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EVENT | Proud Sponsor of Super Trowel 2025

Posted on by Claire McCammon

IG Masonry Support, together with our sister brands Keyfix, Keystone Lintels, all a part of the Keystone Group, is proud to sponsor Super Trowel 2025, the UK’s largest and most exciting bricklaying competition. This event brings together the very best in the trade, with the Pro, Master, and Junior Series, plus the fast-paced Hoodie Race, offering cash prizes, national recognition, and valuable career opportunities.

Taking place on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th August 2025 at Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Super Trowel attracts over 100 trade stands and top suppliers, making it an unmissable event for anyone in the masonry industry. Competitors face intense challenges that test their technical skill, speed, and accuracy, all vying for prestigious titles and industry acclaim.

As a leader in advanced construction products, Keystone Group is committed to celebrating craftsmanship, innovation, and the future of the trade. At Stand 77, IG Masonry Support, Keyfix, and Keystone Lintels will exhibit together, showcasing the latest advancements in masonry support, cavity tray solutions, and lintel technology. Visitors can engage directly with our expert teams and enjoy a mini golf competition at the stand – a fun way to test your skills and win prizes while connecting with industry leaders.

Super Trowel is more than just a competition. It’s a celebration of the dedication and innovation that drive the UK bricklaying industry forward. Whether you’re competing, spectating, or exploring the exhibitor stands, the event promises two days full of inspiration, learning, and camaraderie.

Tickets for the competition are available on the Super Trowel website.

NEWS | IG Masonry Support champions brickwork excellence at 2025 ABC Awards

Posted on by Claire McCammon

IG Masonry Support is delighted to once again sponsor the Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) Awards 2025, reinforcing its commitment to advancing skills and excellence across the brickwork sector. 

The annual awards are a celebration of ‘outstanding quality in the brickwork contracting sector’, with the judges evaluating nominees across five categories: Supplier of the Year, Commitment to Training & Development, Project of the Year, Craftsperson of the Year and Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year.  IG Masonry Support will be sponsoring the Commitment to Training and Development category, helping to encourage the builders of the future and assist in the brickwork sector’s continued growth.   

Emphasising the company’s commitment, Scott Denham, Sales Director for IG Masonry Support said: “We are delighted to continue our sponsorship of these awards and partner with ABC who reflect our belief in nurturing talent and driving industry excellence. The type of training they provide is essential to ensuring products innovated by ourselves and other masonry-based companies are implemented using the highest workmanship. By supporting these awards, we are investing in the future of brickwork excellence.” 

The winners of each category will be announced at a gala night being held at London’s St Pancras Hotel on 28th February 2025. It will mark the third time the awards have been held since their inception in 2021. 

For more information on the ABC Awards visit: aofbc.co.uk 

EVENT | Clerkenwell Design Week 2024

Posted on by Siobhan Martin

Join IG Masonry Support as we host the hottest party of Clerkenwell Design Week 2024, Ministry of Masonry.

Clerkenwell Design Week is the UK’s leading design festival and go-to event for architects and interior designers in London. Hosted over three days (21 – 23 May 2024), visitors can explore the world’s leading design brands, undiscovered talent, specially commissioned installations, and brand activations as well as hundreds of design-led events, workshops, talks, parties, showroom presentations, and more.

‘Ministry of Masonry’, hosted by IG Masonry Support – designers and manufacturers of the most practical and advanced range of stainless steel masonry support products and revolutionary brick slip soffit systems – will take place on Thursday 23rd May from 6pm till late at EH Smith Design Centre on St John Street. The party will invite visitors of Clerkenwell Design Week to relax and enjoy the surrounding design excellence with DJs, saxophonists, and free food and drinks.

Prior to the party, we will be joined by MATT Architecture to deliver a design-led presentation from 5-6 pm exploring the vision for Ilona Rose House and the influence of our masonry support and brick slip systems on the build.

Siobhan Martin, Senior Brand Executive of IG Masonry Support said: “Clerkenwell Design Week is always a fantastic opportunity to explore and discover products that contribute to the architectural excellence we see in buildings throughout the UK.

“We are delighted to invited back this year and to be hosting these two exciting events supported by our longstanding partners, EH Smith Architectural Solutions. We hope visitors will enjoy exploring the EH Smith showroom, learning about our offsite solutions, and relaxing with some food and drink in hand.”

Clerkenwell Design Week is free to attend and anyone planning to attend should check out a full programme of events and register for their free visitor badge at clerkenwelldesignweek.com

 

NEWS | Sponsorship continues for The Association of Brickwork Contractors Awards 2024

Posted on by Siobhan Martin

IG Masonry Support is delighted to announce its continuous sponsorship of the Association of Brickwork Contractors Awards. 

The annual event, which celebrates the very best of the bricklaying industry, will be hosted at the St. Pancras Hotel in London on Friday 23rd February.

The finalists have been carefully selected by an esteemed panel of judges overseeing this year’s nominations those being Ian Wilson, Michael Driver, Mick Heir, and Gerard Lynch. The five award categories up for grabs are Supplier of the Year, Commitment to Training & Development, Project of the Year, Craftsperson of the Year, and Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year.

Scott Denham, Sales Director for IG Masonry Support, commented: “We are delighted to be continuing our sponsorship of the annual ABC Awards. We look forward to celebrating the exceptional talent and dedicated professionals within the bricklaying community who are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and high craftsmanship.

“The Association of Brickwork Contractors serves as a hub of learning excellence with their continuous training and development opportunities aimed at advancing the careers of current and future bricklayers. We are pleased to be part of that journey.”

The distinguished panel of judges will reconvene in January to determine the deserving winners. The award ceremony promises to be a night of recognition, inspiration, and celebration of craftsmanship.

View the full Award Shortlist.

EVENT | Exhibiting at CABE Built Environment Conferences 2023

Posted on by Siobhan Martin

The Keystone Group is pleased to announce that its companies IG Masonry Support, Keystone Lintels, IG Lintels and Keyfix are exhibiting at the CABE Built Environment series of regional conferences for 2023.

The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is redefining its conference season, and is introducing six new events as part of its new Built Environme

nt Series. The CABE event programme consists of four major regional events across the UK, taking place in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Each event will showcase the expertise of both regional and national professionals, providing attendees with a valuable experience. Distinguished guest speakers from various disciplines will share their insights, engaging in topical discussions and interactive Q&A sessions. Moreover, participants will have the chance to network with industry professionals and suppliers during the trade exhibition, facilitating connections and collaboration.

The first event in the series will be Built Environment England, which will take place at the University of Salford on Tuesday 20th June, followed by Built Environment Wales at Cardiff Metropolitan University on 22nd June.

The Built Environment England Technical Conference will focus on themes of performance, compliance and safety. The discussion will look at key areas of the built environment sector, including the challenges presented by the journey to net zero carbon and the new duty holder regime. The event not only offers the opportunity to learn from a variety of speakers, attendees have the opportunity to explore the trade exhibition and network with other professionals. The event will conclude with the opportunity to tour the Energy House 2.0 facility developed by the University of Manchester. Energy House 2.0 is currently the largest test and research facility focusing on fuel-efficient technologies in Europe.

In support of the Group’s mission to create smart construction solutions beyond equal, Keystone’s companies will be exhibiting at the conferences. The Keystone Group comprises eight brands located across four regions, boasting a workforce of over 1,000 dedicated employees. Their collective commitment to innovation and providing outstanding customer service unites them. By consistently challenging the status quo and embracing innovations, the Keystone Group has emerged as the largest manufacturer of steel lintels in the UK and Ireland, as well as the fastest-growing manufacturer of roof windows in Europe.

Sean Og Coyle, Commercial Director of Keystone Group commented: “I am excited to announce that the Keystone Group companies, Keyfix, Keystone Lintels, IG Lintels, and IG Masonry Support, will be exhibiting at the CABE Built Environment conferences for 2023. These regional events provide a valuable experience, featuring guest speakers, topical discussions, and networking opportunities. We are looking forward to connecting with our peers, sharing knowledge and contributing to the advancement of the industry.”

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