en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hillhouse Quarry Group has announced the construction of a new asphalt production facility at its Soutra Mains quarry in Midlothian, Scotland, named Edinburgh Asphalt, marking a major expansion for the company in recent years.
The plant, currently under construction and scheduled to open in autumn 2026, will serve eastern Scotland. Once operational, it will be capable of producing over 50 types of asphalt mixes, all compliant with CPR certification and BS EN 13108 standards, and bearing the UKCA mark.
"Edinburgh Asphalt is a significant moment for the Hillhouse Group. We have long had the capability, personnel, and operational base to serve eastern Scotland more comprehensively, and this investment is the logical next step," said Mark Munro, Managing Director of Hillhouse Quarry Group.
Mark Munro further noted that for customers in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, this new facility means access to locally produced asphalt, backed by Hillhouse's reputation for quality standards and service commitment.
According to Hillhouse Quarry Group, the Soutra Mains quarry has previously supplied aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and concrete blocks to eastern Scotland. This new asphalt production facility represents one of the largest investments in asphalt production capacity in Scotland in recent years. Once operational, the Soutra Mains site will transform into a full-service building materials hub, equipped with a dedicated fleet from day one, serving local authorities, infrastructure contractors, paving and civil engineering companies, housebuilders, and developers.
This announcement continues the significant momentum of the Scotland-based producer, which appointed Alistair Borthwick as Chief Executive Officer in January 2026 to further expand its operations.
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