Acheson Holdings

What Acheson Holdings does

Acheson Holdings Limited, trading as AG Paving + Building Products (also branded Acheson + Glover), is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of concrete hard landscaping products headquartered in Toome, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1960, the company produces paving blocks, flagstones, facing bricks, kerbs, retaining wall systems, and permeable paving solutions for commercial and residential markets across the UK and Ireland. Core product technology centres on proprietary Enduur surface protection technology, which delivers 70% lower embodied carbon per paver or flag and is supported by over 370 Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). The company employs over 370 people and reports a 57.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2025, exceeding its Climate Action Pledge targets.

The business operates a hybrid distribution model. Five company-owned Outside Room Centre showrooms in Northern Ireland (Toome, Fivemiletown, Dromore, Newry, Antrim) serve homeowners with design consultations, complemented by a stockist network across the UK and Ireland and a recommended installer programme. A separate direct specification sales channel targets B2B professionals — architects, landscape architects, contractors, local authorities, housing associations, and developers — supported by technical tools including BIM libraries, AnchorWall software, the Anchor Diamond Wall Estimator, CPD courses, and complimentary design services for permeable paving and retaining walls. Named commercial and public-sector customers include Queen's University Belfast, Northern Regional College, Gallions Quarter (London), Dockside Ocean Drive (Edinburgh), Rushmere Shopping Centre, Parklands Student Accommodation, and Matsu House.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales of concrete hardscape materials, supplemented by landscape design consultation services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and a 30-year guarantee is offered on hard landscaping products to homeowners. Marketing combines digital channels (website, social media, newsletter), professional education (CPD courses), case studies, and experiential showroom visits. No external institutional ownership, public listing, or venture capital backing is indicated in the source materials.

Name

Acheson Holdings

Legal name

Acheson Holdings Limited

Website

https://ag.uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Acheson Holdings, trading as AG Paving + Building Products, is a Northern Ireland-based third-generation family manufacturer of concrete paving blocks, flagstones, bricks, retaining walls, and permeable paving solutions serving UK and Ireland commercial and residential markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hard Landscaping Products

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems (IMADAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pavers & Permeable Paving Blocks (Clay/Concrete) (IMADABAH)

Keywords

• Concrete paving products
• Retaining wall systems
• Facing brick manufacturing
• Permeable paving solutions
• Hard landscaping products

Headquarters

HQ city

Tyrone

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Paving and Building Products Sales: One-time sale of concrete paving blocks, flagstones, bricks, kerbs, steps, and walling products to commercial and residential customers. Products sold through direct sales at showrooms, through stockists, and via recommended installers. Professional segment includes specification services and design support tools.
2. Design Services: Landscape design consultation services for homeowners including on-site 3D design service, complimentary design consultations (30-minute sessions). Design services support product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AG Paving + Building Products manufactures and sells concrete paving blocks, flagstones, kerbs, facing bricks, and segmental retaining wall systems for commercial and residential applications across the UK and Ireland. The company supplements its manufactured products with professional design services (Permeable Paving Design Service, Retaining Wall Design Service, BIM support), design tools (AnchorWall Software, Product Visualiser), CPD courses, and environmental documentation covering over 370 EPDs. Distribution is through five homeowner-facing Outside Room Centre showrooms in Northern Ireland, a stockist network, recommended installers, and direct specification sales to commercial and public sector clients.

Product overview

AG Paving and Building Products (Acheson Holdings) is a third-generation family business manufacturing paving, walling, and facing brick products for commercial and residential markets across the UK and Ireland. The product portfolio centers on concrete-based hard landscaping solutions including paving blocks (Country Cobble, Plaza, Plaza Quattro, Long Stone), flagstones (TerraPave, Fiamma, Canterra), bricks (Heathfield, Woodward), retaining walls (Diamond Pro Air, Anchor Diamond), kerbs (TerraKerb, Bullnose, Mile Stone), and permeable paving systems (Xflo). The company differentiates through its Enduur advanced surface protection technology applied to selected products, reducing embodied carbon by 70% while enhancing durability and resistance to staining. Professional services include Permeable Paving Design Service, Retaining Wall Design Service, BIM support, CPD courses, AnchorWall Software, Product Visualiser, and EPD documentation for over 370 products. The product line is distributed through Outside Room Centres in Northern Ireland and is backed by a 30-year guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HomePave Paving Dedicated paving product range for entry-level homeowners, designed for garden and driveway applications.
• Country Cobble Paving Paving block system delivering the mellow, aged look of reclaimed paving with modern, easy-to-lay construction.
• Plaza Paving Contemporary paving block with Enduur advanced concrete technology for enhanced durability and non-slip surface.
• Plaza Quattro Paving Linear plank style paving made using highest quality quartz aggregates and granite, available in a mixed pack of four sizes.
• Heathfield Brick New clay-like concrete brick range providing the aesthetic of traditional clay bricks with the performance benefits of concrete manufacturing.
• Woodward Brick Low carbon masonry facing brick recognised at the 2025 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland for sustainable product development.
• Diamond Pro Air Lightweight segmental retaining wall solution combining strength, sustainability, and simplicity.
• Xflo Permeable Paving Solutions Proprietary permeable paving technology for effective surface water management in landscaping applications.
• Long Stone Paving Premium smooth finish plank paving for patios, paths, and feature areas with minimalist design style, featuring Enduur advanced concrete technology.
• TerraPave Flags Premium granite flagstones using natural materials that mature with age, finished with striking granite aggregate.
• Fiamma Flagstones Flagstones created using highest quality granite aggregates with unique 'flamed' effect finish, featuring Enduur Level 2 surface protection.
• Canterra Flags Flagstones for patios and pathways with striking Silver and deeply coloured Slate options, featuring granite chippings for high-quality finish.
• Enduur Advanced Concrete Technology Proprietary surface protection technology applied to selected paving, flagstone, and kerb products, delivering enhanced surface colour, reduced efflorescence, increased strength, 70% less embodied carbon, and prevention of moss and algae growth.
• AnchorWall Software Professional design software enabling users to gauge project feasibility and estimate retaining wall material quantities from early design stages.
• Anchor Diamond Wall Estimator Tool Free online tool enabling design of segmental retaining walls up to 3.6 metres in height.
• Permeable Paving Design Service Complimentary design service providing comprehensive, site-specific support for effective surface water management using permeable paving solutions.
• Retaining Wall Design Service Complimentary preliminary design and technical support service for segmental retaining wall projects.
• Product Visualiser Interactive visualisation tool to preview products against a range of different garden and driveway scenes.
• CPD Courses Continuing Professional Development courses providing technical insights to architects, landscape architects, and construction professionals.
• BIM Support Services Building Information Modeling services and technical support for construction professionals.
• Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) Verified environmental performance data available for over 370 products, supporting sustainable construction specification and procurement.
• Aftercare and Jointing Products Range of jointing products essential for installing flexible paving systems, plus aftercare products to maintain outdoor spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions achieved in 2025, exceeding Climate Action Pledge targets
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lighthouse Construction Industry CharitysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAG has partnered with Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support wellbeing across the construction sector. The partnership involves corporate responsibility initiatives focused on mental health and wellbeing support for construction workers and industry professionals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tobermore: Northern Ireland-based concrete paving, walling and brick manufacturer of comparable size and heritage to AG. Closest geographic and product-line competitor with overlapping product categories (paving blocks, flagstones, permeable paving, retaining walls), serving both B2B specifiers and B2C homeowners across UK and Ireland.
• Bradstone: UK concrete paving and masonry products brand owned by Aggregate Industries, offering paving blocks, flagstones, walling and garden products. Direct competitor targeting overlapping homeowner and professional segments with comparable showroom and stockist distribution.
• Brett Landscaping: UK concrete paving, flagstone and retaining wall manufacturer within the Brett Group. Direct competitor with comparable B2B/B2C go-to-market, national stockist distribution, and a shared focus on permeable paving solutions competing for the same professional specifier base as AG.
• Plasmor: UK manufacturer of concrete building products including paving blocks, kerbs, and walling. A direct mid-sized competitor with similar B2B/B2C sales channels, competing for specification on residential developments and infrastructure projects.

Broad incumbents

• Ibstock plc: UK-listed leading brick manufacturer with growing concrete brick and paver ranges. Relevant competitor in the brick category where AG is expanding with Heathfield and Woodward; broader incumbent with national distribution.
• Marshalls plc: UK-listed market leader in hard landscaping, offering paving, kerbs, retaining walls and landscape protection products. Compares as the dominant incumbent competitor against whom AG differentiates on sustainability credentials; broader product range and national footprint but lower specialty positioning.
• Aggregate Industries: Large UK concrete and aggregates producer with a hard landscaping product range. A broader incumbent operating across cement, aggregates and concrete products; competes with AG on commercial and infrastructure projects while benefiting from vertical aggregates integration.
• Forterra plc: UK-listed brick and concrete products manufacturer including paving and walling categories. A broad incumbent competitor against whom AG competes in facing bricks and concrete masonry, with greater scale and a public capital base.

Others

• CED Stone Group: UK natural stone and hard landscaping distributor and supplier. Functions as an adjacent industry participant in the wider hard landscaping supply chain, occasionally serving as a stockist or competitor for premium paving projects where natural stone competes with concrete alternatives.

Emerging players

• Natural Paving Products: UK supplier of natural stone and concrete paving products focused on the premium homeowner segment. Comparable product mix targeting a similar B2C audience and complementary to AG's concrete-led range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/AchesonGlover
• Facebookfacebook.com/agoutsiderooms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agpavingandbuildingproducts
• Instagraminstagram.com/agpavingandbuildingproducts
• Xx.com/AchesonGlover

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Acheson Holdings