Atlanta /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Caraustar Industries Inc., one of the world's largest independent producers of gypsum facing paper, has developed a revolutionary new mold, mildew and moisture resistant product, SafeFace MR™, for the wallboard industry.

Randy Foster, Caraustar's vice president of sales and marketing, states, "SafeFace MR is an example of Caraustar's attention to its customers' needs and market demand. In a collaborative effort with our gypsum facing customers, we were able to develop SafeFace MR, the next generation in mold and moisture resistant wallboard facing paper offering the cost effectiveness of conventional wallboard along with the benefits of the alternative, glass mat wallboard products. When tested in accordance with ASTM D3273 protocol, wallboard made with SafeFace MR has achieved ratings of 10—the highest level of performance for mold resistance."

SafeFace MR can be manufactured in all regular and specialty gypsum facing paper grades, including creamface and grayback for interior drywall applications, shaftliner, sheathing, tile-backer and pre-deck products. Wallboard made with SafeFace MR has application and finishing characteristics that are the same as regular wallboard, with no extra finishing time or cost. SafeFace MR is another quality Caraustar product that reflects the company's mission to provide outstanding value through innovative products and services.

Caraustar, a recycled packaging company, is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of converted recycled paperboard and is dedicated to providing customers with outstanding value through innovative products and services. Caraustar has developed its leadership position in the industry through diversification and integration from raw materials to finished products. Caraustar serves the four principal recycled boxboard product end-use markets: tubes, cores and composite cans; folding cartons; gypsum facing paper; and other specialty paperboard products. For additional information on Caraustar, visit the company's Web site at www.caraustar.com.

Source: Caraustar Industries Inc. (www.caraustar.com)
  
For more information on SafeFace MR or other recycled paperboard products from Caraustar, contact Randy Foster, vice president of sales and marketing, at (800) 225-2369, ext. 3707.