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Etex Unveils £170m Factory to Boost UK Housing Supply

6/11/2025

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John Sinfield, the UK head of Etex, unveiled plans for a £170m plasterboard factory near Bristol, a strategic move to cut imports as the construction sector braces for a 5% rise in housing starts next year. Amid economic challenges, major builders are thriving, and Labour is set to enhance funding for affordable housing.

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John Sinfield, the UK head of Etex, unveiled plans for a £170m plasterboard factory near Bristol, a strategic move to cut imports as the construction sector braces for a 5% rise in housing starts next year. Amid economic challenges, major builders are thriving, and Labour is set to enhance funding for affordable housing.