HISTORY
MONIER is the quality leader in roofing. And with the re-introduction of the Redland name in 2008 it is a brand that has stood for know-how and experience for 90 years as we celebrate our anniversary this year.
| 1919 | |
|---|---|
| Redhill Tile Company established. First concrete tiles produced in November. | |
| 1946 | |
| Company name changes to Redland Tiles LImited. | |
| 1949 | |
| First single lap concrete tile launched - Redland 49. | |
| 1954 | |
| Redland invest £6,000 in small German company headed by Rudolf Braas. | |
| 1955 | |
| Redland quoted on the London Stock Exchange. | |
| 1958 | |
| Stonewold Mk I launched. | |
| 1961-1969 | |
| Rapid growth as Redland acquires or opens 7 new factories including the Grovebury Tile Works in Leighton Buzzard (later to be replaced as Vandyke), Burlescombe, Wigan, Shawell (Rugby) and Stirling. | |
| 1963 | |
| Stonewold Mk II launched. | |
| 1965 | |
| First Wind Tunnel opened in Horsham. | |
| 1968 | |
| First Technical Manual launched. | |
| 1969 | |
| Redland purchase a large holding in Australian company, Monier. | |
| 1970 | |
| UK's first Dry Verge system launched. | |
| 1976 | |
| Company name changes to Redland Roof Tiles Limited. | |
| 1978 | |
| REDIES computer estimating service launched and UK's first Dry Ridge system developed. | |
| 1980 | |
| Factories opened in Denmark and Japan. | |
| 1983 | |
| 100 Year Guarantee for concrete tiles. | |
| 1984 | |
| Redland acquires Rosemary Brick and Tile Company. Rassau factory opened manufacturing the UK's first reconstituted interlocking slate - Cambrian. | |
| 1985 | |
| Cambrian Slate officially launched! First Dry Ventilated Ridge launched. | |
| 1990 | |
| The roofing industries first Training Centre expands at South Cerney. Dry Hip launched. New £2 million Wind Tunnel opened at Horsham by Michael Fish. | |
| 1991 | |
| Cambrian Slate wins Queens Award for Technological Achievement. Mini Stonewold launched. | |
| 1992 | |
| Acquisition of Steetley Brick & Tile. | |
| 1994 | |
| Guaranteed SpecMaster service launched. DesignMaster CAD package introduced. | |
| 1997 | |
| Redland acquired by Lafarge. | |
| 2003 | |
| Redland Roofing Systems changes its name to Lafarge Roofing. Spirtech breathable underlay launched. | |
| 2004 | |
| Launch of DuoPlain and Veltitech Underlay. Breathing Roof concept introduced. | |
| 2007 | |
| Lafarge sells Lafarge Roofing to PAI Partners, maintaining a 35% stake in the business. | |
| 2008 | |
| Lafarge Roofing becomes Monier Ltd. 2008 sees the return of the respected Redland Brand in the UK. Fully integrated and guaranteed Solar Water Heating System launched. | |
| 2009 | |
| Redland celebrates its 90th birthday. |
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