The Michelmersh Groups’ dedication to decarbonisation is well known
throughout the construction industry, with recent highlights being its
reduction in plastic use, rainwater recovery and its pioneering,
fuel-switching feasibility study.
The Michelmersh Groups’ dedication to decarbonisation is well known
throughout the construction industry, with recent highlights being its
reduction in plastic use, rainwater recovery and its pioneering,
fuel-switching feasibility study. As documented in its 2021
Sustainability Report, one of the Group’s ESG KPI targets is to replace
its fleet of forklift trucks with electric models by 2030. This
component of its sustainability roadmap has been accelerated at
Michelmersh’s site in Romsey, with the recent introduction of 7 electric
forklifts to ensure the facility’s emissions diminish even further.
As with all new technologies integrated into the manufacturing
process, additional training on the care of electric forklifts is
provided to staff to ensure the safe, and cost-effective operation of
these important machines. The care and maintenance of the new fleet will
ensure that the electric forklifts will operate more efficiently, with
extra attention given to preserving battery life and correctly charging
them. This will help to improve the productivity of the machinery by
reducing downtime, reducing overall wear and tear on the batteries and
reducing unnecessary energy consumption.
The introduction of electric vehicles comes hot on the heels of our
recent off-site renewable energy procurement, reduction of printed
media, and packaging usage and continued improvement of Group processes
and production efficiencies. Such changes are core elements of the
Group’s wider strategy to ensure that clay brick remains at the
forefront of sustainable architecture. The inherent durability of clay
brick is vital for creating buildings that will last for centuries
longer than alternative cladding materials. Clay brick’s energy
efficiency and high thermal mass help lead to energy savings throughout
the life of the building and its non-toxic qualities mean it has a
positive effect on air quality.
The Michelmersh brand plays a key part in the UK’s architectural
vernacular with its range of traditional Hampshire Stock facing bricks
and British standard special shaped products receiving constant industry
attention. Its considered and careful approach to producing clay bricks
speaks of its premium appeal and is, therefore, a prime candidate for
focusing on achieving wider environmental Group initiatives. The
Hampshire Stock range from Michelmersh is made from some of the highest
quality clay in the South of England, sourced from within a stone’s
throw of the skilled craftspeople on-site, dedicated to producing
premium quality products. Michelmersh is a responsible corporate citizen
employing dozens of dedicated local staff who help to create a truly
unique range of products which are widely seen on some of the most
established housing stock in the country, as well as architecturally
acclaimed educational facilities, and high-specification office
buildings. Michelmersh’s consistency for high-quality output allows
architects and developers to rest assured in knowing that the products
they order from Michelmersh will be of an award-winning standard with
impeccable attention to detail.
Fewer and fewer brick factories in the UK enjoy the generational
experience that Michelmersh does in producing its range of clay bricks.
With an ever-increasing demand for bespoke architecture, coupled with a
spotlight on sustainable production methods within the brick industry,
it is imperative that environmental efforts on display at the Romsey
site contribute to wider Michelmersh Group efforts to remain at the
forefront of sustainability.
