Forterra PLC (LON:FORT) is to relight the kiln at one of its brick manufacturing facilities as a prelude to restarting production.
The company suspended operations on 24 March 2020, although it did continue with production of precast concrete products to support essential public sector works.
In addition, it continued to service customer demand delivering our brick and block products from inventory.
The company will also recommence production of hollowcore concrete flooring to service customer requirements, and now expects to recommence production at two further facilities in May.
However, due to existing inventory levels, it is currently anticipated that the majority of Forterra facilities will not resume manufacturing before the summer.
Should demand increase at a faster rate than expected the group retains full flexibility to reopen facilities sooner.