Forterra Plc engages in the manufacture and sale of bricks, dense and lightweight blocks, precast concrete, concrete block paving, and other complementary building products. The company is headquartered in Northampton, Northamptonshire and currently employs 1,500 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2016-04-21. The company operates through three segments: Bricks, Blocks, and Bespoke Products. Its Bricks segment is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of bricks to the construction sector. Its Blocks segment is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of concrete blocks and permeable block paving to the construction sector. Its Bespoke Products segment is engaged in manufacturing and selling of bespoke products to the construction sector. The Bespoke Products range includes precast concrete (marketed under the Bison Precast brand), chimney and roofing solutions, each of which is made-to-measure or customized to meet the customer’s specific needs. The precast concrete flooring products are complemented by its full design and nationwide installation services. Its precast concrete products are sold under the Bison Precast brand.
