Marshalls
plc is pleased to announce the commencement of a commercial partnership with
Fairhurst Stone Merchants.
The
agreement, effective immediately, secures Marshalls exclusive access to
Whitworth Yorkstone for use in the commercial environment.
Whitworth
Yorkstone is a blue grey to buff brown sandstone, quarried near Rochdale, UK.
The Quarry has extensive reserves of high quality blockstone and this agreement
will allow Marshalls to expand the market for this material, by utilising its
established UK and international operations.
Andy
Robinson, MD of Marshalls Mineral Products division said: “We were delighted
when Fairhurst approached us with this proposal. It gives Marshalls an
opportunity to expand our offer and to introduce new differentiated products
into our portfolio.”
Dave
Stanger, Marshalls’ Natural Stone Paving Trading Director added: “As the UK’s
premier provider of natural stone in the built environment, this agreement with
Fairhurst will only bolster customer choice when it comes to selecting British
stone.
“Marshalls
is passionate about indigenous stone products, with a rich quarrying heritage
going back over 100 years, and we look forward to continuing our active
promotion of British products over the coming months and years.”
