H+H UK Ltd has been manufacturing aircrete blocks in the UK for over seventy years. The company has now joined Made in Britain to highlight the benefits of keeping manufacturing local.
Aircrete is an essential element in UK housebuilding, being used in around 75% of all new homes built today. Local sourcing reduces risk for the industry, with short supply chains that are less affected by global economic and geopolitical volatility.
With three British factories, H+H employs over 200 people, and, like many UK companies, invests in its people – putting the health and welfare of its staff at the top of every agenda.
The organisation Made in Britain was launched in 2013, supported by companies who were keen to promote their investment in and commitment to British manufacturing. It’s a very simply premise – use of the Made in Britain logo makes it easy for purchasers to identify British-made goods and to make a positive choice to support local industry.
When it comes to aircrete the case is particularly persuasive. 90% of the constituent materials used in its production are available locally and, with plants in both the South and North of England, transport distances are minimal. An increasing focus on the vulnerability of international supply chains and concern over the CO2 emissions associated with international imports, local manufacturing has to be a positive solution.
“Housebuilding is a vital local industry and is well served by a supply chain based right here, with an intimate understanding of how the sector operates and what housebuilders and houseowners are looking for,” summarises Jenny Smith-Andrews, Head of Marketing, H+H UK Ltd.
“We are proud to be a British manufacturer and will be displaying the Made in Britain logo prominently, ensuring our commitment to local production and local communities is recognised and celebrated.”