Brickability
BRCK Group plc (formerly Brickability Group plc) is a UK-listed distributor of specialist building materials—bricks, timber, façades, windows, doors, radiators, cladding, flooring, and fencing—serving the UK construction industry through four divisions and a roll-up of acquired brands.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersBridgend, United Kingdom
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Brickability does
BRCK Group plc (formerly Brickability Group plc) is a UK-listed distributor and provider of specialist building materials and services to the construction industry, headquartered in Bridgend, Wales, with a new Midlands regional office in Lichfield. The company operates through four specialist divisions—Bricks & Building Materials, Importing, Distribution, and Contracting—covering bricks, timber, facade solutions, windows, doors, radiators, cladding, flooring, and roofing, along with installation and remediation services. Its Importing division holds exclusive UK distribution rights for the majority of its imported products, and the group operates an agile, decentralized, capital-light platform that has been built primarily through a roll-up of acquired specialist brands, including Taylor Maxwell (£63m, 2021), Jacksons (£20m, 2026), Towelrads, Crown Roofing, and others.
For FY2024/25, BRCK reported group revenue of £637.1m and adjusted EBITDA of £50.1m, with a market capitalisation of approximately £177.18m as of March 2026 (P/E 16.87). The business model is sales-led B2B distribution to the UK construction industry, generating revenue from one-time sales of physical building products and related installation services rather than recurring subscriptions, with pricing negotiated on a project-by-project basis. Customer concentration risk appears low given the broad UK construction industry target segment and the absence of disclosed anchor accounts; the company employs 501-1,000 staff across its operating geographies.
Strategic activity is dominated by bolt-on M&A and organic platform expansion rather than internal R&D or technology differentiation—there are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or patents in the available data. The company's competitive position rests on distribution scale, exclusive import rights, and brand-level autonomy within its four-division structure, with leadership including CEO Alan Jonathan Simpson and Managing Director Kenny Hirst-Sewell.
Brickability firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Brickability
- Legal name
- BRCK Group plc
- Website
- https://brickabilitygroupplc.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- BRCK Group plc (formerly Brickability Group plc) is a UK-listed distributor of specialist building materials—bricks, timber, façades, windows, doors, radiators, cladding, flooring, and fencing—serving the UK construction industry through four divisions and a roll-up of acquired brands.
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- akta.pro rank
Brickability industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Materials Distribution
- NAICS
- Flooring Contractors (238330), Roofing Contractors (23816), Siding Contractors (238170)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Flooring Installation & Finishing (Tile, Wood, Carpet, Resin) (IMAFANAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement (HSAPAKAH), Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)
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Where Brickability is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bridgend
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Brickability business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Building Materials Distribution: BRCK Group generates revenue through the sale and distribution of specialist building materials and related products to the UK construction industry across its four divisions: Bricks & Building Materials, Importing (exclusive building products), Distribution (windows, doors, radiators, etc.), and Contracting (cladding, flooring, roofing installation and remediation services).
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Brickability product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BRCK Group distributes specialist building materials — including facing bricks, timber, façade solutions, windows, doors, radiators, fencing, cladding, flooring and roofing products — to the UK construction industry through four operating divisions (Bricks & Building Materials, Importing, Distribution, and Contracting). The group also delivers cladding, flooring and roofing installation and remediation services via its Contracting division and several acquired brands (Taylor Maxwell, Jacksons, Towelrads, TSL).
Product overview
BRCK Group (formerly Brickability Group plc) is a leading distributor and provider of specialist products and services to the UK construction industry. The company operates as a platform organisation with four specialist divisions: Bricks & Building Materials, Importing, Distribution, and Contracting. These divisions work together to offer a comprehensive portfolio of building products and services, from materials supply to installation and remediation services. The group has grown through acquisitions including Taylor Maxwell Group (timber and façade solutions) and Jacksons (premium fencing).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Bricks & Building Materials: Incorporates the sale of superior quality building materials to all sectors of the construction industry.
- Importing
- Distribution
- Contracting
Products and services
- Bricks & Building Materials Division Sale of superior quality building materials (including facing bricks) to all sectors of the UK construction industry, forming one of BRCK Group's four specialist divisions.
- Importing Division Importing of building products into the UK, the majority of which are on an exclusive basis to the UK market, serving UK construction buyers via BRCK's Importing division.
- Distribution Division Sale and distribution of a wide range of products including windows, doors, radiators and more to UK construction industry customers through BRCK's Distribution division.
- Contracting Division Market-leading provision of cladding, flooring and roofing installation and remediation services to UK construction projects, delivered through BRCK's Contracting division.
Companies that use Brickability
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Brickability technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Brickability partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Burley BrowneminorCommercial property consultancy Burley Browne negotiated the long-term lease for BRCK Group's new Midlands headquarters at 7–9 Swan Road in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Burley Browne noted strong demand from national businesses seeking regional headquarters in the Lichfield area.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Brickability competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Travis Perkins: Travis Perkins is the UK's largest specialist distributor of building materials to the trade, operating merchants across bricks, timber, and landscaping. Directly comparable to BRCK as a UK-focused B2B building materials distributor serving construction professionals.
- Grafton Group: Grafton Group is an international building materials distributor with significant UK and Irish operations including Selco and Woodie's, serving trade and DIY customers. Comparable to BRCK as a multi-brand builders' merchant platform pursuing roll-up growth in UK and Ireland.
- Ibstock plc: Ibstock is the UK's largest manufacturer of clay bricks and a key supplier to the Bricks & Building Materials division's core category. Directly comparable as a UK-focused brick and façade product specialist serving construction customers.
- Forterra plc: Forterra is a leading UK manufacturer of clay bricks, concrete blocks, and precast concrete products, supplying the same construction-industry customer base as BRCK's Bricks & Building Materials division. Direct competitor in UK structural masonry supply.
- Topps Tiles: Topps Tiles is the UK's largest tile specialist retailer supplying floor and wall tiles to trade and retail customers. Comparable to BRCK as a UK-focused specialist tile and flooring product supplier that overlaps with BRCK's flooring-related Contracting and Distribution activities.
Broad incumbents
- Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger is the world's largest producer of clay bricks and a major supplier of facade and roof systems across Europe, including the UK. Comparable as a vertically integrated brick and cladding supplier with overlapping product categories and exclusive-import dynamics relevant to BRCK's Importing division.
- Saint-Gobain: Saint-Gobain is a global building materials giant producing gypsum, insulation, glass, and distribution services through brands such as Jewson and Graham. Comparable to BRCK as a broad incumbent whose UK distribution arm competes directly with BRCK's specialist merchant model.
- CRH plc: CRH is a leading global building materials group with UK operations in cement, aggregates, and concrete products. Comparable to BRCK as a broad incumbent operating across the UK construction materials value chain that BRCK's Bricks & Building Materials division serves.
- Howden Joinery: Howdens Joinery is the UK's largest supplier of kitchens and joinery products to trade customers via a depot network. Comparable to BRCK as a trade-focused building products specialist with a depot-based distribution model and contracting-adjacent customer base.
Regional players
- Kingfisher plc: Kingfisher is a UK-and-Europe home improvement retailer operating B&Q and Castorama, selling building materials and DIY supplies. Comparable to BRCK as a UK building materials channel, though focused on retail/DIY end-customers rather than trade specialists.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Brickability leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Brickability subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Brickability funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Brickability M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A10 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Brickability
What does Brickability do?
BRCK Group distributes specialist building materials — including facing bricks, timber, façade solutions, windows, doors, radiators, fencing, cladding, flooring and roofing products — to the UK construction industry through four operating divisions (Bricks & Building Materials, Importing, Distribution, and Contracting). The group also delivers cladding, flooring and roofing installation and remediation services via its Contracting division and several acquired brands (Taylor Maxwell, Jacksons, Towelrads, TSL).
Is Brickability a public or private company?
Brickability is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Brickability founded?
Brickability was founded in 1985. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Brickability based?
Brickability is headquartered in Bridgend, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Brickability make money?
One revenue line is on record: building Materials Distribution.
Who are Brickability's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Travis Perkins, Grafton Group, Ibstock plc, Forterra plc and Topps Tiles. Broad incumbents are Wienerberger AG, Saint-Gobain, CRH plc and Howden Joinery. Kingfisher plc is listed as a regional player.
Does Brickability have an API?
No public API is recorded for Brickability.
What industry is Brickability in?
Brickability's product category is Building Materials Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFANAH, Flooring Installation & Finishing (Tile, Wood, Carpet, Resin), with a secondary code of HSAPAKAH, Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement. Its NAICS code is 238330 and its SIC code is 5030.