One Company...Three Divisions
Kilwaughter Chemical Company Ltd has been an established mineral and quarry processor since 1939. Quarrying and production facilities are based at headquarters in Larne, Northern Ireland where operations span a 50 acre site. Product lines include limestone sand, aggregate and calcium carbonate powders. Kilwaughter quarry produces the much sought after 'Co. Antrim white limestone' used in the construction and agricultural industries throughout Ireland. Market leading K Rend through coloured render is also manufactured on site. Subsidiary company Irish Aggregates Ltd, based in Cork, is a leading supplier of materials to the Irish Construction and Landscaping industries, stocking a large range of dry dash, coloured render, decorative aggregates, landscaping materials and specialist sands.
Research and development
Research and development at the company is a continuous process that provides new answers to the changing needs and expectations of our customers. Driven by market requirements and the emerging opportunities presented through the development of new technology, the company is committed to providing new innovative products.
Accreditations
Mineral processing carries ISO 9001. Products are quarried and distributed throughout Ireland for use in agriculture, construction and specialist industrial applications.
The Environment
Kilwaughter Chemical Co Ltd take pride in innovative product design, however the impact on the environment is also important. Environmental considerations are an integral part of business practice. Care has been taken to ensure that from the earliest stages of product design through to manufacturing, modern technologies have been utilised to help reduce their impact on the environment.
Environmental Achievements include:
- Accreditation to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
- Certification to the Green Dragon Environment Standard (UKAS accredited)
- Achieving Quintile One Status in Northern Irelands Independent Environmental Business Standards
- 10:10 Participation
Five areas of particular attention are:
- Responsible Manufacturing
- Recycling
- Energy Efficiency
- Monitoring Biodiversity
- On-site Restoration
The K Rend brand represents excellence in: - High Quality, Extensive Product Range
- Expert Technical Support
- Innovation
- Experience
- UK & Ireland Distribution
