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Concrete plans for Darlington company’s growth
One of the UK’s fastest-growing restoration and high level maintenance firms is launching a new division to cope with a major influx of work since the start of the year. Darlington-based Stone Technical Services is launching a specialist concrete repair department, known as Stone Refurbishment, which will create four new jobs in the coming months. The major growth of this side of the...‘Team Stone’ uses pedal power to raise funds for Darlington hospice
Five fitness fanatics at Darlington-based Stone Technical Services recently swapped their tools for bikes to raise money for St Teresa’s Hospice in the town. ‘Team Stone’ donned their pink Lycra for the Northern Rock Cyclone, a cycling challenge featuring a choice of three rides of various distances. Stone’s brave cyclists opted for the most grueling ride of 104 miles...Solid training for Stone’s team
As Darlington-based Stone Technical Services continues to grow, managers at the company are working with trainees to ensure they achieve top level training and qualifications. In addition, other members of staff are continuing with their industry training to make sure that they are at the forefront of developments in their sector. Chris Wilson joined Stone, which specialises in high-level...Stone builds bridges to secure new contracts
Stone Technical Services has secured three new contracts around the UK to complete major restoration and repair projects. Working alongside East Riding Council, structural engineers Mason Clark from Hull, York-based historic architects Ferrey and Mennim and Morrison Construction, Stone’s team has been appointed to carry out long-awaited repairs to Sutton Bridge which links the towns of...Stone on top of the world with new deals
High level conservation and maintenance specialists, Stone Technical Services, have secured an ongoing partnership with one of the UK’s most prominent conservation companies. Stone is working with Clivedon Conservation, which is the dedicated conservation company for the National Trust, on a variety of projects. This partnership will provide a number of new contracts for Stone who are...Conservation- Old buildings needing the Stone treatment help North East business to grow
Stone Technical Services’ conservation division has experienced exceptional growth in the last year as more ancient and historic buildings fall victim to environmental damage. The company’s conservation department has seen a 30% rise in business since last year, especially in the North East and in the London area. Stone has recently secured new contracts to carry out a variety of...Restoration- Darlington restoration specialists fly high with training
Staff at one of the UK’s most prominent restoration and specialist maintenance companies, based in Darlington, have been undertaking strict training programmes to ensure that they are leaders in their field. Stone Technical Services’ team of fixers and masons in its restoration department all now have important accreditation which proves their skills in the heritage sector. All members...Restoration- Stone Restores York Attractions
Darlington-based Stone Technical Services has secured a number of new contracts in York to repair and preserve popular historic buildings throughout the city. The contracts, worth in the region of £10,000, will involve Stone working on a variety of galleries, churches and boundary walls for the York Museum Trust and the National Trust carrying out surveys, reports and repairs to protect them...Restoration- Stone’s growth climbs in London and the South East
North East-based high level maintenance and conservation experts, Stone Technical Services, have seen a major growth in demand for their services in London and the South East throughout 2009 which is helping the company to develop further at its headquarters in Darlington. Stone opened its South East offices in Pinner, Middlesex in March 2008 and has seen demand for its services grow by around 20%...Restoration- Stone makes Gateshead Old Town Hall rock solid
One of Gateshead’s most prominent, Victorian buildings has recently undergone further preservation and maintenance work with the help of Darlington restoration experts, Stone Technical Services. Earlier this year a £1.7million restoration and refurbishment project was completed, funded by Heritage Lottery, to restore Gateshead Old Town Hall to its former glory. Following on from this,...Restoration- Stone leads the way in protecting County Durham buildings
Two very different, but both significant, County Durham buildings are undergoing several thousand pounds worth of restoration and improvement work to protect them from further damage. Darlington high level restoration and maintenance specialists, Stone Technical Services, have recently secured contracts totalling around £100,000 to carry our repairs on County Hall in Durham city and at...Restoration- New North East deals secure more growth for Stone
Stone Technical Services has clinched two new contracts in Sunderland and Northumberland, contributing around £70,000 to the company’s growth. In Sunderland, Stone is carrying out a refurbishment of the hood canopies at D’arcy Court for housing company, Gentoo Sunderland. In Northumberland, Stone has been engaged to complete the refurbishment of the spire and carry out masonry...Lightning Protection- Lightning strikes more than twice for high flying Stone
The damaging effects of climate change, and a growing dependence on technology, have resulted in an increasing number of businesses and organisations around the UK calling on Darlington-based Stone Technical Services. Stone, a well-known high level maintenance company, specialises in lightning protection and has seen a 20 % rise in demand for its service since the start of 2009 because of severe...Restoration- Stone is King of the castle and gets an appointment at the Palace
Darlington high-level specialist maintenance company, Stone Technical Services, has secured two prestigious new contracts to complete vital preservation works on Lambeth Palace in London and Lincoln Castle, Lincoln. Stone won the new contracts, worth in the region of £70,000, thanks to its reputation for completing sympathetic restoration and masonry refurbishment projects on churches and...Restoration- Major Improvements Preserve Yorkshire Landmarks for future Generations
Two historically important buildings in Yorkshire are currently undergoing thousands of pounds worth of preservation work to protect them from future damage. Stone Technical Services, based in Darlington, County Durham, is carrying out a variety of repair work at York Theatre Royal and at the St Mary and St Joseph RC Church in Pocklington in the East Riding of Yorkshire. York Theatre Royal dates...Restoration- Pinner Experts Rise to the Challenge in Westminster
Historic restoration specialists, Stone Technical Services based in Pinner, have signed a major contract to carry out vital repairs to one of London’s most significant landmarks. Westminster Abbey’s Chapter House, which dates back to the 12th Century and was the birthplace of Parliament, hasn’t undergone any significant repair work since the 19th Century when Sir George Gilbert...Restoration- Stone Rises to the Challenge in Westminster
Historic restoration specialists, Stone Technical Services in Darlington, have signed a major contract to carry out vital repairs to one of the UK’s most significant landmarks. Westminster Abbey’s Chapter House, which dates back to the 12th Century and was the birthplace of Parliament, hasn’t undergone any significant repair work since the 19th Century when Sir George Gilbert...Calderdale?s Tallest Structure Restored to Former Glory
Work has now been completed on one of Halifax’s most significant landmarks. Calderdale Council worked with specialist restoration company, Stone Technical Services from Darlington, County Durham, to restore Wainhouse Tower to its former glory and carry out a variety of improvements to preserve it for the future. From June 2007, Stone carried out a range of work on Calderdale’s tallest...Stone Reaches for More Work in Tyne and Wear
Darlington-based Stone Technical Services is currently enjoying an ongoing period of growth and has won three new contracts in the North East. Stone, which specialises in all aspects of high level maintenance, lightning conductor installation and steeplejack services, has been appointed to carry out a major shutdown of the chimney stacks at SRM in Sunderland. SRM is one of the largest companies in...County Durham Company Set Traditional Skills in ?Stone?
Specialist repair company, Stone Technical Services, is preserving traditional skills, such as stonemasonry, thanks to a growing demand for traditional repair services. The number of companies offering stonemasonry and services related to the repair and restoration of historic buildings continues to dwindle across the UK as fewer young people have a desire to learn such trades. Darlington-based...Stone Keeps Climbing on Teesside
Stone Technical Services is continuing with its growth plans in the Tees Valley by securing more work at industrial plants in the area. The Darlington-based company has been appointed to carry out high level access work and the installation of high voltage cable at Teesside Power Station in Grangetown, near Middlesbrough. Stone saw its number of industrial contracts grow throughout 2008 as the...Repair company helps Teesside church raise vital funds following renovation
Stone Technical Services, based in Darlington, is helping a Teesside church to raise money following £20,000 worth of restoration work. Stone has recently completed the renovation work at St James’s Parish Church in Thorpe Thewles, near Stockton-on-Tees, funded by a special donation and a £4000 grant from Northumbria Historic Churches Trust. The Grade II listed building, built...Tall Order for Pinner High Risers
High level maintenance specialists, Stone Technical Services, based in Pinner, Middlesex, have fought off competition from international companies to secure an important contract at a prestigious industrial site in Kent. Stone has been awarded the contract to carry out stack inspections of two 27 meter high brick chimneys at the Port of Sheerness, part of Medway Ports, in Kent. Stone beat off...Another Tall Order for Darlington High Risers
High level maintenance specialists, Stone Technical Services, based in Darlington, have secured more work in the south east as the company continue to grow across the UK. Stone has been awarded the contract to carry out stack inspections of two 27 meter high brick chimneys at the Port of Sheerness, part of Medway Ports, in Kent. Stone beat off competition to secure the contract thanks to its...Major Industry Accreditation as Stone is Officially SAFE
Darlington-based Stone Technical Services has become a member of a top-rated health and safety scheme designed to help improve the safety record of companies operating in a range of industries. Stone recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme that recognises exceptionally high standards of health and safety amongst UK contractors. SAFEcontractor status enhances a...Major Industry Accreditation as Middlesex Company is Officially SAFE
Pinner-based Stone Technical Services has become a member of a top-rated health and safety scheme designed to help improve the safety record of companies operating in a range of industries. Stone recently received accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme that recognises exceptionally high standards of health and safety amongst UK contractors. SAFEcontractor status enhances a company’s...Thousands of Pounds worth of Contracts Stack up for Middlesex Company
One of Pinner’s fastest-growing companies, Stone Technical Services, has secured over £75,000 worth of new work across the South thanks to its reputation around the UK. Stone, which specialises in high level maintenance, has been appointed to carry out significant work at the Royal Grammar School in Guildford, Surrey. As well as completing the refurbishment of the chimney stack on the...Thousands of Pounds worth of Contracts Stack up at Stone
One of Darlington’s fastest-growing companies, Stone Technical Services, has secured over £75,000 worth of new work thanks to its reputation around the UK. Stone, which specialises in high level maintenance, has been appointed to carry out significant work at the Royal Grammar School in Guildford, Surrey. As well as completing the refurbishment of the chimney stack on the Grade 1...Darlington Company sets its Growth in ?Stone? with new jobs
A specialist Darlington company is beginning its period of expansion by creating a number of jobs at its new headquarters in the town. In January, following around £600,000 worth of investment, Stone Technical Services moved into its new offices on Kellaw Road to allow the company to expand throughout 2009. At 10,000 square feet, the new premises are three times the size of their previous...More Tall Orders on Teesside for High Rise Experts
Darlington-based Stone Technical Services has fought off competition from international companies to secure more work at a prestigious industrial site on Teesside. Stone has been awarded the contract to carry out annual surveys on the boil-house chimney stack and the utility stacks at INEOS Plant Utilities. Stone beat off competition to secure the contract, worth in the region of £25,000 to...North East High Risers get Eco-friendly
A fast-growing Darlington-based company has invested thousands of pounds to make its operations more environmentally-friendly. Stone Technical Services, based on Kellaw Road in Darlington, is a specialist high maintenance repair company working on a variety of projects around the UK for organisations such as English Heritage and the National Trust as well as for well known industrial clients such...Latest News From...
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