Introduction
The start of 2025 has been a season of lessons for Federale Stene. Mpumalanga experienced unusually heavy rainfall early in the year, stretching on for several months. While rain brings renewal, it also brought unique challenges to clay brick production.
Clay brick making relies on carefully balanced conditions. Clay needs to be moist, not saturated. When the ground becomes too wet, production simply has to pause. For us, this meant multiple halts in manufacturing during the first quarter. Not the perfect backdrop for launching The Brick Revival campaign, but it was also an opportunity to show resilience.
Delays in Production
The Reality of Setbacks
With interruptions in production, we’ve seen a backlog build up. Bricks are being sold almost as quickly as pallets are packed. In many cases, stock is reserved weeks in advance. Understandably, this creates strain on keeping projects supplied on time and it’s tested both our team and our clients’ patience.
A Temporary Hurdle
As conditions normalise, our production capacity is steadily returning to full pace. Extended lead times won’t last forever and our team is committed to catching up and finding our rhythm again.
What We’ve Learned
These circumstances have reinforced one simple truth: setbacks are part of the journey. They push us to adapt, improve systems and communicate better with our clients. Every delay has taught us more about resilience and the importance of transparency in building trust.
Looking Ahead
Federale Stene remains focused on ensuring every brick leaving our factory meets the high standards we’re known for. The Brick Revival was launched with a commitment to consistent quality and sustainability and those goals remain unchanged; even if the path forward has had a few puddles along the way.
Conclusion
Temporary delays are just that – temporary. The revival of reliable, environmentally conscious clay brick supply is well underway and we look forward to supplying the builds that will define 2025 and beyond.
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