Michelmersh Brick Holdings plc is a UK-based specialist manufacturer and distributor of high-quality clay building products, headquartered in West Sussex and founded in 1898. The company produces a comprehensive range of products including extruded wire-cut facing bricks, traditional clamp-fired stock facing bricks, clay pavers, paving accessories, special-shaped bricks, bespoke architectural terra cotta and faience, as well as prefabricated brick components and facade systems. Its operations are organized across seven market-leading brands: Blockleys, Carlton, FabSpeed, Floren.be, Freshfield Lane, Michelmersh, and Hathern Terra Cotta, serving both public and private sector construction markets primarily in the UK and overseas.
Recent developments include the continuation of a share buyback programme and leadership transitions with the CEO Peter Sharp retiring in 2025 and succession planned by CFO Ryan Mahoney who has been with the firm since 2021. Michelmersh reported resilient financial performance through 2024 despite industry-wide challenges with revenue of £70.1 million and adjusted EBITDA of £14.0 million, underpinned by a strong order book despite a noted slowdown in construction activity in late 2025. The group sustains a focus on innovation, sustainability, and capital improvement programmes to maintain its market position and product quality. It also owns a landfill operation, New Acres Limited, exploring ancillary land development opportunities.
The company has emphasized active management of input costs and strategic expansion through integration of its diverse product offerings to support architectural and construction needs, including significant capital investment in manufacturing capabilities and product innovation. Michelmersh is recognized for high-quality, durable clay bricks and architectural terra cotta used in a variety of building typologies such as schools, hospitals, offices, and apartments. It operates with no debt and reports positive order intake levels despite macroeconomic uncertainty and sector-specific challenges in the UK construction market.