Forterra to mothball another brick factory

Forterra is mothballing another brick factory at Claughton in Lancashire.
The materials giant is also cutting production at its Aircrete blocks business as demand from the housing market continues to deteriorate.
The moves were detailed in a trading update which warned that full year profits would now be below market expectations.Forterra said: “Consultation is currently underway on the mothballing of a further brick factory at Claughton in Lancashire along with cuts to production in our A