Down To Earth
Founded in 1948, Thompsons of Prudhoe is the north's leading demolition and earthworks contractor. With 330 staff and a fleet of 135 trucks plus a vast array of plant, Thompsons offers a complete, competitive and integrated package of services to suit contracts of all sizes and types - from £500 to £5 million.
From company headquarters at Low Prudhoe in Northumberland, Thompsons manages the operation of four quarries, four waste disposal sites and three recycling centres across Northumberland, Durham, Cumbria and Tyne & Wear.
Chairman John Thompson Snr is the son of the firm's co-founders, William and Margaret. Also serving on the board are son John and daughter Helen. The other directors are John Burdon and Frank Hurst.
