Tillicoultry Quarries expand team with four strategic appointments
Company announces targeted key appointments to underpin long-term, sustainable operations
TILLICOULTRY Quarries, one of the UK’s largest privately owned quarrying and construction materials businesses, have appointed four key members to the team whose skills map directly to the company’s current priorities: regional integration and commercial development in England; operational excellence and product quality in hard rock; technical leadership to support the Mortars & Renders business; and robust land and estates management to underpin long-term, sustainable operations.
The appointments are targeted actions to ensure the business has the specialist capabilities required to translate growth into reliable delivery, regulatory confidence, and stronger customer outcomes.
‘We are thrilled to welcome Gordon Hynd, Dave Lewis, Nick Beale, and Grant Morrison to Tillicoultry Quarries at a time of significant growth and development. Each brings outstanding experience, skills, and passion that will help us continue to deliver exceptional service to our customers while driving forward our growth and sustainability ambitions across the UK,’ commented Wallace Menzies, managing director of Tillicoultry Quarries.
Dave Lewis joins as general manager for East Anglia to lead the company’s next phase of regional development following the acquisition of Middleton Aggregates. His track record of running operations globally gives him the mix of integration experience, commercial acumen, and leadership needed to support continued growth in the East Anglia Region and integrate Middleton into the Tillicoultry Quarries family.
‘I am delighted to have joined Tillicoultry Quarries at such a pivotal time for the business in East Anglia as we continue to grow our presence, and team, in the region,’ said Mr Lewis.
Appointed production manager for hard rock, Gordon Hynd (pictured) brings more than 37 years’ industry experience, including three decades in operational management. His experience and knowledge will help the business to maintain health and safety standards, continue to optimize plant performance, and develop and grow its teams.
‘With the company continuing to grow, this is an exciting opportunity to apply my experience to continue driving innovation, and quality, across Tillicoultry Quarries’ hard rock business. I’m looking forward to working with the team to support the next phase of growth and success,’ commented Mr Hynd.
Grant Morrison has been appointed as technical sales manager for Mortars & Renders to support the future growth of this division of the business. He was selected because of his deep technical sales experience within the building envelope sector and his proven ability to translate product capability into contractor confidence and project specification. He will lead customer technical support, product training, and close collaboration with specifiers and test houses – ensuring Tillicoultry’s Mortars & Renders are recommended on projects for their performance, compliance, and value.
‘I’m excited to focus my experience in growing Tillicoultry Quarries’ Mortars & Renders business, providing the tailored technical support and customer quality Tillicoultry Quarries are known for,’ said Mr Morrison.
Nick Beale steps in as land and estates manager to strengthen the group’s approach to land strategy, planning, permitting, and community engagement, all of which are critical foundations for sustainable minerals operations. His 25-plus years advising across minerals, waste, energy, and infrastructure make him the right choice to secure long-term site options and permissions, manage stakeholder and regulator relationships, and ensure environmental and community commitments are met as the business grows.
His remit includes protecting future reserves, delivering planning outcomes that balance operational needs with community interests, and embedding best practice on biodiversity, reinstatement, and site stewardship.
‘I look forward to using my experience in land management to help expand operations, work responsibly with communities and stakeholders, and ensure our sites continue to operate sustainably while supporting the business’s long-term success,’ said Mr Beale.
Founded in 1931 and still family owned, Tillicoultry Quarries supply aggregates, asphalt, concrete, mortar, and recycling services across the UK.
The company says these appointments are deliberate investments in expertise, in integrating acquisitions, raising production performance and technically demanding work, and securing the land and planning foundations that future operations depend on. Together they will strengthen the company’s capacity to deliver consistent, sustainable service to customers, meet regulatory and community expectations, and support Tillicoultry Quarries’ long-term growth ambitions.
