A newly created salvage section at Interbuild 2008 will showcase the reclamation of traditional building materials, such as stone, brick, slate and tile; as well as associated services.

Located in Hall 4, 'Salvage' will sit alongside two other substantial new sectors to be announced in the next two weeks. The three new sections will collectively create an exciting new area of the show, reflecting Interbuild’s expansion into previously unexplored but important sectors of the construction industry.

"Interbuild is a celebration of innovation in building and construction," says Event Director, James Gower. "As part of that ethos, the show is recognising the innovative use of reclaimed materials. Sympathetically salvaged building materials are not only popular, but there are obvious environmental benefits of using salvaged items that would ordinarily go to landfill.


"Promoting practical, sustainable solutions is an important strand of the show and the new salvage area supports this thinking."

With over 44,000 audited visitors working on live projects to tune of £17.4bn, Interbuild offers a valuable networking opportunity, putting dealers in touch with other dealers and professional buyers.

Many sectors of the trade work with salvaged items on a daily basis and the new area will enable them to source items representing everything from architectural salvage through reclaimed building materials and demolition.

Bricks; ridge tiles; York Stone paving; oak flooring; old beams; edging stones; chimney pots; garden statues; street lamps and flagstones are all popular salvage items in continuous demand in the trade.

With plans afoot to further develop a whole host of new show features - including the additions to Hall 4 - Interbuild's first annual event promises to be a 'must go' show for the entire UK construction industry.

For further information, visit: www.interbuild.com.

(JM)