Green-tech and HC Wraxall Form Green Roof Substrate Partnership

GREEN-TECH is forming a strategic partnership with HC Wraxall to strengthen its green roof substrate supply in the South of England.

The move sees Wraxalls manufacture, bag, and distribute Green-tree Intensive substrates for green roofs.

The collaboration is the culmination of a longstanding relationship between the two companies, both supplying the UK green roof sector.

Both parties recognised the potential for joining forces to grow their market share in substrate supplies. Wraxalls will manufacture and bag the Green-tree Intensive product in the south. In turn, Green-tech will offer substrate in the north, reducing lead times and transport-related carbon emissions. The arrangement provides both parties with a wider geographical area and the ability to maintain quality product supply.

Green-tech’s range of Green-tree soils and growing media are manufactured using organic compost and overburdened sand from quarries, which would otherwise end up in landfills. The company owns brands including John Chambers Wildflowers, Green-tree, Green-tech Specifier, FLP and Rabbit Hill Country Store.

Green-tree substrates have been specified on many UK green roof projects which are currently serviced from their facilities in North Yorkshire. By aligning with Wraxalls, Green-tech aims to streamline delivery and availability, making it easier to meet growing demand from urban and green infrastructure projects in the South of England and London.

Green Roof Substrate Partnership

Mark Wood, Business Development Director at Green-tech, said: “Wraxalls has been a respected supplier and member of the UK green roof sector for many years. With the growth in the UK Green roof sector, expanding our supply capabilities in the south is sensible.

“Our two companies share common values and goals, and working with Nigel Wraxall and his team to finalise this agreement has been a pleasure. It’s exciting to see Green-tech’s strategy for growth in the market and our push further into Green Blue infrastructure taking shape.”

Nigel Wraxall, MD of HC Wraxall, said: “I’m delighted to be partnering with Green-tech. I’ve known the business and Mark personally for many years and have been impressed by their approach and ambition. I look forward to increasing our supply in an exciting and rapidly expanding market.

“Our collective expertise and infrastructure mean customers across the UK will have even better access to high-quality green roof substrates. As demand for sustainable building materials continues to rise, this agreement puts us in a strong position to meet the needs of the industry.”

Production is already underway, with stock available to service the southern market. The partnership solidifies Green-tech and Wraxalls as key players in delivering sustainable and innovative green roof solutions, reinforcing their commitment to advancing the green building movement in the UK.

The collaboration marks a new era in Green-tree substrate availability, providing clients with easier access to sustainable materials while maintaining the highest quality standards and environmental responsibility.

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