Business Details
Trusted Building Supplies Manufacturer in Northampton
Forterra Building Products Building Products is a leading UK manufacturer of essential clay and concrete building products. With 15 manufacturing sites and over 1,600 employees, we produce bricks, blocks, precast concrete, paving, and other vital construction materials. Our heritage spans decades, with iconic brands like London Brick and Butterley contributing to over a quarter of England's housing stock. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, offering offsite walling systems and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) solutions to enhance construction efficiency. Sustainability is central to our operations, from raw material sourcing to energy-efficient production processes.Our products support both traditional and modern methods of construction, ensuring durability and environmental responsibility. We serve the UK construction industry with nationwide delivery and extensive technical support. Our commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and achieving zero waste to landfill underscores our dedication to environmental stewardship. With a focus on quality and innovation, we provide solutions tailored to architects, developers, and builders. Our expertise in manufacturing excellence, supported by intelligent computer systems, ensures timely product delivery and customer satisfaction.
Services
Bricks
Blocks
Precast Concrete
Facade Systems
Chimneys
Roofing
Flue Systems
Special Shaped Bricks
Paving
Sustainable Drainage Systems
Highlights and features
- We offer over 600 building products across nine brands, supporting traditional and modern construction methods.
- Our UK manufacturing reduces transport emissions and supports local communities and economies.
- We combine decades of heritage with innovative solutions like offsite walling systems for construction efficiency.
- Sustainability is embedded in our operations, with targets to reduce CO2 emissions and achieve zero waste to landfill.
- We provide nationwide delivery and technical support, ensuring reliable service for the construction industry.
Services
Bricks
Our bricks are manufactured using wirecut, soft mud, and semi-dry pressed techniques, offering a wide array of colours and textures. The iconic Fletton brick, sold under the London Brick brand, is ideal for residential and commercial projects. Our products combine durability with aesthetic appeal, supporting both traditional and modern construction methods.
Blocks
We produce aircrete and aggregate blocks in various densities, weights, and sizes for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Thermalite and Conbloc blocks provide structural integrity and insulation, suitable for foundations, walls, and floors. These products enhance energy efficiency and meet diverse construction requirements.
Precast Concrete
Our precast concrete includes flooring systems like Jetfloor and hollowcore, as well as infrastructure components such as bridge decks and retaining walls. These products offer rapid installation and durability, supporting projects ranging from residential buildings to large-scale infrastructure developments.
Facade Systems
We develop lightweight brick slip cladding systems like Wonderwall and Quickwall for fast, high-quality construction. These systems eliminate on-site trades dependency, ensuring consistent finishes while maintaining aesthetic flexibility with any clay facing brick from our range.
Paving
Formpave offers conventional and permeable paving solutions, including sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS). Our products meet legislative requirements and sustainability goals, with diverse sizes, colours, and finishes to achieve both functional and aesthetic project outcomes.
Questions
What products does Forterra Building Products Building Products Building Products offer?
We provide bricks, blocks, precast concrete, paving, chimneys, roofing, and flue systems, along with facade solutions and sustainable drainage systems.
Are Forterra Building Products Building Products's products sustainable?
Yes, our products are designed for durability, low maintenance, and recyclability, with operations focused on reducing CO2 emissions and zero waste to landfill.
Where are Forterra Building Products Building Products's manufacturing sites located?
Our 15 manufacturing sites are based across the UK, supporting local economies and reducing transport emissions.
Do you offer nationwide delivery?
Yes, we provide nationwide delivery across the UK for all our building products.
What is Forterra Building Products Building Products's approach to innovation?
We use Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) techniques and intelligent systems to improve efficiency and meet modern construction challenges.
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