Tag Archives: Ibstock

Ibstock invests £12m to reduce carbon output by 19%

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Ibstock has invested over £12 million into its Aldridge factory, which it said will improve its energy efficiency and quality at the site. As part of its investment, it has also upgraded its legacy technology in the facility. This includes installing brand-new dryers, which now include screen-controlled moisture monitoring – …

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Ibstock buys Coltman Precast

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Building materials manufacturer Ibstock has bought Birmingham-based Coltman Precast, one of the largest independent suppliers of precast concrete products, which operates out of Sutton Coldfield, making hollowcore flooring panels and staircases. The deal will allow Ibstock to deliver a full portfolio of precast concrete products at a national level, and complements …

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Leading organisations launch Construction Inclusion Coalition

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Leading organisations in the construction industry, representing over 250,000 workers, have launched a coalition that aims to tackle a lack of diversity across the industry. The Construction Inclusion Coalition has been established by CEOs at organisations including Aliaxis, Baxi, Bradfords, Highbourne Group, Ibstock PLC, Knauf, Travis Perkins PLC, Wavin, Wolseley, …

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Ibstock hosts Supply Chain Engagement Day

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Supply chain collaboration is helping Ibstock plc tackle the global challenge of decarbonisation. The company brought together a cross section of key suppliers to identify opportunities for accelerating change at its recent Supply Chain Engagement Day. Building on the success of the inaugural event held in 2021, the Supply Chain …

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Ibstock goes low with carbon

Ibstock and Earth Friendly Concrete form partnership to support ESG ambitions

Ibstock, the manufacturer of clay and concrete building products, and Earth Friendly Concrete (EFC) has entered into a new partnership to create ultra-low carbon concrete products. The partnership will see EFC’s ultra-low carbon, zero cement technology integrated into Ibstock’s diverse portfolio of high-performance building products for the construction industry, including …

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Ibstock collaborates with Architectural Association School of Architecture

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Ibstock Brick has joined forces with the Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA) to look at the important role that brick plays in helping to create buildings and spaces that can transform communities and inspire people to work and live better. The partnership between Ibstock and the AA will see …

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National award rewards Ibstock’s people first approach to energy efficiency

National award rewards Ibstock’s people first approach to energy efficiency

Ibstock plc has been rewarded for its ‘people-first’ approach to energy efficiency at the Energy Awards 2019. The UK’s leading manufacturer of clay and concrete products was crowned the winner of the Behaviour Change / Employee Engagement Award in recognition of the work it has done in inspiring staff to …

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Supreme Concrete investment programme to boost production, training and welfare

Major investment programme at Supreme Concrete to boost production training and welfare

Supreme Concrete, a business owned by Ibstock plc, is continuing its programme of significant investment across its manufacturing facilities The work, which started last year and will continue into 2019, is being carried at its Bedford, Barnwell and Evesham plants. The investment provides additional financial support for a programme of …

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MD of Ibstock Kevington gives his reaction to Conservative Party Conference

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Darren Bowkett, Operations Director at Ibstock Brick and Managing Director of Ibstock Kevington provides his insight on James Brokenshire’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference: “Once again, the Government has demonstrated its firm commitment to keep Britain building with James Brokenshire, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, …

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Ibstock Brick opens Eclipse to local community

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Ibstock Brick welcomed more than 400 members of the local community over the weekend to celebrate the opening of its new Eclipse factory in Ibstock. The Eclipse factory was formally opened by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, The Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, in June. …

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