# Forterra opens Europe's largest brick factory in Desford, Leicestershire

Forterra officially opened its new Desford brick factory in Leicestershire, with a total investment of £95 million, capable of producing 180 million bricks per annum.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-05-17
- Where: Desford, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
- Starts operating: 17 May 2023
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 180 million bricks per annum
- Products: bricks
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Forterra](https://endata.com/companies/30280.md)

## Sources

- [forterra.co.uk](https://www.forterra.co.uk/europes-biggest-most-efficient-brick-factory-officially-opens/), 2023-05-17: "We are thrilled to announce the opening of the Desford factory, which represents a significant milestone for Forterra."

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