Wricks® is 50 per cent stronger than conventional bricks
31 Jul 2026 CW Team
India’s construction boom is colliding with mounting plastic and demolition waste. Angirus is responding with Wricks®, made from recycled waste and already deployed in over 400,000 units nationwide. Kunjpreet Arora, Cofounder and CEO, explains the technology, impact and growth roadmap.
With several alternative building materials available, what industry gap did Angirus identify and how does Wricks® address it?
The construction industry already has alternatives such as AAC blocks, fly-ash bricks and concrete blocks but these have limitations. AAC blocks may crack due to contraction and expansion, while fly-ash bricks can be region-specific and still require cement, water and natural resources. We saw the need for a material combining sustainability, performance and economics...