Tag Archives: Bricks

Global brick giant wienerberger UK & Ireland will operate the world’s first commercial‑scale hydrogen‑fired brick plant, at its brickworks in Denton, Greater Manchester, having secured government-backed funding for the landmark project. The funding, via the UK Government’s Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IEFT), will part‑support a £6 million conversion programme that …

Vandersanden, the European family-owned brick manufacturer, is bringing its new range of traditional stock bricks to the UK, to coincide with the company’s 100 year anniversary.   The new traditional stock brick is made from a dry, fine sand and has a very smooth, flat surface with a subtle texture for …

Britannia Stone is proud to announce the launch of its Natural Stone Cladding Collection, a stunning new range that brings the timeless beauty of British stonework to modern architecture and interior design. Expertly crafted from genuine stone, each cladding slip is precision-cut to a slim 15–30 mm face, retaining the …

Reclaimed Brick Company is delighted to announce the launch of its latest Brick Slip product range, designed to bring the rich heritage, texture and character of genuine reclaimed brickwork into modern interiors and exterior façades. Cut from true salvaged bricks, each slip in the collection retains the authentic weathered edges, …

Brett Landscaping & Building Products has launched a new range of concrete facing bricks. The new Stonehurst range has been manufactured with high compressive strength, low porosity and weather resistance to provide a durable façade. Suitable for the outer walls of buildings, the bricks are sized at 215mm in length, …

Revenue at brick maker Ibstock rose for the six months to June 30 2025 to £193m from £178m but pre-tax profits were down to £8m from £12m. The half-year results report shows material growth in the key markets, especially the new-build residential market, with UK brick deliveries in the period …

Marshalls Bricks & Masonry, a manufacturer of bricks and masonry products, has added to its leadership team with the appointment of two dedicated trading directors and a new commercial manager.  Stuart Thomas joins the team as trading director for national housebuilders, Lewis Reynolds takes on the role of trading director …

Building materials manufacturer Forterra saw a stronger than expected first half of 2025, with revenue of £195.1m up 20.4% compared with the same period a year ago. The increase was driven by strong volume growth and a slight increase in selling prices. Pre-tax profits dipped for £9.9m for the six …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has appointed John Cave, executive director at EH Smith Group, to chair its Bricks, Blocks & Landscaping Forum. The Bricks, Blocks & Landscaping Forum is one of the BMF’s six dedicated product category forums, which are designed to engage with members across various sectors of …

 Sales of building materials at Forterra for the first quarter of 2025 were 22% ahead of last year at £124.1m, according to a trading update issued by the building materials giant. On the back of the demand increase, the company is preparing to increase production of bricks at its state-of-the-art …