SEARCH TECHNICAL RESOURCES PRODUCTS CONTACT WE'RE BUILDING THE BIGGEST AND MOST EFFICIENT BRICK FACTORY IN EUROPE Keeping Britain Building with a £95 million investment A £95 million project to transform our Desford plant into Europe’s largest and most efficient brick factory began in September 2019 and the first bricks are expected to roll off the new production line in 2022. Minimising the environmental impact of brick production The new facility will incorporate state-of-the-art processes to deliver market-leading efficiency and sustainability credentials that minimise the environmental impact of both the plant and its products. At the heart of the plant’s efficiency will be two new kilns using cutting-edge technology to reduce energy consumption and emissions. They will also allow Forterra the flexibility to adjust output in line with demand. 16% increase in brick production capacity to support Britain’s housebuilders This most modern of plants will produce a variety of red and buff bricks to support Britain’s residential construction needs. The Leicestershire site, which is conveniently situated just two miles from the M1, currently produces 85 million bricks per year, but this is set to more than double to 180 million. That’s enough bricks to build 24,000 average family-sized homes. It will increase Forterra’s overall brick production by 16%. Producing 700 million bricks per annum by 2022 Desford is the centrepiece of Forterra’s organic growth strategy. When production commences at the new plant in 2022, it will see Forterra’s brick capacity reach approximately 700 million bricks per annum. To ensure there is no break in brick production, the new premises are being constructed alongside the existing factory, which will remain operational until the new plant is fully up and running. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US This most modern of plants will produce a variety of red and buff bricks to support Britain’s residential construction needs. LATEST NEWS FROM FORTERRA FORTERRA'S SUPPORT FOR RIVER CHARITY PROJECT MAKES MEASE BETTER FOR FISH, OTTERS AND PEOPLE 28th Sep 2021 A new water quality project on the River Mease which will slash levels of dangerous pollutants has already created valuable wetland habitats for loach, bullhead, crayfish and even otters. read more SHARE WILNECOTE BRICK FACTORY TO SEE £27 MILLION INVESTMENT 30th Jul 2021 | Company News We recently announced that we are set to invest £27 million into our brick factory in Wilnecote, Staffordshire. read more SHARE FORTERRA HOSTS APPRENTICE COMPETITION WITH THE BRICK DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION IN A CELEBRATION OF SKILLS 19th Jul 2021 | Industry News We have recently hosted and supplied bricks for this year’s Apprentice Brickwork competition in partnership with the Brick Development Association and Lewisham College. read more SHARE Gender Pay Reporting Modern Slavery Act Statement Trading terms and conditions Terms and conditions of use policy Cookie policy Privacy policy Contact Forterra plc © Forterra Building Products Limited all rights reserved 2021 BRICKS BLOCKS BISON PRECAST SPECIAL SHAPED BRICKS CHIMNEYS, ROOFING & FLUES PAVING FACADE SYSTEMS We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Cookie settings ACCEPT