Keith Max

by | Apr 2, 2011 | Central Districts, News, Obituary

We sadly farewell another great man from our quarrying fraternity. Keith Max died suddenly on 03 April 2011, aged 71. Keith was a great family man who spent most of his life in and around Wellington associated with the quarrying industry. The early part of his life...

Founding Member dies tragically

by | Feb 10, 2011 | News, Obituary

10.2.2011 It was with great sadness that we received the news this morning that Pat Wallbank was fatally injured yesterday in a road accident on SH39 at Ngaruawahia. Pat was the Inspector of Mines, Quarries and Tunnels for many years and has been Quarry Manager...

Obituary – Ken Ludlam

by | Nov 13, 2009 | News, Obituary

  It is with regret we advise the passing of KEN LUDLAM on 3 Nov 2009, aged 73 years. Ken lived in Otaki for most of his life, 50 years with wife Joan. He was mayor of Otaki and Ludlam Way was named in his honour. Ken joined the Waikanae Shingle Co in 1953...

Quarry centre of big plan

by | Oct 5, 2009 | Auckland, Branch News, News

“More than 26,000 jobs could be created by a proposed 420-hectare industrial park around the Drury quarry, owner Stevenson says.” For those of us in the quarrying sector, a proposal of this nature and magnitude is a good news story, as protection of such a...