Brickmaker says lockdown DIY boom showing no signs of slowing down

By Dave Rogers2021-09-08T05:00:00

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‘Chase for space’ fuelling demand as Michelmersh joins growing list of firms warning on shortages of lorry drivers

The so-called ‘chase for space’ among householders forced to work from home because of the pandemic shows no sign of slowing down, the boss of listed brickmaker Michelmersh has said.

Frank Hanna added around half of the firm’s product was being shipped to cater for the booming RMI market with the remainder split between housebuilders and new build schemes.

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