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The \u00a395m major investment project is set to double production capacity at Desford plant after the planning application for a new facility was permitted subject to conditions and a legal agreement<\/span><\/h2>\n

The major investment promises to transform our Desford facility in Leicestershire into both the largest and most efficient brick factory in Europe, whilst increasing our overall production capacity and consolidating our role in the future of UK housebuilding<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

With a current output of 85 million bricks per year, the Desford plant\u2019s production capacity is set to double in the next three years as a result of the investment to 180 million bricks annually \u2013 enough to build 24,000 average-sized family homes. On a company-wide scale, this will increase our overall brick production capacity by 16%. <\/span><\/p>\n

This twofold increase in output will be achieved via the construction of a new, modern facility with state-of-the-art automated processes that will minimise the plant\u2019s environmental impact. <\/span><\/p>\n

The new premises will be built alongside the current factory, ensuring that the latter remains operational in order to maintain production during the changeover. <\/span><\/p>\n

Situated just two miles from the M1 with excellent transport links, the modernised Desford site will offer a range of red and buff bricks designed to meet the demands<\/a> of housebuilders. <\/span><\/p>\n

Production is expected to commence in 2022, by which time our production capacity is projected to approach 0.7bn bricks per annum.<\/span><\/p>\n

Forterra’s Chief executive, Stephen Harrison<\/a>, said: \u201cAs one of Britain\u2019s biggest manufacturers of building products, we endeavour to set the benchmark in terms of manufacturing efficiency, output and sustainability. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn keeping with our strategic focus on manufacturing excellence, our new facility\u2019s modern manufacturing methods will allow us to respond to our customers\u2019 increasing demand for products as the rate of housebuilding continues to accelerate nationwide. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have every confidence that this project marks a sound, long-term investment<\/a> in the future of both Forterra and UK housebuilding.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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