Our managing director, Harvey Fremlin and business development manager, Phil Wilson, were invited to the celebrations – by joining Northcot Brick at their fabulous ‘open day’ event.
After meeting a number of familiar and new faces, and sampling some tasty freshly-made pizzas, it was time to don their hard hats and hi-vis vests, for the highlight of the day, a walking tour of the brick works. Clay from the neighbouring quarry was sorted, refined and transported through a maze of conveyor belts and machinery, before being compressed (to remove any air pockets) and cut into bricks, before being sent to dry, ahead of the final kiln stage. The combination of traditional old machinery and modern robotics was quite a sight. It was also fascinating to watch employees making handmade bricks just as they did, one hundred years ago. Tasked with making a thousand bricks a day, and with the heat of the furnace, this was an impressive feat!
Harvey & Phil were then treated to a match of laser clay pigeon shooting over the original quarry (which we’re told Harvey won!) and left the site with a goody bag of local beers. Quite the day!
Harvey gave us his thoughts:
We were both left with a new found appreciation of the skill and dedication required to make high quality bricks, and it was interesting to see how they were able to recycle heat around the building, working as efficiently as possible, while adhering to traditional methods and materials. We both pass on our sincere thanks to the team at Northcot for such an enjoyable and informative day
With their timeless appeal and durability making them ideal for creating homes that truly stand the test of time if you're planning a self-build project, visit the National Self Build & Renovation Centre to explore Northcot’s range proudly showcased on stand number 81 within our Trade Village.
Find out more about Northcot Brick here.
