The facility will bring locally produced asphalt supply to the East of Scotland for the first time under Hillhouse. Named Edinburgh Asphalt, the facility is currently under construction.
 
The upcoming facility is anticipated to be one of the biggest investments in asphalt production infrastructure in recent years, within Scotland. 
 
Mark Munro, managing director, Hillhouse Quarry Group said: “Edinburgh Asphalt represents a significant moment for Hillhouse Group. 

“We have long had the capability, the people and the operational foundation to serve the east of Scotland more fully, and this investment is the natural next step.”

 Munro added: “For customers across Edinburgh and the surrounding area it means access to locally produced asphalt backed by the quality standards and service commitment that Hillhouse has built its reputation on.”

The new facility would strengthen the Soutra Mains Quarry site’s capacity of satisfying the needs of local authorities, infrastructure contractors, surfacing and civil engineering firms, housebuilders and developers within Edinburgh, the Lothians and wider Scotland. 

The upcoming expansion of Hillhouse’s footprint comes at a time of ongoing development for the supplier. Hillhouse appointed Alistair Borthwick as chief executive officer in January this year, bringing extensive strategic and financial knowledge following Borthwick’s career in complex and large organisations.