Despite the 14% decline in revenues, the first-half results were still slightly better than expected. The performance demonstrates the UK brick producer’s resilience in a subdued market environment, with lower customer demand across both new build and RMI segments.
The upgrade, which was concluded successfully and to schedule, was aimed at significantly increasing production capacity and improving the handling of new thermally insulating blocks.
The Peruvian company has installed a new automated packaging line at its Huachipa factory, eliminating much of the manual work and increasing productivity.
Franz Banke, well-established partner in both the domestic and international markets, specialises in the production of clay roof tile moulds and other manufacturing equipment.
With revenues of €5 billion (up 25% on 2021) and an operating EBITDA of more than €1 billion (+48%), the Group ended the year with very solid performance.
Environmental protection, human resources, health and safety, training, gender equality, welfare, governance and cybersecurity are the main aspects incorporated into Bedeschi’s first sustainability report for the financial years 2020-2021.
Founded in 1937 in the city of Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Prayag Clay Product (PCP) is one of India’s top three structural clay product manufacturers in terms of volume, quality and the breadth of its product range.
The intervention, carried out by Marcheluzzo, significantly reduced the quantity of energy used by the kiln, while at the same time increasing the amount of thermal energy available to the dryer.
Ibstock was awarded the 2022 Manufacturer of the Year at the Business Green awards, in recognition of its industry leadership for environmental sustainability.
