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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 -
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