Built on sand, gravel, and family values
Tobermore’s story began in 1942, when the Henderson family started a humble sand and gravel business, inspired by a mother’s belief in her son’s future. Over the decades, our company grew steadily, expanding into concrete products and pioneering block paving, building a reputation for quality, innovation, and care.
Today, Tobermore is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading paving and walling manufacturers, and prides itself on its world-class manufacturing technology and the unrivalled quality of our products.
What sets Tobermore apart is the passion of the people who work here. Every team member shares a commitment to the values that have guided our company for more than 84 years – hard work, excellence, and putting people first. And the story continues to be written. Every day, the work done at Tobermore helps transform outdoor spaces and the experiences of the people who enjoy them.
Joining Tobermore isn’t just joining a company, it’s joining a team, a story, and a legacy of care, quality, and innovation that continues to make a difference.
Tobermore named 2025 ‘Landscaping Supplier of the Year’
Tobermore is proud to have been named Landscaping Supplier of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Builders’ Merchants Awards, held on 25th September in London.
Tobermore announces £12 million expansion plans
Tobermore announced that it will be investing £12 million to expand its operations to meet growing demand driven by current and anticipated growth in housebuilding and public realm projects across the UK.
Tobermore appoint new board of directors
David Henderson has announced the appointment of the first board of directors at Tobermore, in preparation for the company’s next phase of market expansion. The board will sit above the company’s current senior leadership team to provide them with strategic direction, governance, and oversight.
Tobermore crowned ‘Top Team of the Year’ at the Export & Freight Magazine Awards 2023
Leading paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore has been named ‘Top Team of the Year’ at the Export & Freight Magazine Awards 2023.
Tobermore crowned ‘Sustainable Manufacturing Business of the Year’
Tobermore has been named ‘Sustainable Manufacturing Business of the Year’ at the Business Eye Sustainability Awards 2023. The prestigious awards recognise local businesses for their hard work and continued contribution to a more sustainable environment.
Tobermore celebrate 80th anniversary
Tobermore employees enjoyed an evening at Galgorm Resort in celebration of 80 years of Tobermore and the launch of the new company vision.
Tobermore MD crowned ‘Innovation Director of the Year’ at IoD Awards
David was celebrated among other business leaders at the prestigious Institute of Director Awards in The Merchant Hotel, Belfast and crowned the winner of the Innovation category. Read more…
Tobermore triumph as ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at Made in NI Awards
Leading paving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore has been named ‘Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m)’ at the prestigious Made in Northern Ireland Awards 2021. The event, ran by Insider Media, took place at the Europa Hotel in Belfast where Tobermore went home with the top gong of the evening, sponsored by Deloitte. Read more…
Tobermore MD David Henderson named 'Industry Entrepreneur of the Year' 2021
David Henderson, Owner and Managing Director of Tobermore has won a major business award. Read more…
Team Tobermore continues to grow
Now a £60+ million company, Tobermore employee 400+ staff across the UK & Ireland. New roles and teams are contributing to the continuing success of the company
Major investment in logistics and manufacturing
Tobermore announce a £30m investment including the creation of 95 new jobs within production, administration, marketing and sales.
Additional factory announcement
Tobermore announcs a £10m factory investment, increasing production capactity by 30%. This 1 acre expansion brings the total site area to over 50 acres. Read more…
2019 Quarry of the Year
Tobermore’s Lough Fea Quarry win ‘Sand and Gravel Quarry of the Year’ at the Plant & Civil Engineer, Construction, Quarry & Recycling Awards 2019. Pictured accepting the award is Quarry Manager William Paul. Read more…
New Ocem factory
Tobermore MD David Henderson pictured in the Ocem factory.
Expansion of our fleet
Tobermore invest in the biggest articulated dumb truck in Ireland in 2019. Pictured Quarry Manager William Paul.
Record-breaking £50M sales
The Tobermore Team celebrating hitting £50M sales for the first time in April 2019. Read more…
Expansion of Headquarters to accommodate growth
An aerial shot of Tobermore Head Office and Production facilities in 2016.
Identified as 'One to Watch Company' for Successful Workplace Engagement
Plant and Civil Engineer Awards
Double Winners at the Plant & Civil Engineer Awards
Accredited ISO 9001: Quality Management
Quality Testing taking place at Tobermore production.
Business of the Year award
Tobermore receiving the 2008 Belfast Telegraph Award for Business of the Year.
Celebrating Business Excellence Award
We have had an ethos of continuous improvement dating back to 1990, culminating in winning the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Business Excellence Award in 2007, beating global brands like BMW.
Pictured: Tobermore Managing Director, David Henderson receiving the Business Excellence Award from Greek Finance Minister George Alogoskoufis in 2007.
European Quality Awards 2007
Winners of the European Quality Award
Cork Paving & Walling Centre opens
District Council recognition
Tobermore management team receive recognition gift from Magherafelt District Council
Excellence Awards Winners
Tobermore win the Sales Excellence Awards & UK Business Excellence Award.
CIM Sales Excellence award
David Henderson and Brian Wilson are presented with the CIM Sales Excellence and overall winner awards by TV celebrity Gay Byrne
50 years service award
David Henderson presents Sammy Yearl with his 50 year service award
NI Quality Award
Tobermore Management Team receive the NI Quality Award based against EFQM model (score 500+)
Investors in People
Tobermore Receives Investors In People Award
Dublin Paving Centre
Dublin Paving Centre opens
Bangor Paving Centre
Tobermore opens its second retail paving centre in Bangor.
Diversification
The company began to diversify with their own range of higher value products.
Early Quarry Team
Tobermore’s early quarry team pictured at Lough Fea Quarry. We own our quarry which is 13 miles from our HQ. We have control of our supply chain and raw materials.By controlling the source, we use only the finest aggregates. We are proud to be an agile and responsive supplier.
Tobemore opens Paving Centre
“Make a Concrete Decision with Tobermore”
Check out this classic Tobermore advert which featured in the Mid Ulster Vintage Vehicles Club Rally Programme way back in 1979.
Founded in 1942, Tobermore has evolved from a modest sand and gravel business into a world-class manufacturer of paving and walling, supplying the commercial and domestic markets throughout the UK and Ireland.
We are proud to be a trusted supplier of leading specifiers, contractors and housebuilders, providing paving and walling products on the nation’s most prestigious schemes.
David Henderson joins Tobermore
Quality checks
Tobermore’s early Flag Press machine. The production team undertake quality inspections.
Visit from the Prime Minister
PM Brian Faulkner & Major Chichester-Clark visit Tobermore to meet Owner Mr. Sam Henderson.
Investment in World-class manufacturing
A blast from the past and another treasure in the Tobermore timeline which captures the installation of the Schlosser brick machine in 1969. This photograph was taken at the installation of a Schlosser brick machine in 1969. From left; UK agent for Schlosser; David Irwin General Manager Tobermore, Sammy Yearl machine operator Tobermore, Schlosser sales agent, Schlosser installation engineer and Desmond Paul Tobermore Electrical engineer.
Tobermore installs its first Schlosser Paving Brick Machine
The Schlosser Paving Brick Machine which was installed in Tobermore in 1969.
Tobermore begins
Tobermore established by Sam Henderson; trading in sand and gravel.
Tobermore begins
Tobermore established by Sam Henderson; trading in sand and gravel.
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