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At Armstrongs, we take pride in being a trusted supplier of high-quality quarry aggregates that form the foundation of construction and infrastructure projects. Quarrying is a critical industry that helps provide essential materials like sand, gravel, and stone for building homes, roads, and public infrastructure. Understanding what is quarrying and how it supports construction is […]

Stone quarrying plays a crucial role in modern construction and everyday life, supplying essential materials like sand, gravel, and stone for building roads, homes, and infrastructure. In this guide, we will delve into the intricacies of quarrying, including what exactly it is, quarrying processes, and the materials produced. What is Quarrying? Quarrying is the extraction […]

At Armstrongs and our subsidiary AMIX Concrete, we understand the important role that concrete mix ratios play in the success of any construction project. Knowing the right mix ratios is essential to achieving the desired strength, durability, and performance of concrete. In this guide, we will explain everything you need to know about concrete mix […]

Aggregate is granular material, such as sand, gravel and crushed stone that has a range of different uses across various industries. In this guide, we’ll explain all you need to know about aggregates including the different types and their uses. Construction aggregates play an important role in building and infrastructure projects, offering essential support and […]

At Armstrongs, we supply a wide range of aggregate materials to the construction industry for a range of different applications, direct from our own quarries. Construction aggregates play an important role in building and infrastructure projects, offering essential support and strength to various structures. In this guide, we will explore the different types of construction […]

Recycled concrete aggregate plays an important role in construction projects. From road construction to foundation work, RCA helps reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and promote environmentally friendly building practices. At Armstrongs, we provide top-quality aggregate materials for a range of different applications, including RCA.  In this guide, we’ll be explaining exactly what recycled concrete aggregate […]

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 […]

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 […]