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According to Mind, a leading mental health charity, 1 in 6 workers are currently dealing with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression or stress. That is why at Armstrongs we have decided to act now and provide proactive mental wellbeing support through our TalkStrong Campaign. TalkStrong TalkStrong aims to open up the conversation of […]

Young people are becoming more and more distant from joining the working world. However I do not believe this is their fault; it just isn’t correctly targeting to them. That’s why we have created a campaign all about how Armstrongs can help the younger generation experience employment. What is Experience Employment? Experience Employment is a […]

Every person deserves a garden they can be proud of, and definitely something bespoke. In today’s blog, we will be giving you our best tips on how to create the perfect bespoke garden for you and your home. This will involve tips about cut stone, aggregate and concrete and how these can all be used […]

For those who have never heard about the Bolton Lads & Girls Club, it is a youth club and is a registered charity based in Bolton. They focus on helping young people get on track, building their own foundations and brightening their futures. Bolton Lads & Girls Club welcomes many different opportunities for young people […]

The Armstrongs Values are a set of values we life by at Armstrongs Group. They inform our decision making and influence our recruitment process. The Armstrongs values are made up of: Safety, Responsibility, Customer Focus, be team orientated, be performance driven and entrepreneurial. The Armstrongs Values Safety At Armstrongs, Health and safety plays a big […]

This week we are talking about Quarrying and the environment.  Armstrong Group are committed to providing a quality service in a manner that ensures a safe and healthy workplace for our employees. We aim to minimise our potential impact on the environment. We operate in compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and we will strive […]

You know about our quarries, you have seen our ready mix concrete and our bespoke cut stone products. However, did you know that we also offer Muck Away services too? In this blog we will explain what muck away is, and how we can help you with it. What is muck away? Muck away is […]

Who are AMIX? AMIX established since 1993, is one of the longest running concrete companies operating in the North West and a proud subsidiary of Armstrongs Group. AMIX is a company who produce and provide ready mix concrete. Despite the fact that AMIX have been trading continuously since 1993, they haven’t always been a part […]

Even though concrete and cement are totally different things, it is very common for people to get them mixed up. In today’s blog, it’s Concrete Vs Cement! We’re going to be telling you all about the differences between the two materials and what sets them apart. Concrete Vs Cement What is Concrete? Concrete is what’s […]