2026 News Archive

Our new Production Manager has taken an unconventional route to leadership, moving from kitchens into engineering through an apprenticeship that sparked a passion for manufacturing. With experience spanning fabrication, CNC machining, product engineering and site leadership, he brings a practical, improvement-driven mindset and strong leadership to the team.

Manthorpe’s GRS-DUO Radiator Pipe Guide & Seal has been successfully used across multiple housing developments in the North of England, with Parker Plumbing & Heating Services praising its ease of installation, compliance with building regulations, and consistently clean finish.

Genuit Group has been included in the Financial Times Europe's Climate Leaders 2026 ranking for the second year running. The accolade recognises the Group's verified reduction of more than 54,000 tonnes of CO₂e between 2019 and 2024, spanning both operational and value chain emissions. Reductions were driven by renewable energy adoption, HVO fuel deployment, recycled material use and low-carbon product innovation — all achieved alongside revenue growth exceeding £113 million. Genuit holds SBTi-validated near- and long-term targets aligned to a 1.5°C pathway and a CDP Climate Change rating of B, reinforcing its standing as a sustainability leader in the built environment sector.

Manthorpe Building Products has appointed Tim Sykes as National Sales Manager. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Tim brings strong sales leadership expertise and will play a key role in driving the company’s continued growth.

Manthorpe Building Products has joined Data Yard, the BMF and NMBS centralised product data platform, to ensure accurate, consistent product information across the supply chain. Since February, we've been working to align our data with industry standards, supporting the Golden Thread, CCPI compliance, and stronger trust with merchants and partners.

Swifts are declining across the UK as modern construction removes traditional nesting spaces, but Manthorpe Swift Bricks are emerging as a leading solution. The bricks—recently highlighted on BBC Morning Live—are increasingly relevant as biodiversity requirements strengthen in Scotland and public awareness rises.