Besblock, a concrete block manufacturer in Shropshire, has revealed a significant ‘six-figure’ investment in research and development to enhance the environmental impact of its products.
The company has already invested in a new biomass boiler expected to save nearly 6,000 tonnes of CO2 per year – and up to 10,000 with future investment – a fleet of hybrid vehicles and solar panels helping slash energy costs by 65%, so the next step is to look at the products produced.
Sales Director Martin Fulwell said: “We are already offsetting the carbon in our production process but now we want to make sure the blocks themselves are as ‘green’ as possible.
“We have spent a significant sum in the last 18 months on developing new ways to refine our market-leading Star Performer block to make sure it has a sector leading carbon footprint.
“We’re reducing material use, water use, cement content and lowering carbon emissions in the factory. Whilst there is no magic solution we are also exploring new lighter-weight structures which do not affect the performance or integrity of our blocks.”
Besblock will work closely with the UK Green Building Council and the Building Alliance to continue its efforts.
