NR Taylor

What NR Taylor does

N.R. Taylor Limited is a UK-based specialist distributor of facing bricks and brick-related building materials, established around 1990 and headquartered in Lingfield, Surrey. The company sources products from sustainable factories across the UK and Europe and operates an extensive catalog spanning glazed, handmade, long format, stock, terra glazed, textured, waterstruck, and wirecut brick types in roughly 11 colour families, marketed primarily to architects and designers specifying materials for prestige construction projects.

The product portfolio is anchored on three core lines: Facing Bricks (varied colours, textures, finishes, and sizes), Glazed Bricks (Solar, Lunar, and Terra ranges, available in any RAL colour), and Aerobrik, a mechanical brickslip system distributed under partnership with T.I. Dynamic Facades featuring 27 colour tones, 6 texture options, and A1 fire classification. Supporting ranges include Heritage (conservation-grade handmade imperial bricks), Islington Imperial Handmade, Original, Coastal and Kingdom (concrete bricks), and the Exclusive Range of new-to-UK-market products. Innovation products include Click Brick and Zero Brick (the latter via partnership with Hoskins). Sample services, including free brick panels, bespoke panels, and brick boxes, are provided to support the specification process.

The business operates on a project-based, quote-driven sales model via direct sales (phone: 01342 830 440) and an online sample-request system, targeting architects and designers as the primary segment with contractors and developers as secondary buyers. The firm is privately held by founder/management (Managing Director Nigel Taylor) with no disclosed institutional investment, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and a headcount of approximately 10 employees. Marketing channels include a content-rich website with case studies, LinkedIn, Brick Development Association award participation, and CPD training to architects.

Name

NR Taylor

Legal name

N.R. Taylor Limited

Website

https://nrtaylor.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

N.R. Taylor is a UK-based specialist distributor of UK and European facing bricks, glazed bricks, and brick-slip systems, supplying architects, designers, contractors, and developers for prestige construction projects from its Lingfield, Surrey headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lingfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Brick and Building Material Sales: N.R. Taylor generates revenue through the sale of facing bricks, glazed bricks, and related building materials sourced from UK and European manufacturers. The company sells to architects, designers, contractors, and developers for construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

N.R. Taylor is a specialist UK-based distributor of facing bricks, glazed bricks, and brick slip systems sourced from sustainable factories in the UK and across Europe. The company supplies an extensive range of bricks in varied colours, textures, finishes, and sizes to architects, designers, contractors, and developers for prestige construction projects, supported by free sample panels, bespoke panel services, and the Aerobrik mechanical brickslip system distributed in partnership with T.I. Dynamic Facades.

Product overview

N.R. Taylor is a distributor of UK and European facing bricks serving architects and designers. The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: Facing Bricks (extensive range in various colours, textures, finishes and sizes), Glazed Bricks (ceramic glazed including Solar, Lunar, and Terra ranges available in any RAL colour), and Aerobrik (dynamic mechanical brickslip system with 27 colour tones and 6 texture options). Supporting ranges include the Heritage Range (handmade Imperial conservation bricks), Original Range (facing bricks), Islington Imperial Handmade Range, Coastal and Kingdom concrete brick ranges, and Exclusive Range (new-to-market products). Additional services include sample provision with bespoke panel capabilities. The company has over 30 years of experience sourcing from sustainable UK and European factories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aerobrik: A dynamic mechanical brickslip system brought to market through partnership with T.I. Dynamic Facades® for architectural facade applications.

Products and services

• Facing Bricks Extensive range of facing bricks in a variety of colours, textures, finishes, and sizes for architects and designers specifying buildings. Includes stock, handmade, long format, textured, waterstruck, and wirecut brick types.
• Glazed Bricks Ceramic glazed bricks offering vibrant, stunning appearance for building applications, available in virtually any RAL colour. Includes Solar, Lunar, and Terra glazed brick ranges with frost resistance and extreme durability.
• Aerobrik Mechanical Brickslip System Dynamic mechanical brickslip system distributed in partnership with T.I. Dynamic Facades, featuring extruded bricks that interlock with fixing plates, 27 standard colour tones, 6 texture options, A1 fire classification, frost and water resistance, and Klinker technology with high firing temperature for robustness.
• Heritage Range (Handmade Imperial Bricks) Handmade Imperial bricks adding instant character and aged look, suited for extensions, alterations, and new buildings in conservation areas requiring bricks sympathetic to surrounding buildings.
• Islington Imperial Handmade Range Natural handmade bricks blending seamlessly with reclaimed bricks, certified S2 F2, more durable and less expensive than reclaimed brick, suitable for sensitive situations requiring an instantly aged look.
• Coastal and Kingdom Concrete Brick Ranges Concrete brick ranges offering dimensional accuracy superior to clay bricks, lower water absorption, no efflorescence, colour consistency, speedy production, and competitive prices.
• Click Brick Innovative clay brick product providing a complete solution for supply and installation of Click Brick.
• Zero Brick (Hoskins Partnership) Special brick supplied via Hoskins partnership where no mortar is visible on face brickwork while traditional brick laying methods allow trades to lay bricks normally.
• Sample Services Sample supply service including brick panels (three stretcher slips and three header slips), bespoke panel service for bond patterns and mortar colours, brick boxes of three actual bricks, and sixty brick site reference panels available on request.
• Easylationwall Brick Slip Cladding System Brick slip cladding system suitable for all applications, providing an alternative cladding solution for facing brick appearance.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• T.I. Dynamic FacadescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to supply Aerobrik, a dynamic mechanical brickslip system. T.I. Dynamic Facades has been operating for over 30 years throughout the UK and Ireland with expertise in architectural facades. They offer technical assistance, indicative design solutions, bespoke cost-planning and commercial back-up from early design through tender to pre-construction. N.R. Taylor serves as the distribution partner for this product line.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wienerberger: European brick manufacturer with significant UK presence through the Terca and Sandtoft brands. Competes directly with N.R. Taylor in facing and glazed bricks for UK prestige projects, but offers owned manufacturing and broader portfolio.
• Aggregate Industries: Large UK building materials supplier (part of LafargeHolcim) offering concrete products including facing bricks. Comparable customer base in UK construction, though operates at vastly larger scale with broader product range.
• Ibstock Brick: One of the UK's largest brick manufacturers, offering clay and concrete bricks across extensive colour and texture ranges. Directly comparable to N.R. Taylor's product range and serves the same UK architectural and construction segments, but as a vertically integrated manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Michelmersh Brick Holdings: UK-listed brick manufacturer (Michelmersh, Blockleys, Ibstock, Charnwood, Sussex, Freshfield) supplying premium facing bricks to architects and developers. Direct overlap with N.R. Taylor's clay brick range and architectural customer base.
• Hanson UK: UK building materials supplier including concrete and clay facing bricks under the Heidelberg Materials group. Serves the same UK construction customer base as N.R. Taylor but at much larger scale with vertically integrated production.
• Forterra: Major UK building products manufacturer including bricks (London Brick, Butterley, Ecostock), blocks, and pre-cast concrete. Serves the same UK construction and architectural segments as N.R. Taylor at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Brickability: UK-focused brick distributor and cladding supplier, directly comparable to N.R. Taylor as a specialist brick merchant serving developers and architects. Operates a similar distribution-led model with broader product and service portfolio.
• Coleford Brick: UK brick manufacturer supplying a range of facing bricks including heritage and handmade products. Comparable to N.R. Taylor's coordinate brick offerings and serves overlapping UK architectural and conservation projects (e.g., LSE student accommodation).
• T.I. Dynamic Facades: UK and Ireland architectural façade specialist and co-developer of the Aerobrik mechanical brickslip system distributed exclusively by N.R. Taylor. Deeply comparable through Aerobrik partnership and shared architectural customer base.

Emerging players

• Hoskins (Zero Brick partner): UK brick manufacturer; N.R. Taylor partnered with Hoskins to bring the Zero Brick mortarless system to market. Comparable product technology focus and overlapping UK architectural customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nr-taylor

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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