Kilwaughter Minerals Limited is to become part of the multi-national Saint-Gobain group after they reached a binding agreement for Saint-Gobain to acquire the Northern Irish quarrying and mineral processor. As per normal process, the acquisition has been forwarded to the Competition and Markets Authority with closing of the transaction expected
Talented construction professionals across Northern Ireland are being urged to step forward and be recognised at a glittering awards ceremony. The prestigious event will be held at Croke Park in Dublin on 18 September 2025 and will be hosted by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). CIOB hosted a launch
MILWAUKEE® continues to disrupt the cordless impact wrench market with the introduction of the next generation of M12 FUEL™* Compact Impact Wrenches. With the compact size, the new Impacts deliver the most access in tight spaces while doubling the performance from the previous gen. The compact size and reduced weight
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Kilwaughter Minerals Limited is to become part of the multi-national Saint-Gobain group after they reached a binding agreement for Saint-Gobain to acquire the Northern Irish quarrying and mineral processor. As per normal process, the acquisition has been forwarded to the Competition and Markets Authority with closing of the transaction expected in the first half 2025. Saint-Gobain is a global leader in the design and manufacture of solutions for the construction industry and employs 160,000 people across 76 countries globally. It has a wide-ranging portfolio of lightweight construction solutions for building facades and envelopes, with its emphasis on making buildings better for occupants and the planet. Kilwaughter has its headquarters at its limestone quarry in Larne, Northern Ireland from where it serves its construction and agriculture customers throughout the UK and Ireland, with distribution centres in Glasgow, Cork and St Helens. Known for leading brands K Rend, K Systems and Kilwaughter Lime, the company has delivered continued success in recent years, with a clear strategy centred around outstanding customer service and innovative products. To year end (April 2024), Kilwaughter generated revenues of circa £50m and has over 200 employees. Gary Wilmot, CEO of Kilwaughter Minerals said: “We’re excited with the opportunity to join the Saint-Gobain group and continue Kilwaughter’s ambitious growth journey. “Kilwaughter has a rich company culture and heritage, and our focus remains on delivering a leading customer experience, underpinned by our trusted brands. We look forward to the added synergy that Saint-Gobain will undoubtedly bring and sharing our passion for innovation, quality and excellence. “We see the alignment of the vision and values between both companies as a strong building block for our teams and customers.” As stated above, the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Talented construction professionals across Northern Ireland are being urged to step forward and be recognised at a glittering awards ceremony. The prestigious event will be held at Croke Park in Dublin on 18 September 2025 and will be hosted by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). CIOB hosted a launch event for the awards on 11 October at Tughans, The Ewart, Bedford Square, Belfast, giving aspiring winners the chance to network with fellow construction professionals before going head-to-head for one of the coveted titles. A similar event was held at Engineers Ireland, Clyde Road, Dublin at the same time. Caroline Gumble, CEO at CIOB, said: “I am always delighted when this important industry has an opportunity to showcase the talent, hard work and achievements of the people creating and maintaining our built environment. “The CIOB Ireland Awards is a great platform for the incredible things industry professionals are doing and I’m very much looking forward to hearing all those stories. “Nothing in construction happens in isolation so I encourage everyone working in the built environment sector to nominate the colleagues who most deserve recognition.” Councillor Micky Murray, the Lord Mayor of Belfast, oversaw the launch ceremony as categories covering Client of the Year, Team of the Year, Rising Star and Sustainability Award were officially opened for nominations. Cllr Murray said: “The CIOB Awards Ireland are a fantastic opportunity to highlight the remarkable talent and innovation driving Northern Ireland’s construction sector. “It’s an honour to attend this celebration of excellence, and I encourage everyone to put forward their nominations and highlight the outstanding achievements within our built environment. “Recognising the talented individuals who help shape Northern Ireland’s infrastructure is crucial, as they play a vital role in creating spaces and places that enhance our communities and support our future growth.” Nominations are now open and aspiring winners can enter their submissions online, with categories covering Client of the Year, Team of the Year, and Rising Star. Awards are open to both members of CIOB and non-members and CIOB is urging as many construction professionals as possible to put their names forward. More information on the awards can be found on the dedicated webpage: www.ciob.me/irelandawards Anyone interested in sponsoring the event can contact Sarah Hallinan, Regional Manager Ireland, at shallinan@ciob.org. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
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