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  • CRH Employee Development Programme

    CRH Employee Development Programme

    05 December 2023 Congratulations to all of our colleagues who completed the CRH Employee Development Programme in November 2023 at the Heritage in Killenard.Following an engaging 6 months of teamwork and development, more than 60 people from CRH businesses acros... Keep Reading
  • The City Quays Gardens

    The City Quays Gardens

    01 December 2023 Belfast Harbour Commissioners have awarded us this exciting scheme. Daniel Dempster, Contracts Manager and Gareth McKenna, Site Engineer, will look after the work. The contract period is approximately 9 months, with works having commenced on 20t... Keep Reading
  • Customer Catch Up - Ken & Peter Visit Bonnie Scotland

    Customer Catch Up - Ken & Peter Visit Bonnie Scotland

    30 November 2023 Following their recent visit to Scotland, Ken Anderson, National Sales Manager and Peter McCarrick, Area Sales Manager said We had a great opportunity to visit customers old and new and attend the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC... Keep Reading
  • Davy Fowler's Retirement

    Davy Fowler's Retirement

    28 November 2023 With sadness the team at Craigantlet said a fond farewell to Davy Fowler who retired from the quarry on Thursday 24th November. Davys journey started in 1975 (with a short hiatus when the site was closed due to an economic downturn between 1981 ... Keep Reading
  • Kaitlin features in a Mighty Women NI Article

    Kaitlin features in a Mighty Women NI Article

    17 November 2023 Kaitlin received some great recognition in the recent article written and published by the Mighty Women NI. Check out the link below to learn more. Well done Kaitlin.Kaitlin Campbell, A Trailblazer on the Road and at the Pool Table! Mighty Wome... Keep Reading
  • Kaitlin Campbell takes place in the European Blackball Championships 2023.

    Kaitlin Campbell takes place in the European Blackball Championships 2023.

    30 October 2023 All at Northstone wish our HGV driver, Kaitlin Campbell, every success as she flies off to Malta tomorrow for the Northern Ireland Ladies team in the European Blackball Championships 2023.Kaitlin joined our busy team of tippers working out of ou... Keep Reading
  • New Volvo A40G Articulated Dump Truck.

    New Volvo A40G Articulated Dump Truck.

    27 October 2023 The production team at Croaghan were delighted to welcome a new Volvo A40G Articulated Dump Truck.Due to the expansion of the quarry into the new southern section and the extended haul distances, a second dumper was required to facilitate the tr... Keep Reading
  • National Recycling Week

    National Recycling Week

    21 October 2023 As the national Recycling Week comes to a close across the UK, at Northstone, we have reflected on the Big Recycling Hunt for missed capture and to become a more sustainable business.Since 2019, recycling at Northstone has increased by 67%, and ... Keep Reading
  • Northstone Materials sponsor the Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster

    Northstone Materials sponsor the Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster

    20 October 2023 Northstone Materials Limited are proud to sponsor the Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster (YFCU)This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting the agricultural community and fostering a safer, healthier, and more prosperous rural environment... Keep Reading
  • Welcome back, Hanna Miskimmin

    Welcome back, Hanna Miskimmin

    13 October 2023 After completing my placement year in the Northstone HSE team, I was fortunate to be offered a bursary for my final year and the offer of a graduate position upon completion of my degree in Environmental Management.I returned in September 2023 t... Keep Reading
  • Export & Freight Driver of the Year Award Finalist Noel King

    Export & Freight Driver of the Year Award Finalist Noel King

    04 October 2023 The newly formed Women In Minerals group launched on Thursday, 5th October, at the Elk Toomebridge. In total, 60 people attended. NSM was represented by Rebecca Mitchell (Environmental Systems Officer WIM Committee Member), Megan Carr (Data Ana... Keep Reading
  • Kerr Street and Portrush Harbour Environmental Improvement Scheme

    Kerr Street and Portrush Harbour Environmental Improvement Scheme

    29 September 2023 Greg McDaid, Engineer, was invited to the opening of the Kerr Street and Portrush Harbour Environmental Improvement Scheme, which took place on the 19th of September at the Portrush Town Hall.Following refreshments and a few words from David Jac... Keep Reading
  • Happy Retirement Lorna

    Happy Retirement Lorna

    28 September 2023 Lorna retires today after 43 years. It all started on 28th July 1980, when she worked as a purchase ledger clerk for Readyuse. Her boss back then was the accountant George Smith, and the MD was Ernie McClure.There have been a lot of changes alon... Keep Reading
  • National Ploughing Championships

    National Ploughing Championships

    24 September 2023 Our Sales Marketing Director Steven Oldham and colleague Miranda Mitchell (Communications Marketing Co-ordinator) were delighted to attend this years National Ploughing Championships at Rathineska, Co. Laois a first-time experience for both.T... Keep Reading
  • Tom McDonnell Truck Pull Presentation

    Tom McDonnell Truck Pull Presentation

    23 September 2023 At the conclusion of our Mega Truck Pull event on Saturday, 2nd September, we were delighted to present to Tom McDonnell, aka The Sand Man.The presentation celebrated Toms 50th work anniversary (1973 to 2023) as an owner-driver, delivering sand ... Keep Reading
  • Portaferry Public Realm Project Construction

    Portaferry Public Realm Project Construction

    22 September 2023 Northstone has been appointed as the principal contractor to complete the construction phase of the Portaferry Public Realm Project.The project is valued at 1.3M and requires 47 weeks for completion. This investment in Portaferry is funded throu... Keep Reading
  • Mega Truck Pull and Family Fun Day

    Mega Truck Pull and Family Fun Day

    07 September 2023 What A Day!!Saturday 2nd September, sunshine, crowds, truck pull, truck show, vintage vehicle display, entertainment and so much more.Our Mega Truck Pull and Family Fun Day was the success we hoped for. Donations and Sponsorship are still coming... Keep Reading
  • Innovation Shunt

    Innovation Shunt

    23 August 2023 Innovation Shunt Our Special Products Team is innovating a new proprietary resin system in partnership with PPG Traffic Solutions.The new NorthRevive MMA resin surface treatment allows fast curing of a new durable, high skid-resistant surface ov... Keep Reading
  • Northstone football team play at the Business Fives event

    Northstone football team play at the Business Fives event

    16 August 2023 Wednesday, 2nd August, at Stormont Pavilion, the first-ever Northstone football team appeared on the pitch at the Business Fives event, competing against 27 other local companies.If it came to how smart the team looked, you will all agree our bo... Keep Reading
  • Congratulating Dominic on 25 years of service

    Congratulating Dominic on 25 years of service

    15 August 2023 Dominic joined the company in July 1998 with the former R.J. Maxwell business. Way back then, his first truck was a 6x4 Foden, which he referred to as one of the wee greys.During his time, Dominic has hauled material to various projects all over... Keep Reading
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