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Lawrence Moore retires
In our sand sites, Friday 10th February marked a sad day as one of our unsung heroes, Lawrence Moore, retired from the business.Lawrence went about his job with passion, pride and outstanding commitment. He will be truly missed by all his friend... Keep Reading -
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Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week
As Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week draws to a close, our Managing Director, Darren McMillan, hosted the Northstone apprentices in the Tullyglass Hotel. The afternoon was a lovely opportunity for the apprentices to reunite and discuss whats ... Keep Reading -
Brew Monday
Since 2005, the third Monday of January has been awarded the gloomy title of Blue Monday. This year lets turn it on its head and make it Brew Monday! Make time today to catch up with a friend or a loved one and enjoy a cuppa. Connecting is a gre... Keep Reading -
Pierce Voted Quarry Manager of the Year 2022
Pierce Kirwan, our Craigantlet Quarry Manager, has been awarded the prestigious Plant Civil Engineer Quarry Manager of the Year 2022 (Sponsored by Jabez Safety Solutions).The accolade was presented during the glittering ceremony at the Crowne P... Keep Reading -
Northstone Materials is going for GOLD
Northstone Materials is going for GOLD!Fantastic News for the Northstone Materials team as we achieve GOLD in the 2022 Environmental Benchmarking Survey supported by Business in the Community.Our third year taking part in the survey, where we ha... Keep Reading -
Double Success For Northstone Materials At Awards Night!
We were delighted to be presented with the prestigious Health Safety Award (Sponsored by Pat ODonnell Co) and the award for Environmental Initiative (Sponsored by Bailey Waste Recycling) at the recent Plant Civil Engineer Awards at the Crowne... Keep Reading -
Agricultural Projects
Agricultural ProjectsOver the past few weeks we have produced concrete from our Coleraine Depot, distributing to numerous farmers in the North Coast, spanning across the Limavady, Aghadowey and Bushmills areas.The concrete supplies have covered ... Keep Reading -
NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT
We have launched a new range of Eco Mix concretes specifically designed for residential foundations and subfloors.The Eco Mixes provide Co2e reductions of between 1030% using a combination of alternative cements and high-performance admixtures. ... Keep Reading -
Northstone Donate Rocks to Canal Walk and Lock Keepers Cottage, Toome development
Lovely to have been able to assist with the development at the Canal Walk and Lock Keepers Cottage, Toome.Well done to all involved at Tidal Toome. Looks fabulous.... Keep Reading -
Congratulations to Siobhan Blaney, Rebecca Henry, Amy McMullan, Judith Napier and Laura Wallace on winning NI Credit Team of the Year at the Irish Credit Awards.
Congratulations to Siobhan Blaney, Rebecca Henry, Amy McMullan, Judith Napier and Laura Wallace on winning NI Credit Team of the Year at the Irish Credit Awards.The event took place at the World Credit Congress at the Aviva Stadium Dublin on 11 ... Keep Reading -
Congratulations to Eleanor Forrest Reid for running the London Marathon
Pictured below, is Eleanor Forrest Reid done busted after running the London marathon on Sunday 2nd October to help Northstone Materials raise funds for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland.Eleanors quote My first marathon in almost 5 years (not a PB ... Keep Reading -
50 Year milestone for Trevor Anderson
Trevor Anderson started his career with JT Glovers in 1972 on a 6-week contract as a nipper making tea for lorry drivers; two big kettles were always on the boil.He was based at Springwell Gravel Pit in Coleraine, supplying material for the New ... Keep Reading -
New Volvo L180H into service at Hutchinson’s Sand Site, Toomebridge.
We were delighted to put our new Volvo L180H into service last week at Hutchinsons Sand Site, Toomebridge.Mark OHagan, who will be the primary driver of the vehicle, was a very happy man indeed!The vehicle includes both an upgraded bucket and up... Keep Reading -
Request for more than 200 tonnes of clean stone and just under 600 tonnes
We were delighted when we received a request to deliver more than 200 tonnes of clean stone and just under 600 tonnes of our finest lough sand. The request came from Knockaghview Equestrian Centre which is set on 100 acres of picturesque country... Keep Reading -
Norman McIlwaine achieved a remarkable 45th work anniversary milestone
Norman McIlwaine achieved a remarkable milestone on 22nd August 2022, his 45th work anniversary.When connect caught up with the location manager, Ciaran Cunningham, he said:Its hard to believe that some of us had not even been born when Norman f... Keep Reading -
Congratulations to William Megaw on completing 25 Years of Service
Congratulations to William Megaw on completing 25 Years of Service with the company!William joined the company on 20th August 1997, starting his career with Bertie Boltons squad in Coleraine. He was quickly transferred to Derek McKendrys squad f... Keep Reading -
Steven and Eleanor, visit our Mountfield Concrete Plant and Block yard
Our Sales Marketing Director, and our Head of HSE, Steven and Eleanor, visited our Mountfield Concrete Plant and Block yard this week for an SLI and site visit.Gabriel ONeill led the site tour highlighting all of the health and safety improveme... Keep Reading -
Eleanor Forrest Reid prepares for the London Marathon for Cancer Focus
Run Eleanor, Run!!Our head of Health Safety, Eleanor Forrest Reid, is preparing to run the London Marathon for our charity partner, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland.In preparation, and for a bit of fun, Eleanor will be attending the Parkrun at the... Keep Reading -
Our first golf outing of 2022
Fore left!!Our first golf outing of 2022 took place on Sunday 14th August. We had seven participants in total from various departments within our business. Despite the weather conditions, all that attended had a great time, and are looking forwa... Keep Reading -
After 36 years in the concrete industry at Carrickfergus concrete plant, Peter Arkins decided to call time on the concrete business.
After 36 years in the concrete industry at Carrickfergus concrete plant, Peter Arkins decided to call time on the concrete business.Big Red, as he is known, will be greatly missed by both staff and customers for his dedicated work and gracious m... Keep Reading