This press release announces that Lignacite, a UK manufacturer of masonry products, has purchased 10 TB3245 BlockMaster forklift truck attachments from B&B Attachments to assist with operations at their Essex and Suffolk manufacturing sites. The TB3245 attachment is designed specifically for Lignacite's manufacturing process and allows operators to consolidate two loads of blocks from the conveyor and stack them more efficiently. Lignacite's works manager commented that the attachments provide optimum performance and safety. B&B Attachments is a leading supplier of forklift truck attachments in the UK.

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PRESS RELEASE
Date: 3rd
March 2016
Title: Lignacite Case Study
Lignacite is a leading UK manufacturer of masonry products designed for internal or
external use. Founded in 1947, Lignacite is a family run company with a desire to meet
modern day requirements by using natural, recycled and renewable products.Lignacite
has become the market leader in innovations for concrete and facing masonry blocks
and has provided commodity building blocks for use in landmark buildings, such as The
Gherkin and The Shard. The company also supplies blocks for general housing, offices,
hospitals, schools, leisure and commercial developments.
Over the last sixty five years, Lignacite has continued to grow to have one of the most
efficient and modern manufacturing sites in the UK. The company’s aim is to work
alongside designers, engineers and contractors to produce world class buildings for
future generations.
To assist with Lignacites growth and help improve efficiency and safety at their Essex
and Suffolk sites, B&B Attachments, has supplied the leading masonry products
manufacture with 10 TB3245BlockMaster forklift truck attachments, through Linde
Material Handling East. Lindeis a technology leader,ranking among the world’s
foremost makers of forklift trucks, Reach Trucks, Pallet Trucks, Stackers, Tow Trucks,
VNA and other warehouse handling equipment.
The TB3245overhead consolidating block clamp attachment is part of B&B’s popular
BlockMaster range. The range offers specialist clamps for the brick, block, flag and kerb
markets.
The TB3245 block clamp is unique to Lignacite and is designed specificallyto fit around
their manufacturing process. The attachment is integrally mounted to the Linde truck to

2. obtain maximum lift capacity and vision. The attachment has the facility to position itself
over 2 loads from the press conveyor at the correct distance apart and once lifted,
brings the packs together for onward stacking and loading.
Paul Barber, Works Manager at Lignacite’s Brandon site comments “We are delighted
with the BlockMaster attachments provided from B&B Attachments. These attachments
are an integral part of our operation, providing optimum performance and maximum
productivity when handling our vast array of materials on site. Safety is paramount on
our sites and these attachments ensure we are operating in the safest way possible.”
B&B Attachments, the market leader in the supply and manufacture of forklift truck
attachments to this industry, offers the largest range of products from a single source,
whatever your material handling need.
Notes to Editor
B&B Attachments is the leading UK supplier of forklift truck attachments. The company
was established in 1980, facilitating the sale of goods from suppliers such as KAUP
GmbH& Co. KG and MoTec GmbH. B&B also provides hire contracts through its
dedicated Hire Department, and servicing and repairs for each attachment. Its in-house

3. Design Engineers create attachments for unique materials handling issues. The
company’s Head Office is located at Unit 46 Colbourne Avenue, Nelson Park Industrial
Estate, Cramlington, Northumberland NE231WD.
 Interviews with anyone from B&B Attachments can be made by contacting Victoria Adcock –Marketing
Executive on 01670 737373
 Information on B&B Attachments products and services can be found on www.bandbattachments.com.
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