Republic Paperboard Company

We make STRONGER, LIGHTER gypsum paper

Republic Paperboard Company, LLC grew from what was originally the Republic Group, a wallboard manufacturing company based in the Southwest United States. In 1997 Republic Group under took the task of building a new paper mill, utilizing technology that would enable the manufacture of lighter and stronger gypsum liner. This facility was built in Lawton, Oklahoma. Lawton was chosen due to its favorable location, reasonable cost of living and the availability of a skilled workforce.

Republic broke ground in May of 1998 and production began in November of 1999. The stronger, lighter gypsum paper created a market for Republic and saved money for its customers. In 2000 Republic Paperboard was purchased by Centex Construction Products based in Dallas, Texas. In 2004. Centex Corporation spins off Centex Construction Products and the new company’s name was Eagle Materials.