ABOUT THE HOWIE OF DUNLOP FENCING COMPANY
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Howie of Dunlop are fencing specialists and can carry out a range of projects both large and small. We have had many projects from large well known organisations however we treat every contract the same and our skilled and dedicated staff will give a small residential project the same care and expertise. |
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HISTORY
1850 CHARLES DICKENS WRITES DAVID COPPERFIELD
Howie of Dunlop Ltd was formed in 1850 by Robert Howie when he took the lease of the Newmill Grain Mill in Dunlop, Ayrshire where he combined grain milling, sawmilling, joinery and fencing, serving the needs and requirements of the local community.
1876 ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL PATENTS THE INVENTION OF THE TELEPHONE
As the years progressed and Robert took his sons into the family business the scope and direction of the Company expanded to newer product ranges to suit the customers diversifying requirements. The sawmill at Dunlop coped with ever increasing throughput of timbers, the joinery section produced Agricultural feeding troughs, hen huts, and the post & wire fences erected around the farms in the area delivered by horse and cart.
1901 QUEEN VICTORIA DIES AFTER 63 YEARS ON THE THRONE
Over the succeeding years the company progressed and diversified into various sectors forming the Howie Group, these included, Precast Concrete manufacturing, Frozen Foods, Farming, Agricultural Feeding, Egg Production and Dog Food production, but gradually these subsidiaries gave way to leave the main core elements of the business which we trade as today.
1939 GERMANY INVADES POLAND WORLD WAR II BEGINS
With the decline in agricultural fencing in the late 1970’s the Fencing Division recognised the need to diversify into various other sections within the Construction, Civil Engineering and Security Sectors whether client led or in house designed. The division is now acknowledged as one of Scotland’s major fencing contractors embracing all types of Technology to provide the client with a total turnkey perimeter security solution. They are Chartered ProNet Contractors for all Betafence Products and were winners of the 2003 Gold Award for their endeavours.
1969 FIRST MANNED MOON LANDING BY NEIL ARMSTRONG & BUZZ ALDRIN
The Construction Division progressed from Timber Haysheds, into today being a major contractor for Structural Steel Framed portal buildings and encompassing, cladding and associated joinery works to enhance the packages available. They also have diversified into the commercial and industrial sector and the full in house package offered includes design and build facility.
1988 £1 NOTES REPLACED WITH COINS BY BANK OF ENGLAND
Howie Forest Products is now one of the U.K.’s leading sawmill companies specialising in the supply of Sawn timbers to builders merchants, D.I.Y./Garden Centres, Pallet and Fencing Industries. The company supplies products throughout the length and breadth of the country. The Dalbeattie Sawmill is the most technically advanced and diverse production site in the United Kingdom and continuous investment and improvement maintains the competitive and quality edge within this market.
2003 BOB HOPE THE COMEDIAN DIES AGED 100
1850 CHARLES DICKENS WRITES DAVID COPPERFIELD
Howie of Dunlop Ltd was formed in 1850 by Robert Howie when he took the lease of the Newmill Grain Mill in Dunlop, Ayrshire where he combined grain milling, sawmilling, joinery and fencing, serving the needs and requirements of the local community.
1876 ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL PATENTS THE INVENTION OF THE TELEPHONE
As the years progressed and Robert took his sons into the family business the scope and direction of the Company expanded to newer product ranges to suit the customers diversifying requirements. The sawmill at Dunlop coped with ever increasing throughput of timbers, the joinery section produced Agricultural feeding troughs, hen huts, and the post & wire fences erected around the farms in the area delivered by horse and cart.
1901 QUEEN VICTORIA DIES AFTER 63 YEARS ON THE THRONE
Over the succeeding years the company progressed and diversified into various sectors forming the Howie Group, these included, Precast Concrete manufacturing, Frozen Foods, Farming, Agricultural Feeding, Egg Production and Dog Food production, but gradually these subsidiaries gave way to leave the main core elements of the business which we trade as today.
1939 GERMANY INVADES POLAND WORLD WAR II BEGINS
With the decline in agricultural fencing in the late 1970’s the Fencing Division recognised the need to diversify into various other sections within the Construction, Civil Engineering and Security Sectors whether client led or in house designed. The division is now acknowledged as one of Scotland’s major fencing contractors embracing all types of Technology to provide the client with a total turnkey perimeter security solution. They are Chartered ProNet Contractors for all Betafence Products and were winners of the 2003 Gold Award for their endeavours.
1969 FIRST MANNED MOON LANDING BY NEIL ARMSTRONG & BUZZ ALDRIN
The Construction Division progressed from Timber Haysheds, into today being a major contractor for Structural Steel Framed portal buildings and encompassing, cladding and associated joinery works to enhance the packages available. They also have diversified into the commercial and industrial sector and the full in house package offered includes design and build facility.
1988 £1 NOTES REPLACED WITH COINS BY BANK OF ENGLAND
Howie Forest Products is now one of the U.K.’s leading sawmill companies specialising in the supply of Sawn timbers to builders merchants, D.I.Y./Garden Centres, Pallet and Fencing Industries. The company supplies products throughout the length and breadth of the country. The Dalbeattie Sawmill is the most technically advanced and diverse production site in the United Kingdom and continuous investment and improvement maintains the competitive and quality edge within this market.
2003 BOB HOPE THE COMEDIAN DIES AGED 100
The Quarry Division trades under subsidiary company, Howie Minerals Ltd; with sites in Gorebridge, near Edinburgh, Torlundy, near Fort William, and Lugton in Ayrshire and have now for many years provided Limestone Filler to the Scottish Asphalt market. As markets change they have also expanded their range of milled products to provide a further service for their clients.
THE FUTURE
The Howie Group is now totally focused on all of the above fronts and the ability to recognise, address
and implement the latest trends in training, technology and management systems will ensure we are well
placed to meet the challenges ahead with determination and enthusiasm.
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TEL: 0845 612 8484 |
E-MAIL:info@howieofdunlop.co.uk |
FAX: 0845 612 8485 |
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