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Responding to COVID-19
COVID- 19 We are all aware of the current state of what is a Global Pandemic, At these times of uncertainty we felt it to be best to address this to our valued customers, staff and local communities. At this moment in time it’s business as usual here at The Armstrongs Group, but we thought […]
Armstrongs Aggregates LTD obtains FORS accreditation
As part of our ongoing efforts to continually improve our working practice we are delighted to announce that Armstrongs Aggregates LTD is now FORS accredited. The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations. Achieving our FORS accreditation demonstrates […]
Christmas Opening Hours
Firstly, we want to wish all our customers, staff and local communities a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year! Everyone at Armstrongs from Aggregates to AMIX would like to thank our customers and communities for another excellent year. We look forward to working with existing and new customers and people in our communities […]
Rivington Terraced Gardens Sundial
On November 2nd 2019 we were honoured to be present at the Rivington Terraced Gardens where their new sundial, created by stonemasons from Armstrongs Stone, was unveiled at a small ceremony on the Orchestra Lawn. Rivington Terraced Gardens is a unique and wonderful place and is in the care of Rivington Heritage trust, a registered […]
Armstrongs take delivery of new Scania p410 wagons
Our transport fleet has grown immensely over recent years, and continual investment by the Armstrong Group ensures we maintain maximum efficiency and reliability, whilst also meeting our environmental commitments. This week we took delivery of two new Scania P410 XT series wagons. The Scania P-series cab provides a combination of space and security, with easy […]
History of Pilkington Quarry Revealed
A little more history behind our Pilkington Quarry was revealed today as we came across a brilliant article dated over 100 hundred years ago! Below is the transcript from an article dated 1888 illustrating the extraction of stone from our Pilkington Quarry in Horwich. Pilkington Quarry covers 53 acres near the town of Horwich and […]