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Naylor launches 2026 Product Guide for merchants and contractors

Building Products Index Ltd July 17, 2026 Drainage Leave a Comment

Naylor has launched its new 2026 Product Guide, providing builders’ merchants, contractors and specifiers with a compact reference covering the company’s drain, duct, sewer and storm product ranges. The guide is available to download free of charge from the Naylor website.

Designed as a practical day-to-day resource, the booklet brings together product information and technical guidance in a portable format, making it suitable for use at trade counters, in sales and specification offices, and on construction sites.

The guide includes details across Naylor’s extensive civils portfolio, helping users quickly identify products and access the information needed to support infrastructure, utilities, highways, housing and commercial projects. Its compact size also makes it a useful reference for engineers and installers working on site.

Free copies of the 2026 Naylor Product Guide can be downloaded via the Naylor website.

Naylor Commitment to Customer Focus with Completion of Regional Team

Building Products Index Ltd April 29, 2026 Drainage Leave a Comment

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Naylor has announced the completion of its UK-wide regional sales structure with the appointment of its fourth Regional Sales Manager, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing investment in customer engagement and growth.

Following a proactive year of recruitment that saw the introduction of dedicated external managers across the North West, North East and South West, Naylor is pleased to welcome Anneka French as Regional Sales Manager for the South East.

Anneka brings over two decades of experience in sales management and business development, with a proven track record of driving performance, strengthening customer relationships, and delivering sustainable growth. In her new role, she will lead sales activity across the South East, working closely with customers, distributors and partners to further enhance Naylor’s presence and service offering in the region.

Her appointment reinforces Naylor’s commitment to investing in experienced, regionally focused leadership that understands the nuances of local markets while aligning with the company’s broader strategic objectives.

With the addition of Anneka to the team, Naylor now has a fully established national sales network, enabling greater coverage, improved responsiveness, and more consistent face-to-face engagement with customers across the UK.

Commenting on the completed team, Sales Director Samantha Smith said:
“Anneka’s appointment represents an important step forward for Naylor. Alongside our other Regional Sales Managers, we are now back in a position where we can meet customers face-to-face on a daily basis, strengthening relationships and delivering a level of service that simply can’t be achieved through phone and email alone. This renewed proximity to our customers is central to how we build trust, understand evolving needs, and support long-term partnerships.”

The formation of the full regional sales team reflects Naylor’s broader strategy to deepen customer relationships, enhance service delivery, and drive continued growth across all key markets.

Watch out more for more exciting news on sales team structure…

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NAYLOR NAMED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Building Products Index Ltd November 24, 2025 Drainage Leave a Comment

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Fourth-generation family-owned business, the Naylor Group, has won the coveted ‘Business of the Year’ award in the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards. Organised and hosted by the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, the highly sought-after awards celebrate the very best individuals and organisations operating throughout South Yorkshire.

Described as a ‘standout winner’, Naylor was recognised for transforming its business with a 2-year, £18m investment programme, a commitment to innovation, sustainability and employee development and a growth in sales to £70-million, all while championing inclusivity, mental health and community impact.

Edward Naylor, Naylor Chairman, comments: “We’ve been on quite a journey over the past few years. Historically, we manufactured clay pipes for the construction industry – but were seeing steady decline in demand. We recognised that we needed to adapt our business by diversifying our product range, entering new markets and perhaps most important of all, investing in the communities we serve, creating opportunities for the next generation to forge successful careers in the manufacturing sector.”

Founded 135 years ago and now employing 350 people, Naylor also won the Large Business of the Year Award and was highly commended for the Sustainability Award following the implementation of numerous sustainability initiatives which resulted in a 89% reduction in energy consumption and the repurposing of 7000 tonnes of plastic waste which would otherwise have been sent to landfill.

Yorkshire-based Naylor operates seven factories and its products are used extensively on civils, building and general construction projects throughout the UK. Three of its factories and some two-thirds of its employees are based in Barnsley.

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NAYLOR EXPANDS POWER SECTOR OFFERING

Building Products Index Ltd June 30, 2025 Ducting Leave a Comment

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Following the expansion of its ducting range with the launch of PVC Class 1 and Class 2 Duct products, Naylor has launched ‘Naylor Power’ – a dedicated division formed to serve the evolving needs of the UK power, data, fibre and telecoms markets with a comprehensive product portfolio and specialist support.

The launch of Naylor Power underlines the company’s commitment to supporting the UK’s growing energy and infrastructure sectors. It will be led by Product Sales Manager, John Grindrod and Business Development Manager for Power Infrastructure, Beth Whitford, who have extensive industry knowledge and can provide guidance and support to project stakeholders.

Naylor’s recent investment in enhanced production capability enables Naylor Power to provide an expanding range of ducting solutions including PVC Class 1 & Class 2 ducting; Twin Wall Ducting (Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3), and Smooth PE Class 3 Ducting for data, fibre optic and telecoms applications.

Its most recently launched PVC Class 1 and Class 2 duct range which are manufactured in accordance with the Energy Network Association Technical Specification 12-24 – ENATS 12-24 and, for Class 1 duct, BS EN 61386-24.

Offering the advantages of a lightweight flexible product combined with high strength and durability, both systems are designed for use in high voltage power networks including hydro, wind farms and solar farms. They are also suitable for use in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Available in red as standard and black upon request, Naylor uPVC Class 1 duct comes in sizes 110mm and 160mm (OD) and can be supplied in three and six metre lengths as standard.

Naylor uPVC Class 2 duct is available in sizes 38mm, 96.5mm, 110mm and 160mm (OD) and can be supplied in three and six metre lengths. It is available in both red and black as standard with additional colours available on request.

Both uPVC Class 1 and Class 2 ducting ranges also include a wide choice of bends, couplings, end caps and access chambers.

Naylor’s dedicated in-house technical team is also able to provide a full suite of support services including technical drawings, project take-offs, specification assistance and value engineering.

For more information, contact John Grindrod by emailing john.grindrod@naylor.co.uk or calling 07831 192606.

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NAYLOR EXPANDS STORM PORTFOLIO WITH LAUNCH OF NEW MODULAR ATTENUATION SYSTEM

Building Products Index Ltd March 26, 2025 Drainage, Stormwater Drainage, Surface water drainage Leave a Comment

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Naylor has launched an updated version of its AquaVoid modular attenuation crate – ‘AquaVoid Home’. The updated AquaVoid Home system has been developed by Naylor and, to ensure consistent, high quality production standards, will be manufactured by Naylor at its Yorkshire site.

Effectively manage excessive rainfall and surface water flooding

Designed to manage excessive rainfall and prevent surface water flooding, AquaVoid Home stores excess surface water which can be gradually released back into the surrounding ground via a soakaway or into a drainage system. Suitable for use in any non-traffic, landscaped areas particularly those which are prone to flooding, the new system is manufactured from 100% recycled polypropylene and is available in a standard size of 1000mm x 500mm x 400mm.

Engineered for life and easy to install

Engineered for the UK market, AquaVoid Home also benefits from an easy-to-install, modular design which clips together making it easy to create tailored underground rainwater attenuation structures.

Part of a portfolio of storm water management solutions

Andy Buchan, Marketing Director of Naylor, comments: “The launch of AquaVoid Home enables our customers to purchase a wider range of high quality, stormwater management solutions from us as a trusted manufacturer and supplier to the UK construction sector. Designed using robust Finite Element Analysis and subjected to comprehensive on-site prototyping, AquaVoid Home is a particularly important addition to our range of storm related products as high density rainfall events become more frequent and both the construction industry and property owners seek to address better solutions to flooding issues caused by climate change.”

AquaVoid Home is one of a range of storm water management solutions manufactured by Naylor for use in a range of commercial and domestic applications.

NAYLOR CONCRETE EXTENDS XTRAFIRE LINTEL RANGE

Building Products Index Ltd January 26, 2023 Concrete, Lintels Leave a Comment

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Naylor Concrete is extending its XtraFire fire resistant lintel range with the addition of three new products sizes: 140mm x 140mm, 140 x 215mm and 215mm x 215mm. Replacing products previously included in Naylor’s UltraFire range, the new XtraFire lintels benefit from a single cast coating-free design to optimise product durability.

Designed for use in applications requiring high levels of fire resistance, XtraFire lintels are independently fire tested by Warringtonfire and load tested by Lucideon. Products can be supplied with a fire resistance rating of up to R240, providing up to 240 minutes of fire resistance, and can be cut on site with no impact on fire or load ratings.

Like other products in the XtraFire range, the new lintels are available in a smooth ex-steel finish, can be exposed to cyclic wetting/drying and are suitable for use in a wide range of domestic, commercial and industrial applications including those with aggressive environments. Naylor Concrete XtraFire lintels are also manufactured using cement replacement technology to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

For more information and a list of stockists, visit the new Naylor Concrete website at www.naylorlintels.co.uk

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DENLOK REVAMP GUARANTEES FUTURE AVAILABILITY

Building Products Index Ltd January 30, 2021 Clay Drainage Pipes Leave a Comment

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After some 12 months of intensive engineering improvements involving significant cash investment, the Denlok Clay jacking pipe manufacturing facility at the Naylor Drainage Cawthorne site in Barnsley, UK has increased its capacity 3-fold to ensure the requirements of both the UK and Export markets can be fully satisfied.

The production facility revamp was undertaken after a full review of the Denlok production process and the investment was made to address various capacity constraints. Capital investments to improve the process included the installation of improved handling equipment, modernisation and refurbishment of pipe-end grinding machines, new coupling fitting machinery and improved product testing.

The good news outcome for No-Dig installation contractors is that as of 1 February 2021, DN150 to DN300 Denlok pipes in 1 metre lengths will be consistently available directly from stock. Other sizes will remain on a ‘made-to-order’ basis but with significantly reduced lead-times.

DENLOK JACKING PIPE

Denlok is a vitrified clay jacking pipe available in sizes from DN150 to DN600. Clay has high inherent strength and Denlok provides both high jacking strength and load bearing capability.

For example, a DN300 pipe has a crushing strength of 120 kN/m and a jacking strength of 4,245 kN. Denlok’s 5 bar rated end seals provide excellent resistance to root ingress and using clay as a sewer pipe material ensures pipeline longevity. Clay also has a high degree of chemical resistance to effluents as well as ground conditions that could corrode other materials.

As well as revamping the production facility, Naylor has also introduced a new management and sales team to support the Denlok product. MD Richard Edwards’ involvement in clay follows senior roles in businesses manufacturing Ductile Iron and latterly Plastic pipes.

Denlok Product Manager Stuart Steel has spent the last 6 years at Naylor working with technical products including Denlok. His previous experience included 10 years working with technical products in the construction sector, providing relevant project support to consultants and contractors. Reece Hargreaves has taken on the role of managing enquiries and orders for all existing domestic and international customers.

Commenting on the successful re-establishment of the Denlok product process, Stuart Steel said: “Naylor has been involved in trenchless technology since the very early days of its development. We have been conscious of the need to invest in this area to keep up with increasing demand and the production facility overhaul has allowed us to raise our game and service the market with high quality products available from stock.”

Richard Edwards added: “Having a history of working with various pipe materials, the benefits of clay in trenchless pipe installation are quite clear to me. Our new commitment to holding significant stock and providing excellent and consistent delivery performance will ensure our customers are able to provide the best solution on-time.”

The final word goes to Barnsley-based Trenchless Solutions Ltd, a leading No-Dig contractor with a wide range of guided auger boring capabilities. Steve Varley, MD commented: “We have worked with Naylor over a number of years, from when we initially started as a company to the present day. We have always had an excellent relationship with Naylor and have received first class support when required. Naylor’s plans to increase stockholding will help us further and ensure we will be able to utilise Denlok jacking pipes on more projects in future.”

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Naylor Celebrates 130 years

Building Products Index Ltd May 27, 2020 Drainage Leave a Comment

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Yorkshire-based building material manufacturer Naylor Industries is celebrating its 130^th year.

The company, which was founded as a clay pipe manufacturer by George Wilfred Naylor in 1890, remains in family hands under CEO Edward Naylor, the fourth generation of the family to head up the business.

Naylor was founded in the West Yorkshire village of Denby Dale and retains a Yorkshire focus today, with three of its five factories being in the Barnsley area.

More recently, Naylor has acquired manufacturing sites in Fife and the West Midlands.

While the company still manufactures clay pipes, recent decades have seen the business diversify, launching a range of plastic and concrete products and carrying out a multi-million pound programme of investment in its manufacturing capabilities.

Naylor is an active exporter, having sold its products into 65 international markets.

Although the company primarily supplies the construction industry, its Yorkshire Flowerpots business is now the UK’s largest manufacturer of terracotta garden pots.

Business turnover exceeds £55m and the company employs some 400 people.

Most recently, Naylor has been developing the next generation of the business with an active apprentice programme and a management trainee initiative, involving sponsorship of degree level studies.

Edward Naylor, chief executive, said: “We’re very proud of our history as very few businesses make it through to the fourth generation.

“But we’re always very keen to look forward as well as back, and our emphasis on innovation and diversification has been key to growing the business.

“We’re hoping that this – and the development of apprentices and other young people in the business – provide firm foundations for another 130 years of growth.”

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