News
-
New upgrade at Gregg’s sand and gravel plant.
Upgrade complete!We recently replaced an old Finlay dewatering system with a new CDE EvoWash at Greggs sand and gravel plant.The EvoWash will enhance the quality of the sand by significantly increasing the effectiveness of the washing process.We... Keep Reading -
We invite you to Northern Ireland’s first of its kind educational event on all things Screed!
We invite you to Northern Irelands first of its kind educational event on all things Screed!A team of industry specialists will present on a wide range of screed related topics, with a QA session at the end.We believe that, given the increasing ... Keep Reading -
Band of Builders Charity Involvement
This is why we love our wee country!We were delighted to be involved in this project by the wonderful charity Band of Builders, a charity which provides support to members of the UK construction industry facing life-changing or limiting circumst... Keep Reading -
Northstone welcome Amy Wylie & Reece Lynch to the Northstone Team.
On the 1st of August 2022, we welcomed Amy Wylie Reece Lynch to the Northstone Team.Reece will join the team at Craigantlet Quarry while Amy heads to the team at the Tile Plant.In addition to the demands of the working day, Reece and Amy will c... Keep Reading -
1st Phase of Major Scheme Completed!
1st Phase of Major Scheme Completed!Our Special Products Team has recently finished the 1st Phase on the current N81 Scheme in South Dublin for Principal Contractor, Kilsaran. The team has laid over 4,000m2 of buff High Friction Surfacing red c... Keep Reading -
John Wilson, CEO of Northstone NI, celebrates 35 years with the group.
John Wilson, CEO of Northstone NI, celebrates 35 years with the group.Under Johns stewardship, through his previous role as Managing Director of Farrans, Managing Director of NSM and now as Chief Executive Officer of Northstone NI, our group has... Keep Reading -
Northstone welcomed Castleroe Primary School to Croaghan Quarry
We welcomed Castleroe Primary School to Croaghan Quarry on Friday, 24th June 2022.48 excited children and 5 members of staff were accepted for an educational morning filled with activities and presentations. Having enjoyed the morning, everyone ... Keep Reading -
St Oliver's Plunkett P5's Return to Hutchinson's
St Olivers Plunkett P5s Return to HutchinsonsOn the 8th of June 2022, the Hutchinson site hosted the P5 class from St Oliver Plunkett Primary School. The sun shone and the children behaved impeccably. They enjoyed a visit around all the sites ke... Keep Reading -
Tuesday's 25th Anniversary with Northstone Materials
Saturday 25th June 2022 marked Tuesdays 25th Anniversary with the company, joining the R J Maxwell business in June 1997.In 1999 she was promoted to the role of Administration Manager. Over the years, Tuesday has been responsible for many busine... Keep Reading -
N11 & N31 Pavement Improvement Scheme
The High Friction Surfacing Season has kicked off for Northstone with almost all 9,000m2 now completed on the N11 N31 Pavement Improvement Scheme in Dublin for Roadstone and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.We are excited to add MMA resin ... Keep Reading -
It’s World Bee Day!
Its World Bee Day!In honour of world bee day, we visited our own Northstone Materials beehive to see how they are doing. Theyre still in their temporary hive, but as you can see, they look happy.Unfortunately, in the past few years, bee populati... Keep Reading -
Congratulations to Alister Clarke on reaching 35 years of service at Northstone
Congratulations to Alister Clarke on reaching 35 years of service at Northstone.Alister started his career back in 1987, producing blocks in Ballygawley. He caught the driving bug for HGVs in 1994. On completing his HGV test, he started his long... Keep Reading -
30 Years Service for George!
30 Years Service for George!!George Irwin started at North Down Quarry in 1989, working for a subcontractor, hauling blacktop. The opportunity arose to join the company, and on 29th March 1992, he became a Tipper Driver.The first job George drew... Keep Reading -
Croaghan Quarry Trees Planted
The trees are in 6,750, to be exact!If youve been in and around the Coleraine area these past few weeks, you may have been lucky enough to spot the start of our tree planting venture at Croaghan Quarry!With the help of Tony and his team at NI F... Keep Reading -
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