Timber and brick socks rise as housing sector slows
Brick and timber supplies are largely returning to normal after supplies chains were hit hard in the pandemic and after the crisis due to upsurge in demand. Bricks have started…
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Forterra raises brick prices by 10%
Forterra the brick making and masonry products giant has raised prices for some key products by more than 10% and more rises are also in the pipeline. A statement to…
Read MoreIrvine-Whitlock Brickwork contractor to close
Brickwork contractor Irvine-Whitlock which is owed by Hanson the brick makers is closing after nearly 60 years in business.The brickwork specialist is one of the biggest names in the sector…
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Brick makers to axe jobs due to fall in demand
Ibstock has made an announcement that up to 375 jobs which represent around 14% of its workforce, would be potentially impacted by streamlining plans, while rival brick and block maker Forerra…
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Lots of brick’s available or the restart in building (Video)
UK’s leading brick makers are assuring builders and contractors that stocks of 500 million bricks are currently in stock to help the industry get back to work. The (BDA) Trade…
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Demand for bricks makes brick giant consider turning on kilns
Brick giant Forterra formerly known as Hanson Building Products is keeping a close eye on brick demand and could turn its mothballed plants back on “in a matter of weeks.”…
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Ibstock brick maker to float on stock exchange
Ibstock who currently have 40% market share have unveiled plans to float on the stock exchange Ibstock said: “The UK brick market is experiencing structural imbalances, with insufficient manufacturing capacity…
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