Raw feed - includes blending and grinding of raw shale / clay materials into small particles
which are then extruded and wire-cut to size to produce a green brick.
Raw feed sourced from own quarry and locally situated colliery shale spoil heaps (Bings).
Waste brick - GROG.
Green brick fired at approximately 1000ÂșC.
Kiln settings affect colour of brick.
Bricks then cooled, packed, wrapped and stocked.


Etna Works Mayfield Works
2 kilns - 1 Hoffman, 1 intermittent. 2 kilns - 2 Hoffman.
Workforce - 60. Workforce - 60.
Capacity - 17 million units. Capacity - 14 million units.
Firing System - Gas. Firing System - Oil fired.
Raw feed :
• Hoffman - shale / mudstone (colliery bing)
• Intermittent - fireclay blends
Raw feed :
• Hoffman - shale / mudstone (colliery bing)