Clay Technology February/March 2008

This issue of Clay Technology focuses on Bretby. Tim Clay, Sales Director at Castle Colours, UK, discusses the environmental and financial benefits of a new, zinc oxide-free colour pigment for bricks, and Martin Alder, Managing Director of Wind Direct, UK, explains how onsite wind turbines can provide energy savings for your business. We also report on the UK Green Procurement Group and a carbon-cutting curing chamber for clay and cement blocks.

News

Building products suppliers aim to reduce construction waste

Minimising waste packaging on building sites is a top priority for the new Green Procurement Group. The consortium of 13 building materials suppliers and distributors aims to minimise the environmental impact of the supply chain. The companies want to reduce the level of packaging used for building materials such as bricks, paint, aggregates and blocks by 20% in the next five years.

Clay Technology Magazine, 01 Feb 2008

Energy efficient curing for concrete masonry and clay aggregates blocks

A UK manufacturer of concrete masonry and clay lightweight aggregate blocks has achieved a 44.5% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions through the use of more energy efficient curing chambers and alternative aggregates.

Clay Technology Magazine, 01 Feb 2008

Manufacturing best practice

The UK-US Manufacturers Summit 07, held in Manchester, UK, from 16-18 October 2007, offered delegates tips on how to achieve best practice by introducing lean manufacturing, and improving the quality and efficiency of the supply chain.

Clay Technology Magazine, 01 Feb 2008

Features

The colour of money - changing the pigment used in clay bricks

In 2005 the price of zinc oxide, long used in the production of yellow surface colour pigments for clay bricks, became a concern for pigment manufacturers. The consequences of using less zinc oxide for both bricks and brick-makers are discussed.

Clay Technology Magazine, 01 Feb 2008