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June 2025

 Casting light on a bright future for heritage brand Haddonstone 

David Barrow, Managing Director ofHaddonstone, looks forward to the company's 55^thanniversary next year - continuing to embrace innovation, collaboration, and growth.

2026 will mark Haddonstone's 55th year in the architectural and garden cast stonework business; and every step of the way has seen the company thrive in a world of shifting design trends, technological advancements, evolving standards and regulations, and economic highs and lows.  

Housebuilding in the 21^stcentury is as much about creating quality places in which people want to live, as it is about the construction itself. We are all encouraged to value sustainability, quality and 'kerb appeal', as much as functionality and space; and so, it's no surprise that we are seeing a resurgence of interest in beautiful, traditional and classical architecture. This is where Haddonstone has always excelled, in manufacturing authentic and high-quality cast stonework for both new build properties, and in restoration and replication projects.

2025 has been a busy year so far for Haddonstone - which is reassuring after a challenging few years for the sector; and while worldwide economic uncertainty continues apace. We have seen a noticeable increase in private clients instructing their architects, builders and contractors to include traditional stone design elements, such as porticos, window and wall dressings into their plans. Housebuilders and their clients are increasingly appreciating how high-quality cast stone detailing can elevate a home's character and value; both here in the UK and in the USA, where our two businesses are flourishing.

At the heart of our ethos are the same traditional values that have remained steadfast throughout the past 55 years. We place integrity, quality and innovation front and centre, and this is why our clients return to us time and time again. Our standard and bespoke products are handmade to order in our own manufactories in Northamptonshire and Colorado, USA, by a team of craftsmen who are experts in their field and can deliver the quality of cast stonework that our clients demand.

Investment in our manufacturing facilities means that, not only do we meet client demand comfortably, we also make sure we are ahead of advancements and standards. An example is a £300k site expansion a few years ago which doubled the size of the TecStone (wet mix) shop floor (TecStone now accounts for 60% of all the stone produced) giving Haddonstone 50% more manufacturing space from before. As part of the same project, the timber mould shop space was expanded to accommodate a CNC spindle machine which can control the creation of precise and complex wooden shaped inserts for our moulds.

Looking forward to next year, we all hope for a stable economic picture. As a business, we will remain steadfast in our commitment to produce the high-quality cast stonework that Haddonstone has become synonymous with, whilst continuing to invest in both our team and our manufacturing infrastructure. I look forward to building on our successes, embracing new opportunities, and continuing to serve our clients with the excellence they expect from Haddonstone.For further information, call01604 770711or visitwww.haddonstone.com

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NOTE TO EDITOR:

Haddonstone is a trusted specialist in the design and manufacture of architectural and garden stonework. The ranges comprise cast stone architecture for residential and commercial projects, and beautiful formal and informal garden, home and landscape products.

All products are made to order in Northamptonshire or Colorado, USA, and are available in both standard and bespoke designs. Stunning Show Gardens are located in East Haddon, near to the manufacturing facility.