Roof tile manufacturer wienerberger has begun construction on the world’s first fully electric tunnel kiln at its Broomfleet manufacturing site in East Yorkshire. The project, dubbed ‘Factory e’, represents a £37 million investment in UK manufacturing, with £4.3 million funded through the UK Government’s Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Once …
Read More »wienerberger achieves CCPI assessment for roofing products
Building solutions provider wienerberger UK & Ireland has achieved CCPI (independent Code for Construction Product Information) assessment for their Roof Tiles & Fittings product set. This latest assessment builds on wienerberger becoming the first UK manufacturer to secure CCPI assessment for its UK-manufactured bricks and pavers. Chief commercial officer at wienerberger …
Read More »wienerberger partners with Chester Zoo
Building product manufacturer wienerberger UK & Ireland has this week announced a new partnership with conservation charity Chester Zoo. This partnership formalises the relationship between wienerberger and Chester Zoo, which began in 2024 when wienerberger donated more than 600 tonnes of blue sandstone to help construct a Himalayan-inspired habitat for …
Read More »wienerberger publishes EPDs
wienerberger UK and Ireland has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its UK manufactured brick and roof tiles, supporting customers in their search for transparent and accessible sustainability data. The publication of factory-level EPDs is the latest step in wienerberger’s sustainability strategy, which outlines the transition to a net-zero emission, …
Read More »wienerberger launches Smeed Dean concrete tile factory
Building materials producer wienerberger has opened Smeed Dean, its first concrete tile factory in the South of England. The 7,800 sq m production facility, based in Sittingbourne, Kent, has the capacity to produce 94 million roof tiles annually. Manufacturing both Danum TLE large format concrete tiles and plain concrete tiles …
Read More »Wienerberger introduces new red multis to growing brick collection
Wienerberger is expanding its brick product offering by launching two new clay facing bricks. Both the Lingmoor Heather and Capelwick Multi Stock bricks are vibrant red multi, sanded products, featuring flashing in buff, blue and black tones to add character and create an attractive blend of colours. Made at Wienerberger’s …
Read More »Wienerberger’s clay pavers create inspiring courtyards
Clay pavers from Wienerberger’s landscape collection were used to create beautiful communal courtyard spaces for Lendlease’s award-winning South Gardens housing development in Elephant & Castle, London. Part of the 3,000 home Elephant Park Masterplan project, South Gardens includes low-rise townhouses, mansion blocks and a 16-storey tower block located around three …
Read More »Wienerberger announces appointment of new Marketing Director
Building solutions manufacturer Wienerberger is delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Lunn as their new Marketing Director. Wienerberger is the UK’s leading provider of wall, roof and landscape solutions. Lunn, who joined the Wienerberger team in March 2019, is an award-winning marketing professional with years of experience across the …
Read More »Wienerberger adds to UK roofing portfolio with BPD Holdings acquisition
Building solutions provider Wienerberger has successfully acquired BPD Holdings Limited, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of roofing and construction membranes, natural ventilation and specialist building products. The acquisition agreement was signed on 1 April 2019 and closed on 7 May 2019. Wienerberger is the UK’s leading provider of wall, …
Read More »Wienerberger acquires BPD to strengthen position in roof market
Leading building solutions manufacturer Wienerberger has announced the acquisition of UK based to further expand their roof accessory offering and complement their existing roof product portfolio in the UK and Europe. As a prominent producer of roof underlays, wall and construction membranes, building ventilation systems and specialist roof products, BPD …
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