UK building materials market faces weak demand as material inflation persists
The UK building materials market continues to face a combination of subdued demand and significan...
Oversupply forces realignment in brick production
Unprecedented oversupply is affecting the global structural clay and brick manufacturing sector, highlighted by stagnant building starts and aggressive factory restructurings across Europe. The mismatch has forced manufacturers into defensive operational manoeuvres, culminating in plant mothballings, rolling lay-offs and a significant backlog of unsold inventory.
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