In 1958, founders of the Glendinning Group, Ernest and Jack Glendinning purchased 14.31 acres of land - the limestone quarry at Linhay Hill, Ashburton in Devon. Within the first year, 35,000 tons of ground limestone were produced, sold and spread on South West farms - an early sign of the successes that were to follow.
Hard work and determination combined with a pioneering team spirit were the foundation stones of the Glendinning brothers' approach to business. On many occasions in the early years they would work around the clock, without a second thought, to ensure they could deliver.
The brothers also recognised that the expansion of any quarrying company is limited by the extent of its reserves of mineral-bearing land and so they made some shrewd opportune purchases of adjoining land, and indeed, of complementary businesses, in order to secure the business' future.
During its 50year plus existence, the company has acquired a marble quarry, a transport company, two concrete-product manufacturing companies and a chalk quarry which all now operate under the Glendinning Limited brand.
Today, with a staff of over 230, over 50 vehicles, 2 quarries and 7 sites, Glendinning is still very much a family business with the founders' children and grandchildren actively involved in the business.