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A New MAN for Stephen
Its a new Man for StephenOwner Driver Stephen Watton has taken delivery of a brand-new MAN 8x4 block off loader fitted with an atlas crane to work out of our Croaghan depot.Stephen joined Northstone some 25 years ago, and he then drove one of ou... Keep Reading -
Apprentice Story From Odhran Canning
I have been working at Northstone for 6 months, enjoying every moment. Stephen and the contracting engineering team helped me settle in very easily and put me at ease during my first few days. The team at Northstone were a great help in settlin... Keep Reading -
Apprentice Story From Rebecca Simpson
I have gained a lot of experience within my first 6 months in different parts of the business (estimating, roofing, site visits etc.) and I still have a lot to learn. I feel supported as an apprenticeand although there is a lot of uni work to co... Keep Reading -
Apprentice Story From Aaron O’Neill
My first six months at Northstone has been nothing but fantastic! I knew from the first week that we were going to be part of something special and my mind hasnt changed. From starting in Craigantlet where I was trained up by James Harrison to n... Keep Reading -
Resin Bound Installation at the HQ for Alternative Heat
At the end of the 2021 resin-bound season, Northstone Materials overcame challenging weather deadlines to complete this Scheme for the new HQ for Alternative Heat in Banbridge. Tight windows of opportunities were maximised in partnership with M... Keep Reading -
Christmas Foodbank Appeal
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Christmas Appeal for the Trussell Trust Causeway Foodbank.Along with the 500 donated by the company, our employees gathered an impressive 258 worth of food.In total, we donated 430kgs of food, enough ... Keep Reading -
Concreting in Cold Weather Guide
The coldest months are still ahead of us!The MPANI has released some valuable guidelines for concreting in cold weather.Read through the information below, which may prove invaluable during the colder months.... Keep Reading -
George Anderson Retires
After a working career spanning 49 years, George Anderson has decided to retire and finishes today, 22nd December 2021. He says, I wont miss the 4:30 am starts!George looks forward to spending time with the family and taking the dog on long beac... Keep Reading -
Lagan Dragons Official Opening
Lagan Dragons had the official opening of their new premises at the Stranmillis Embankment on Sunday 28th November. Nichola Mallon, DfI Minister did the honours in the sunshine.The Lagan Dragon ladies took over a derelict property and set about ... Keep Reading -
Brian McGuigan Named BBC NI Sports Personality of the Year's Unsung Hero 2021!
Our very own Brian McGuigan was named as winner of BBC NI Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero 2021!!A massive congratulations from all at Northstone.Watch Brians award and interview here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/northern-ireland/59464... Keep Reading -
Peter's 35 Year Service Award
Congratulations to Peter on reaching his 35-year milestone!Peter started his concrete career as a mixer driver in Carrickfergus in 1986. He drove a truck for 4 years until making the switch from delivering concrete to producing concrete, and in ... Keep Reading -
Julie and Ben's Wedding
Congratulations to Julie and Ben, who tied the knot on 22nd October 2021!The new Mr Mrs McKendry celebrated with their family and friends at Orange Tree House, Greyabbey.Julie started with us as Miss Kernohan on 6th September 2021 as our Gradua... Keep Reading -
Laurence Fay's 25 Year Service Award
Congratulations to Laurence Fay who recently achieved his 25 Years service award.Laurence started his career as a mixer driver at Carryduff Concrete Plant in March 1996. He is now based in Ballynahinch and is a familiar face in the Down area, de... Keep Reading -
Davy Gets The Big Job!
Davy gets the big job!We celebrate the success of one of our HGV drivers, Davy McCartney. On Saturday 6th November Davy was elected as chairman of the Motorcycle Union of Ireland UC.Davy has had a lifelong involvement in all aspects of motorcycl... Keep Reading -
Anti-Skid Installation at Coolmore Stud
Northstone Jockey Into Position!Coolmore Stud is headquarters of the renowned worlds largest breeding operation of thoroughbred racehorses.We were delighted to recently install anti-skid surfacing material within their 7,000 acre network of farm... Keep Reading -
Old Faithful Retires
Old faithful retires.After 21 years of service, the oldest truck in the fleet, EKZ 2694, finally hangs up the chutes. This old trucks life span and the condition is an absolute credit to its long-term driver Iain McFetridge.Today is a mix of emo... Keep Reading -
Greg Joins our Busy Mixer Team
Greg joins our busy team of mixer drivers dedicated to providing an essential service to the construction industry. He moves from hauling stone from the quarry face to the primary crusher to delivering ready mixed concrete to our customers sites... Keep Reading -
Northstone Welcomes William McLaughlin
Northstone welcomes William McLaughlin to our fleet of owner-drivers. The ready- mixed concrete industry is nothing new to William as he is the son of our respected owner-driver, Samuel McLaughlin.William will work alongside his father in the we... Keep Reading -
Congratulations to Jamie McGall
Congratulations to Jamie McGall our concrete batcher man in Ballymena. He and his wife Jez, welcomed a new addition to their family at 14.45 on the 14th September.Finley McGall weighed in at an impressive 9.1lbs, a baby brother for Jake, Emelia ... Keep Reading -
Emma Hughes Wedding
Congratulations to Emma Hughes (now Emma Hopkins), who tied the knot on Tuesday 21st September. Emma works at the reception in our head office in Croaghan, and she’s also the daughter of a long-time Northstone Employee and Croaghan Quarry Manage... Keep Reading