Manufacturing Today Issue 210 Issue 210 March 2023 | Page 167

Manthorpe Building Products product available for tiles of this size . This is all thanks to the unique angled fixing plate design that helps reduce kick-up , and directs more rainfall away from the gable wall , giving a truly secure finished roofline with just a single product .
Investing in people
The patent pending SmartVerge Interlocking Plain Tile Dry Verge system is mortar-free and can be fixed in all weather conditions , easily capping over each tile in succession and once fitted is weatherproof and maintenance free .
Safety takes priority at Manthorpe , and over the last four years , the company has worked tirelessly to ensure exemplary health and safety . “ We ’ ve implemented crucial measures and , above that , improved our culture so that everyone is trained and aware of how to operate within the factory , and not put anyone else at risk ,” Paul expresses .
Not only does Manthorpe invest heavily in the development of its products and overall operation , it also cares about the success of its team as people are at the heart of its work . The company provides a supportive environment with a health and wellbeing focus , encouraging respect and teamwork , and continually invests in staff development and safety-themed initiatives . “ We continue to invest in our people . As part of the Genuit Group , we ’ ve signed up to the Five Percent Club – we ’ re a silver member . This means that we ’ re committed to having at least five percent of our team in learn and earn positions . We believe that this will help us grow the next generation of talent for the industry .”
Taking this one step further , in the UK , more than 14 million people are living in poverty , which sadly includes 4.5 million children , according to the Trussel Trust . A
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