
The Siniat range of plasterboard products has been certified to Version 4.0 of Global GreenTag’s GreenRate certification. Global GreenTag is a robust, trusted and widely recognised ecolabel. Their GreenRate program is a product rating system designed to meet the requirements of the Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star® ‘Sustainable Products’ credits.
Another solar milestone completed
21/6/2024
Another solar milestone completed
Almost exactly one year after celebrating the completion of a solar installation at its Altona plant in Victoria, Etex Australia completed another installation of a similar scope and size at their Matraville plant in NSW.
Siniat showcasing at Sydney Build 2024
11/4/2024
Siniat showcasing at Sydney Build 2024
We are thrilled to be making our debut at the Sydney Build Expo 2024! We will be exhibiting together with Equitone and Promat at Australia's largest construction and design show taking place on 1-2 May at ICC Sydney.
Siniat sponsors series on popular podcast
3/4/2024
Siniat sponsors series on popular podcast
Siniat’s National Architectural Manager, Nazli Almasirad and Head of Carbon and Circularity with Perspektiv Australia, Patrick Jeannerat recently combined their expertise for an episode on the popular podcast Talking Architecture & Design.
Siniat publishes metal and plasterboard EPDs
18/3/2024
Siniat publishes metal and plasterboard EPDs
Siniat recently published Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for Siniat's plasterboard and metal products. The EPD's are registered with EPD Australasia and now available for download.
Etex closes acquisition of BGC plasterboard and fibre cement business
1/3/2024
Etex closes acquisition of BGC plasterboard and fibre cement business
Etex has closed the acquisition of West Australian construction materials company BGC’s plasterboard and fibre cement businesses on 1st March 2024. Through this deal, Etex expands its sustainable activities in the attractive Australian and New Zealand markets, with significant growth opportunities.
Explore our latest whitepapers
6/12/2023
Explore our latest whitepapers
In 2023 Siniat partnered with Architecture & Design for the research and development of industry related whitepapers. These Siniat whitepapers offer interesting background and solutions on various topics that are relevant to professionals in the construction industry, including builders, architects and building designers.
Siniat Christmas hours 2023
22/11/2023
Siniat Christmas hours 2023
All of Siniat’s distribution centres, manufacturing facilities and offices will be closed for the Christmas season from 22nd December 2023, and reopen again on 8th January.
It's easy to Opt2act
1/11/2023
It's easy to Opt2act
Etex Australia is the only manufacturer of plasterboard and metal systems in Australia to offer an opt-in carbon neutral program, certified by Climate Active. Etex Australia is the manufacturer of Siniat products and the opt-in program is available for a wide range of locally made plasterboard and metal products.
Sustainability Awards Finalist: Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre
25/10/2023
Sustainability Awards Finalist: Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre
The Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre by Williams Ross Architects is one of the finalists in the Public Building category of this year’s Sustainability Awards. Siniat is the proud sponsor of this category this year. We spoke to director Stephen Maxwell about the project and achieving their sustainability goals.
Sustainability Awards Finalist: Pimpama Sports Hub
24/10/2023
Sustainability Awards Finalist: Pimpama Sports Hub
Pimpama Sports Hub by Liquid Blu Architects is one of the finalists in the Public Building category of this year’s Sustainability Awards. Siniat is the proud sponsor of this category this year. We spoke to associate Natalie Scicluna about the project and achieving their sustainability goals.
Etex acquires BGC’s plasterboard and fibre cement businesses
12/10/2023
Etex acquires BGC’s plasterboard and fibre cement businesses
Etex, the Belgium-based global building materials manufacturer and pioneer in lightweight construction, has signed an agreement with the Australian construction materials company BGC to acquire its plasterboard and fibre cement businesses.

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