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Blog Press Release
NMSB hosts rotary visit
20th May 2010
Members of the Rotary Club spent a fascinating morning visiting the New Milton Sand and Ballast site near Hurn Airport recently, as part of their voational learning programme. Read more
Findings of Pennington archaeological dig published
8th April 2010
The results of a company-sponsored archaeological dig at Pennington have been published by the Hampshire Field Club and Archaeological Society. Read more
NMSB reaches the parts others can’t thanks to new concrete pump
18th March 2010
New Milton Sand and Ballast has invested in a new concrete pump that can be used anywhere to pump concrete to wherever it is needed. Read more
Brockenhurst College student gets hands-on experience at New Milton Sand and Ballast
3rd March 2010
A TEENAGE student from Brockenhurst College is getting to grips with the world of work thanks to an extended placement with New Milton Sand and Ballast. Read more
Youngsters from Ashley School enjoy visit to NMSB
4th February 2010
PUPILS at Ashley Infant School in New Milton spent the day touring the Caird Avenue base of New Milton Sand and Ballast. Read more
NMSB employee treads the boards for lead role
14th December 2009
A credit controller at New Milton Sand and Ballast has taken her first romantic lead at a major Dorset theatre. Read more
NMSB visit proves to be an eye-opener for Lymington group
24th November 2009
A day out at New Milton Sand and Ballast left members of Lymington’s University of the Third Age branch impressed.
Read more
Extraction site decision will help the environment and traffic
18th November 2009
THOUSANDS of road miles and the associated pollution will be saved every year following the decision to allow sand and gravel extraction at Downton Manor Farm, say bosses at New Milton Sand and Ballast. Read more
Cricket club celebrates successful year thanks to backing of local company
12th November 2009
Hythe and Dibden Cricket Club - sponsored by SMS Supplies - marked another great year as around 100 guests attended its annual presentation evening at Dibden Golf Club. Read more
New Southampton company aims to help builders keep costs down during recession
5th November 2009
The New Milton Sand and Ballast (NMSB) group is launching a new aggregates firm for the Southampton area, which plans to help both the trade and public cut waste and costs by supplying loads that exactly meet their needs. Read more
Fundraising is a piece of cake for New Milton Sand and Ballast
9th October 2009
MORE than 20 employees of New Milton Sand and Ballast (NMSB) have put their fitness and baking skills to the test to raise money for Lymington Junior School. Read more
NMSB gets a big thumbs up from Ashley Junior School
24th September 2009
PUPILS at Ashley Junior School in New Milton have given local company, NMSB, a big thumbs up after it came to the rescue of their sports department. Read more
Hythe & Dibden Cricket Club
28th August 2009
SMS Supplies, one of the companies which comes under the New Milton Sand & Ballast umbrella, has underlined its commitment to the Waterside area with a generous sponsorship of the Hythe & Dibden Cricket Club. Read more
NMSB paves the way for Sopley Parish Council
21st July 2009
The brand new car park at Sopley Parish Hall is a testament to the excellent working relationship forged between New Milton Sand and Ballast and the wider community.
Read more
NMSB helps Pinewood Pre-School
14th July 2009
New Milton Sand & Ballast came to the rescue at Pinewood Pre-School in New Milton, this June, when the company stepped in and donated play sand for the pre-school’s sandpit.
Read more
Darren Climbs Every Mountain!
18th June 2009
Landfill and recycling operations manager at NMSB has climbed Mount Everest to raise thousands for the West Parley Multiple Sclerosis Society. Read more
Christine Rides For Charity
2nd June 2009
Christine Taylor from Steve Perrins Supplies, has raised £415 for Naomi House by completing a sponsored ride on her horse Zanny, through the New Forest.
Read more
New Milton Sand & Ballast invests £1.4m in recycling
24th March 2009
Local company New Milton Sand & Ballast has invested heavily in its environmental programme, spending a massive £1.4m at its Caird Avenue and Pennington sites. This will enable the company to recycle more waste destined for landfill and reduces the amount of virgin sand and gravel that it needs to dig from the ground with immediate effect. Read more
NMSB buys WG Hibbs & Co Ltd
9th March 2009
Exciting new developments are happening as NMSB is delighted to announce that it has bought local building supplies company, WG Hibbs & Co Ltd, with the merger effective from 2 February. Read more
Downton Press Statement
26th February 2009
The Secretary of State has been forced to re-decide the planning application for Downton Manor Farm, Milford On Sea following a High Court challenge from New Milton Sand & Ballast. During the High Court Challenge it was found that the Secretary of State made a fundamental error and so a new public inquiry has to take place.
Read more
Downton Manor Farm Update
9th February 2009
This is an update to our last blog regarding the subject of planning permission at Downton Manor Farm, Milford-on-Sea, where New Milton Sand and Ballast has applied for permission for the extraction of sand and gravel. Read more
NMSB Skips to the Rescue!
2nd December 2008
Local charity Rose Road Association needed help from the professionals to do a big clean out properly! Read more
NMSB Sends Students to Siberia!
3rd November 2008
New Milton Sand and Ballast has made a donation of £500 to Arnewood School, to assist students on a field trip to Russia.
Read more
Forty Fabulous Years in the Quarrying Industry!
3rd November 2008
New Milton Sand and Ballast's Chairman and Joint Managing Director, Michael Badcock, has been awarded the Institute of Quarrying Long Service Medal for his 40 years' service in the quarrying industry. Read more
NMSB Makes Donation to Local School
30th September 2008
Lymington County Junior School recently approached New Milton Sand and Ballast with a plea for help. Read more
New Milton Wins High Court Challenge
8th September 2008
A planning enquiry has been re-opened to decide the future of the Downton Manor Farm site, near Milford on Sea. Read more
Hurn Court Article
26th August 2008
New Milon Sand and Ballast opens a new greenfield sand and gravel site adjacent to Bournemouth Airport. Read more
New Milton Sand and Ballast in Partnership with Neighbourcare
17th July 2008
NMSB makes substantial donation to local New Milton charity, Neighbourcare. Read more
Kevin Harty joins New Milton Sand & Ballast
1st October 2007
Kevin Harty has recently been appointed Finance Director at New Milton Sand and Ballast. Read more
New Milton Sand and Ballast Appoints new MD
21st August 2007
Trevor Poole has been appointed joint Managing Director at New Milton Sand and Ballast, the successful Hampshire based firm providing high quality sand and aggregates, ready mixed concrete and waste recycling services to both the building industry and householders alike. Read more
New website launch for local company
1st September 2006
New Milton Sand and Ballast has been established for over 70 years, but is still moving with the times and its new state of the art website is testament to this. The new site, launched today, enables visitors to obtain a wealth of information on the company and the products it offers. Read more
Darren Hazell joins the team
1st May 2006
New Milton Sand & Ballast has extended its already commendably eco-friendly waste recycling system by appointing a new Landfill Operations Manager, Darren Hazell. Having spent 17 years with CEMEX, Darren has a wealth of experience in restoration, construction, plant demolition and the recycling of secondary aggregates. Read more
New look for head office
1st March 2006
A hand-crafted dry stone wall, that took four months to build, is one of the key natural features included in the recent design work carried out at New Milton Sand and Ballast’s head office in Caird Avenue, New Milton. Read more
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