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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 -
Belfast City Marathon
What A Day!!Congratulations to the five Northstone Relay Teams and two 8 mile walkers who took part in the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon yesterday in aid of Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. Reports are that all had a fun day, the weather wa... Keep Reading -
Balmoral Show
We want to say a big thanks to everyone who came to speak with us at our stand at the Balmoral Show. An even bigger thanks to those who donated to our Charity Partner, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland!This is the first year we have taken part in th... Keep Reading -
Causeway Coastal Half Marathon
A massive well done to the Northstone Team who took part in Cancer Focus NI, Causeway Coastal Half Marathon on Saturday. A great achievement. Some shots of the fantastic scenery and our team on the day!!Next up, Belfast City Marathon, Northstone... Keep Reading -
We welcome 7 members of CITB’s Woman in Construction
On Friday, 10th September 2021, we welcomed 7 members of CITB’s Woman in Construction. Our HSE Manager, Eleanor Forrest Reid, and various members of the Northstone Team planned a morning out for the ladies around our sites at Toome.The ladies ha... Keep Reading -
Airfield Site Recruitment Day
Another Great Success!!We would like to thank all attendees who came to our Airfield Site on Saturday 11th September to explore our operations in Toomebridge, and to find out about the range of careers currently available.We would also like to s... Keep Reading -
Congratulations to Patrick Flood and Chris Arkins
Congratulations to Patrick Flood and Chris Arkins on gaining their HGV qualification.Patrick and Chris were among the first to put themselves forward on the launch of this initiative; we commend them for fitting this in around their demanding sc... Keep Reading