Marshalls plc is a prominent United Kingdom-based manufacturer specializing in natural stone and concrete hard landscaping products. Established by Solomon Marshall in 1890, the company has grown to serve the construction, home improvement, and landscape markets with a broad portfolio of products including street furniture, block paving, natural stone paving, drainage, masonry, and protective street furniture. They operate multiple quarries and manufacturing sites within the UK, as well as an international presence through their Marshalls NV subsidiary in Belgium, covering the Benelux and Northern France regions.
The company is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange and is part of the FTSE 250 Index. Marshalls has maintained a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability, focusing on creating better places by integrating environmentally responsible practices such as producing lower-carbon concrete bricks and responsibly sourced stone. Their products are used domestically and commercially, featuring prominently in both private gardens and famous UK landmarks, including paving every location on the Monopoly board.
Marshalls operates three main divisions dedicated to commercial and domestic markets, all underpinned by their expertise in hard landscaping. In addition to product manufacturing, the company supports a national network of over 1,150 approved landscape contractors and driveway installers, ensuring adherence to Marshalls’ high installation standards. This network actively participates in annual awards celebrating excellence.
Historically, Marshalls has expanded and enhanced their capabilities through strategic acquisitions, such as purchasing the stone supplier Stancliffe Stone in 2001 and roof manufacturer Marley in 2022. Leadership changes also signify ongoing evolution, with Matt Pullen appointed as CEO in early 2024.
Their mission statement “Create Better Places” emphasizes their goal to be the UK’s leading manufacturer of sustainable solutions for the built environment, combining technical innovation with environmental and community focus. With over a century of history, Marshalls remains a leader in the built environment sector, committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation across their product range and services.