Brick maker battles “long trough” in construction

Michelmersh saw brick dispatches drop another 9% in the first half of this year with volumes more than 25% below the recent 2022 peak.
The sales slump has forced the manufacturer to juggle factory output to meet decreased demand including the complete closure of its Charnwood site in Leicestershire with the loss of 30 jobs.
Things are unlikely to improve anytime soon following a “long trough” in construction activity.Chief Executive Officer Ryan Mahoney said: “The lack of posit