Ibstock Brick Revitalises Stand at National Self-Build Centre

Ibstock Brick (http://www.ibstock.com), the UK’s largest brickmaker, has revitalised its popular stand at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre with a complete make-over, giving visitors to the exhibition the chance to see more inspirational brick solutions for the self-build market, than ever before.

Featuring the UK’s widest range of bricks, which include more colour and finish options than any other brickmaker, Ibstock’s new stand is a must see for anyone looking to carry out a new build project.

The company also has a pioneering sustainable product offering on stand, including its innovative Elementix® eco-freedom, Ecoterre Earth brick and CoolVault. Brick inherently has excellent sustainability credentials including excellent durability, long life, low maintenance and re-usability and with 20 of the Ibstock’s brick factories having achieved a very good rating in the BES 6001 for responsible sourcing, builders using Ibstock bricks can claim extra ecopoints under the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Andrew Halstead-Smith, marketing manager at Ibstock, commented: “There are up to 20,000 people in the UK now choosing to build their own home each year, and many others carrying out a renovation project or conversion. As the UK's largest brickmaker, with a product range in excess of 400 bricks, we felt that it was important to further support this growing sector and revitalise and update our stand at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre.

“Self builders are always on the lookout for products that will make their projects stand out from the crowd and with so many different size, finish, colour and regional variations to brick available, selecting the right product can be a daunting task. However, our new stand is designed, not only showcase our extensive offering and provide the very best technical support on how best to use our products, but also to inspire and help self builders get inventive more with brick. It’s also worth remembering that with such a vast range on offer, finding a solution which will meet local planning requirements couldn’t be easier.

The revamped stand now showcases even more of Ibstock’s extensive brick ranges, including the recently launched Manor and Exclusives ranges, as well as the company’s industry leading literature. In addition, visitors can learn more about Ibstock’s comprehensive selection of bespoke blends which, as well as enabling easier brick matching to older brickwork, encourages self-builders to create buildings with distinctive and attractive aesthetics.

The Ibstock stand also features the company’s diverse range of special shapes and components which have been specifically developed as easy to install, high quality components which will save time and add unique detail to any project. The range includes innovative solutions such as the lightweight arch and popular Faststack Chimney which, as well being easy to install and available in a choice of designs, will save money on costly foundation and substructure work.

Further enhancing its offering, Ibstock provides first-class technical support, excellent product availability and an unrivalled sampling service, as well as outstanding customer service including quantity take offs, product design and tailored deliveries and collections from site.

For further information on Ibstock's product ranges or literature, call 0844 800 4875. Alternatively visit www.ibstock.com for all the latest news.

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Note to Editor:
At the 2011 BDA Brick Awards, Ibstock swept the board, taking home an impressive nine awards, four times as many as any other brickmaker. As well as winning the Supreme Award and Best Public Building for the Lyric Theatre in Belfast, the company was shortlisted for 43 projects across 15 categories.

The leading brickmaker was also awarded the highly coveted ‘Brick and Block Supplier of the Year’ award at the 2010 National Buying Group (NBG) Supplier Awards.

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.

Bolstering its commitment to sustainable business, Ibstock has also become the first UK brick manufacturer to be awarded a ‘very good’ rating for the responsible sourcing standard, BES 6001, which now applies to all of its brickworks across the UK.

The company offers an unrivalled choice of almost 500 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 300 years’ brick making experience is sustained by Ibstock’s national network of 22 factories and distribution centres.
www.ibstock.com

For further press information contact/reader enquires:
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.

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