Company Description:
Hillhouse is different from the large multinational building materials companies in that it is a privately owned business that can meet the expectations of the largest customer but also remains a local business that services the needs of local companies and private individuals.Hillhouse Quarry has been producing crushed aggregate since 1907, remaining in the same family ownership until the present day.In 1907 the plant was capable of producing 150 tonnes of stone per day using the techniques of the day which included a rail track and wagon system from the face. With the development of Tarmacadam, the Company became involved in the production of coated stone in the early thirties and now has three modern coating plants located in the Quarry.In 1966 a ready mixed concrete plant was built in the Quarry to satisfy the growing demand for high quality concrete. Today, in addition to the production of drystone, the company has three ready mixed concrete plants with one on site at Hillhouse Quarry.Today the Hillhouse Group employs around 200 people and continues to develop with service delivery to our customers key in our minds.
Hillhouse is different from the large multinational building materials companies in that it is a privately owned business that can meet the expectations of the largest customer but also remains a local business that services the needs of local companies and private individuals.Hillhouse Quarry has been producing crushed aggregate since 1907, remaining in the same family ownership until the present day.In 1907 the plant was capable of producing 150 tonnes of stone per day using the techniques of the day which included a rail track and wagon system from the face. With the development of Tarmacadam, the Company became involved in the production of coated stone in the early thirties and now has three modern coating plants located in the Quarry.In 1966 a ready mixed concrete plant was built in the Quarry to satisfy the growing demand for high quality concrete. Today, in addition to the production of drystone, the company has three ready mixed concrete plants with one on site at Hillhouse Quarry.Today the Hillhouse Group employs around 200 people and continues to develop with service delivery to our customers key in our minds.