News from 2024

Penrhyn Quarry hospital plays an important part in the story of Welsh Slate, and in particular the role of health and welfare within the slate society.

The University of Glasgow project showcases the pinnacle of roofing expertise and the timeless beauty of Welsh Slate. The Cwt-y-Bugail slate, renowned for its durability and aesthetic appeal, perfectly complements the heritage architecture of the universi

We're delighted to announce that our iconic Welsh Slate has been recognised in the International World Heritage Stones list

Lucent, St Andrew's Church and The Roundhouse are battleing it our in the "Best use of slate for a commercial project"

This not only safeguards jobs in the local community but also allows Welsh Slate to meet the ongoing demand for this traditional architectural, hard landscaping and roofing material.

As part of our Make a Difference Day programme, which offers colleagues the opportunity to raise money for charity, on Monday 24 June Nigel Taylor, from Welsh Slate, will be running up and down Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon 4 times!

The garden is inspired by rejuvenated slate quarry landscapes, which are used as a metaphor for resilience and how much things have changed with HIV in the UK since the 1980s.

Welsh Slate has added to its impressive award roster by featuring on a host of recent winning projects. Welsh Slate featured in every project using slate that won at the NFRC Roofing Awards 2024 on May 10th.

The focus for the design was to raise awareness and promote temperate rainforests, the rare and wonderful habitat that exists in the UK, particularly in Wales, and to create a beautiful, low maintenance border using natural products and local materials fo

A showcase of Welsh Slate products will feature on the ‘Terrence Higgins Trust Bridge to 2030 garden’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. Supported by grant-giving charity Project Giving Back and designed by Matthew Childs

We have recently completed an initial exercise of work at the Penrhyn Quarry Hospital to carefully remove the vegetation from the structure and the trees which sit within and adjacent to the building.