(openPR) - Ibstock has been presented with the highly coveted ‘Ceramics in Industry Award’ at the recent British Ceramics Awards, which took place in October as part of the British Ceramics Biennial in Stoke-on-Trent.

The awards promote and celebrate innovation in contemporary British ceramics, focusing on creativity and achievement across the industry.

Ibstock was awarded with the top honour for the technological innovation and creativity of its CoolVault and Elementix Express product ranges.

Andrew Halstead-Smith, marketing manager at Ibstock, commented: “It’s a great accomplishment to be presented with such a prestigious award which recognises the achievements we have made in both innovation and creativity, two areas which we pride ourselves on.”

Designed to be placed between concrete or timber beams, Ibstock’s CoolVault offers excellent acoustic insulation and thermal mass, making it particularly efficient at maintaining a comfortable interior environment in both residential and commercial lightweight structures.

Ibstock’s Elementix range of rainscreen cladding has been designed to give specifiers and architects complete design flexibility when it comes to creating inspirational buildings.

Ibstock was awarded the prize alongside joint winners Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

For further information on the BDA awards, visit www.brick.org.uk/awards.

For further information on Ibstock, call 0844 800 4875. Alternatively visit www.ibstock.com for all the latest news.

As the UK’s largest brick manufacturer, Ibstock invests heavily in ensuring a more sustainable future through its manufacturing, its communities and its products - over £55 million since 2003.

Making a significant contribution to sustainable building practices, Ibstock’s bricks feature high thermal mass, life long durability and minimal maintenance, as well a high recycled content and local manufacture for low transport requirements.

The company offers an unrivalled choice of over 450 different competitively priced products in its extensive range, which includes prefabricated brickwork components, rainscreens and a diverse selection of special shaped bricks and pavers.

All Ibstock’s products are backed by its unique technical, design, stockist and site support services and comprehensive information - website and literature. Almost 200 years’ brick making experience is sustained by Ibstock’s national network of 17 factories and highly trained staff.

At the 2008 BDA awards, the company won 9 awards, as well as the Supreme Award and was shortlisted for 26 projects in eight categories.

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Nikki Poyser, IAS b2b Marketing, Clarence Mill, Clarence Road, Bollington, Cheshire, SK10 5JZ. Tel: 01625 578 578 Fax: 01625 578 579, email Nicola.poyser@iasb2b.com

For further product/technical information, contact:
Ibstock Brick at Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6HS. Tel: 01530 261999 Fax: 01530 257457.