Commissioning of brick slips plant at the Forterra factory in Accrington (UK) is underway - startup of the ARAL-brand heavy clay preparation machines

In a press release from November 2024, Capaccioli, Italian designer and manufacturer of complete systems for the brick industry and innovative solutions in the field of industrial automation, announces an intermediate success:

“The construction of the plant, which Forterra, a leading player in the UK, commissioned from Capaccioli, is moving ahead at full speed. Our team is dedicated to put impressive plant for the production of extruded brick slips into operation, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. The first machines to begin operating are those for heavy clay preparation under the ARAL brand, completely designed, built and tested in our Italian headquarters. This is the first step in the startup of the plant; the next step will involve running the drying process. The technological solutions chosen by our company will enable Forterra to produce over 40 million brick slips annually.“