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New Purchases For Our Block Operations!
In the first quarter of 2025, Northstone received four brand-new Hyster Forklifts, vital to our block operations. Purchased from our supplier, Briggs Equipment UK, these machines are built for strength and reliability and are perfectly designed ... Keep Reading -
Institute of Quarrying
The Institute of Quarrying was founded over 100 years ago by four people with a vision for the Mineral Products Industry. The institute exists to promote the industrys positive impact and the available career opportunities and support profession... Keep Reading -
Eugene's Retirement
After 24 years service, Eugene retired from the business on the 18th April 2025.Having commenced employment in 1991, Eugene worked as a diesel fitter on the concrete mixer trucks, based in Dunmurry.From here, he moved to the mobile fitting team.... Keep Reading -
Celebrating Earth Day
As a CRH company, Northstone Materials is celebrating Earth Day by recognising our role in protecting and enhancing nature in the communities where we live and work.Outside our quarry operations this year, our contracts teams have commenced work... Keep Reading -
The Concrete Society Visits our Tile Plant in Toome!
A few weeks ago, Northstone welcomed The Concrete Society Northern Ireland Region Young Members Committee to our roof tile plant in Toome.This was an excellent opportunity to showcase how we manufacture high-quality concrete roof tiles, focusing... Keep Reading -
A Chirping Good Start to the Easter Holidays!
During a recent biodiversity site visit to Ballymena Quarry, Emma OBrien and Rebecca Mitchell were delighted to hear about a mother duck and her ducklings spotted in the area by our quarry operator, Robin Christie. Their adventure took an unexpe... Keep Reading -
Celebrating 35 Years of Service with Patricia McGee
On the 9th of April 2025, Patricia reached her 35-year service with the company.atricia joined the former R J Maxwell business in April 1990 based at Carrickmore Quarry. When Carrickmore closed its doors in 2019, Patricia moved across to Mountfi... Keep Reading -
Health & Safety Campaign
Last week, our Health Safety team delivered a productive three-day safety campaign at Island Aggregates Ltd in the Isle of Man. The safety initiative began on Thursday, the 3rd of April, with Eleanor Forrest Reid facilitating a Manager/Supervis... Keep Reading -
CEF Northern Ireland's Construction Gala Dinner
Northstone were delighted to attend the CEF Northern Irelands Construction Gala Dinner on Thursday, 27th March, to celebrate 80 years of the industry.As sponsor of the Next Generation category, we enabled 40 students and their lecturers to atten... Keep Reading -
Burton Roofing Merchants Ltd Open Day
Last week was particularly busy for our GB Sales Managers, Peter McCarrick and Simon James.On March 18th, Peter Simon represented Northstone Materials at Burton Roofing Merchants Ltd Open Day in Bridgend, strengthening relationships with the br... Keep Reading -
Ibec Academy diploma programme.
Pictured below is the graduate class of 2025, attending the final module of their Ibec Academy diploma programme.The image below includes the Northstone graduates Emma Graham (Civil Engineer) and Emma OBrien (Environmental Graduate).The next ste... Keep Reading -
2025 CRH Ireland & Northern Ireland Employee Development Programme Launch
On Thursday, 13th March, 45 self-nominated participants attended the launch of the 2025 CRH Ireland Northern Ireland Employee Development Programme (edp) in Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim.The Programme objective is to develop and leverage the skills ... Keep Reading -
Celebrating Siobhan Blaney's 30 Years of Service
On 1st March 2025, Siobhan celebrated 30 Years of Service, having been an integral part of the team since 1995. Starting in Sales Admin to cover maternity leave, Siobhan has grown with the company. Its incredible to think that she began her jour... Keep Reading -
Toome Tile Plant Investment Phase One
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase One of our 1.8 M investment in the Toome Tile Plant! This project is a testament to our commitment to innovation and efficiency.Weve replaced and upgraded key machinery, including a s... Keep Reading -
Construction Employers Federation 80th Anniversary Gala Dinner
As we continue to support Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week, we are delighted to be the Next Generation Sponsor at the Construction Employers Federation 80th anniversary gala dinner, which takes place on Thursday, 27th March 2025.Apprentice W... Keep Reading -
NI Apprenticeship Week 2025
On NI Apprenticeship Week, we would love to celebrate our apprentices who have joined the company over the last 3 years.As we continue to deliver excellence through the passion of our people, we value the contribution that each apprentice brings... Keep Reading -
Robert Nicholl's 35 years of service
On Friday 17th of January at Toome Tile Plant, we celebrated Robert Nicholl for his remarkable 35 years of service with a delicious breakfast! ??From starting his journey in Toome back in 1990 on the Ridge Line to becoming our go-to expert on th... Keep Reading -
Ken Anderson Reaches 30 Years Milestone
Ken Anderson, our National Sales Manager, has reached an incredible milestone of 30 years with the company today, 20th December 2024.In our conversation with Ken, he shared, It doesnt seem like 30 years. I thought I had landed my dream sales job... Keep Reading -
Congratulations Harriet - 45 Years Of Service
On the 1st December 2024, Harriet Taggart reached a significant milestone of 45 years service (you will be forgiven for thinking she joined the company when she was 10!).Steven Oldham congratulates Harriet on this outstanding achievement. Harrie... Keep Reading -
Environmental Benchmarking Survey Awards 2024
The results are inwe are delighted to have achieved the Platinum Level in the 2024 Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey!At Northstone Materials, we have demonstrated that we are one of the top-performing environmentally sustainable... Keep Reading