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At Thomas Armstrong we are take pride in the work we undertake every day. This section highlights the work we successfully complete as well as recognising our achievements, awards and community work. Click on the 'Read More' link to view and read the article in full.

February 15, 2019
Concrete Blocks
Thomas Armstrong continues its expansion

Thomas Armstrong (Holdings) Ltd are pleased to announce their latest acquisition of the Sellite Blocks Limited, a Yorkshire based building block manufacturer.

Based in Great Heck near Leeds, Sellite Blocks Limited is a well-established and highly regarded building block manufacturer of eco-friendly building blocks. With a workforce of 14 and an annual turnover of £5 million, it has served national house builders and builders’ merchants for over 60 years.

Established in 1830, Thomas Armstrong (Holdings) Ltd already has an extensive portfolio of specialist services alongside manufacturing a wide range of high-quality building products to meet the continuing demands and changes within the construction industry. Based in Cumbria, the company’s depth of history, knowledge and expertise has enabled it to become a leading and well-known construction manufacturer across the North of England.

Keith Denham, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive of Thomas Armstrong (Holdings) Ltd comments: ‘We are delighted to announce the successful completion of our new acquisition of Sellite Blocks Limited. This latest acquisition will provide valuable wealth and expertise to our company as well as enhancing our services and products to our clients and customers. This has also given us the opportunity to strengthen our brand and to continue to maintain our competitive position within the construction industry.

‘We are looking forward to working with everyone at Sellite particularly Colin Hope and we are excited about what the future will bring in the many years to come.’

Mr Colin Hope, currently Managing Director of Sellite Blocks Limited will join The Thomas Armstrong Group in a new role following the acquisition along with the entire Sellite workforce.

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December 13, 2018
Group
Thomas Armstrong Support Charity in Christmas Jumper and Festive Tie Day

Well done to all the team for taking part in the festive fun, we raised as a company a fantastic £223.50 for Hospice at Home West Cumbria

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June 19, 2018
Construction
Project through to the Grand Final of LABC Buildings Excellence Awards 2018

Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd are celebrating our success in winning the Best Extension or Alteration to an Existing Home category at the regional LABC Building Excellence Awards 2018 for our Lakeland Farmhouse project.

We are now through to the Grand Finals in November.  Congratulations team.

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April 25, 2018
Washington Homes Ltd
Washington Homes to begin new housing development in Wigton

The Woodside Park development will deliver 79 new high quality family homes in Wigton.  The development will see a mix of house types varying from two-bed bungalows to five-bed executive homes, some of these will be affordable, built on land at Station Hill.

The development is situated in a desirable part of Wigton close to local amenities such as Wigton Hospital, supermarkets, schools and Wigton railway station with the Historic City of Carlisle just over 10 miles away and the Lake District National Park just a short drive.

Washington Homes plan to open their Showhouse and Marketing Suite this Summer which will showcase the style and design of the development.  

To view more details and available plots, please visit Washington Homes website at washingtonhomes.co.uk

Anyone wishing to register their interest in this development should contact Grisdales on 01946 834032 Thursday to Monday.

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April 24, 2018
Construction
Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd Shortlisted for LABC Northern Building Excellence Awards 2018

Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd are thrilled to find out that we are a shortlisted finalist for the LABC Northern Building Excellence Awards 2018.

Our recently completed project at Leeming Farm is nominated in the 'Best extension or alteration to an existing home' category. The awards will take place on the 15th June 2018 and winning projects will then be shortlisted for the Grand Finals.

Lemming Farm work included the renovation of an existing farmhouse and construction of a new extension with link corridor with associated external works.

Works included:

• Piling works to existing farmhouse

• Completion renovation of existing farmhouse

• Remove part of existing roof and construct new roof to increase head height

• Construct new bespoke Green Oak timber frame extension

• Link corridor to connect existing farmhouse

• Concrete retaining walls & floor slab

• External works including reduced level excavation, services installation and landscaping works to level ground to new profile

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