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New group marketing director for Ibstock
» 28 Feb 2019
Annette Forster has been appointed as Group Marketing Director at Ibstock plc, parent company of Forticrete.
Joining the company at the start of the new year, Annette is a well-known and widely respected industry figure having served as Marketing Director at Wienerberger UK. She will be responsible for the strategic development of marketing, innovation and brand strategy for Ibstock...
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Triple patents success for Forticrete large roof tile
» 06 Dec 2018
Forticrete has been granted three UK patents for its innovative SL8® large format roof tile.
The patents cover the camber of the tile, interlocking design and features and dry verge design. Specifically, the patent for Forticrete’s dry verge design includes the term concealed guttering as the tile channels water to the gutter.
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New user-friendly website for Forticrete
» 18 Oct 2018
Forticrete, the leading manufacturer of concrete roof tiles, architectural masonry, walling and cast stone, has launched a new...
The website is more user-friendly and provides customers with easy access to information and case studies about its extensive range of concrete construction products. It also benefits from a ‘Roofing Product Selector’ which allows customers to select the right roof tiles...
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Environmental responsibility firmly on the agenda at Forticrete
» 05 Oct 2017
Testament to Forticrete’s on-going commitment to continuous improvement, the company’s Environmental Management System has been...
John Lambert, Managing Director at Forticrete, commented: “Our dedication goes much further than the creation of products which enhance the environment aesthetically. Here at Forticrete, we are acutely aware of our responsibility not to harm the environment during the production...
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Forticrete employee raises hundreds for Ambitious about Autism with 220 mile cycle
» 21 Sep 2017
Supported and sponsored by colleagues, family, friends and suppliers, Forticrete Technical Advisor Lewis Turnbull has raised...
Now in its fourth year, the Manchester to London challenge sees riders set off from the Manchester Velodrome at dawn, riding down the spine of the country through the Peak District, Midlands and the Chilterns before finishing at Ambitious about Autism’s TreeHouse school. Over...
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Forticrete launches new roofing CPD
» 31 Aug 2017
Forticrete, one of Britain's leading innovators in the design and production of concrete and slate roof tiles, has launched a...
The 30-minute Introduction to Roofing CPD covers the key considerations of roof tile specification. With many local planners continuing to favour the use of natural stone and slate because of its rustic finish and longevity, indicative of its durability, the CPD provides an...
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Forticrete boosts roof tile capacity with major investment
» 31 Jul 2017
Forticrete has invested close to £8 million to expand capacity at its Leighton Buzzard factory, increasing the volume and...
Supporting UK housebuilders as they kick start an upturn in activity; the company’s bespoke new tile line has been purpose-built to produce two brand new large format tiles, the SL8 and PAN8.
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Forticrete managers take the spoils
» 18 Jul 2017
Awards and prizes have been piling up for Forticrete managers. The company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Manager received...
Glenn Regan, who officially retired as Forticrete’s Health, Safety and Environmental Manager on July 7th, was recognised for his exceptional contribution to health and safety performance and improvement at the company at the British Precast Best Practice Awards, held on June...
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Forticrete pushed to the limit to help raise money for Age UK
» 03 Jul 2017
Supported and sponsored by colleagues, family, friends and suppliers, 34 staff from Forticrete, one of the UK’s leading...
With nearly 50 teams and an audience of approximately 14,000 people, the Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival is one of the largest one-day charity dragon boat events in the country. As the event’s designated charity, Age UK Milton Keynes works with older people to ensure they...
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Forticrete cast stone specified for statue of Rugby League legend
» 04 Nov 2016
A cast stone plinth from Forticrete has been specified for a bronzed statue to celebrate the career of Rugby League side Leigh...
Designed by developer McCauls, the bronzed statue was funded by Leigh Centurion fans, local businesses and a donation from Wigan Council’s Brighter Borough initiative which provides a fund for councillors to support schemes that benefit the community.
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Quality cast stone from Forticrete specified for stunning Hadleywood home
» 01 Aug 2016
Forticrete’s high performance cast stone solutions have been specified for the construction of a new, luxury five-bedroom home,...
The property, which sits in an area that combines the inherent advantages of North London and Hertfordshire’s home county rural feel, utilises Forticrete cast stone detailing components including cills, decorative heads, copings and a portico kit in Portland colour.
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TACP architects specify Forticrete to deliver natural finish on multi-million pound health centre
» 21 Jun 2016
Forticrete’s popular Anstone® Walling Stone has been handpicked to complement the local vernacular of a striking new health...
Sitting along the A539, the main route in to the town, Llangollen Health Centre provides superior local medical care and support to the local community. As project architects, TACP specified Forticrete’s Anstone® Walling Stone in Black Old Weathered to blend with its...
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Forticrete linear bricks specified for cottage extension
» 18 Apr 2016
Forticrete’s decorative Linear bricks have been specified for the construction of a 250 sq ft single storey extension at an...
Situated in an attractive semi-rural setting just a stone’s throw from North Downs, the modern design of the period house’s extension is complemented by the internal and external use of a number of natural materials. The extension features large openings that have been...
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Forticrete boosts production capacity by factory investment
» 15 Feb 2016
With construction output set to rise by 3.6% throughout 2016 and by 4.3% in 2017 according to reports, Forticrete has invested...
Following the growth in demand for Cast Stone dressings throughout the housing sector, Forticrete has expanded capacity by adding a new facility at its Thornley factory to manufacture a wide range of Cast Stone products, including the popular Regency Ashlar #prod,74984:masonry...
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Forticrete launches new Architectural Masonry CPD
» 22 Dec 2015
Forticrete, the UK’s leading manufacturer of architectural masonry products, has launched a new CPD to help architects and...
The 30 minute ‘Designing with Architectural Masonry’ CPD covers all vital aspects of design. This includes the internal and external use of masonry, as well as its use as a structural and a non-structural component of a building. The new CPD also provides an overview of...
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Forticrete provides the perfect finish for David Wilson homes
» 24 Nov 2015
The entire external envelope of David Wilson Homes’ Garnett Wharfe, a collection of two, three, four and five bedroom homes situated along...
Garnett Wharfe is surrounded by beautiful countryside and sits just a stone’s throw from the cobbled streets of market town, Otley. As a result, David Wilson Homes was required to specify high quality materials capable of satisfying local planning authorities’ desire for new...
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Forticrete awarded coveted accreditation by Building Confidence
» 09 Nov 2015
Forticrete has been awarded the prestigious Building Confidence Accreditation standard by leading supply chain accreditation...
Widely recognised as the standard for continual improvement in the UK construction industry, the Achilles Building Confidence Accreditation provides a single supplier accreditation process, removing the need for duplicate information and audit requests between clients and...
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Forticrete launches industry-leading roof tile fixing specification website
» 12 Oct 2015
Forticrete, the UK’s leading manufacturer of concrete construction products, has launched a new roof tile fixing specification...
Previously, housebuilders and developers were required to complete a manual request for a roof tile fixing specification which was sent to Forticrete’s Technical Department. Once received, Forticrete’s Technical Department then produced a fixing specification highlighting how...
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Forticrete pushed to the limit to help raise money for charities
» 24 Aug 2015
As part of the team ‘Roofing Racers’, staff from Forticrete, the UK’s leading manufacturer of concrete construction products,...
The Roofing Racers, which was made up of competitors from all walks of the roofing, roofline and window industries, included three Forticrete staff. They completed the daunting ‘Sprint’ triathlon which included a 750m swim of the River Thames, a 20km bike ride and a 5km run...
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Forticrete launches decorative range of cock and hen capping stones
» 30 Jul 2015
Forticrete, the UK’s leading manufacturer of concrete construction products, has launched a new range of Cock and Hen Capping...
John Lambert, general manager at Forticrete, commented: “The benefits of our new range of Cock and Hen Capping Stones are two-fold. First and foremost, they perform a vital protective role in preventing rainfall penetration. However, available in a selection of natural colours...
