Shaping Places, Inspiring People
Our Vision – Building Amazing Places.
Our Values – Innovation, Knowledge, Quality, People and Communication.
Hardscape has always measured its impact on the people and places we connect with through the projects we have touched.
From the beginning every member of Hardscape has been consistent in their mission to always be an inspiration to designers, architects and those that work in the physical space to enhance the world we live in.
30 Years of Innovation, Independence and Collaboration
As we have always sought to work in collaboration with organisations and individuals who share our goal, our purpose has always been, the endless pursuit to find, develop and deliver materials that inspire.
Founded in November of 1994 and based in the North West of England, Hardscape is proudly independent, ensuring our recommendations and technical solutions are completely impartial.
You can view some key moments throughout our last 30 years here.
With a team of over 65 staff our technical knowledge and passion for pushing boundaries of hard landscaping combines with an extensive range of materials sourced throughout the globe. This is evident throughout the UK from transport interchanges, leisure facilities and educational institutions to mixed-use urban spaces. In fact, you’ve probably come across a number of our projects without realising.
You can see other examples of our work in collaboration with architects and designers here.
HARDSCAPE IS EMPLOYEE OWNED
Hardscape Products Ltd was founded in 1992 by Mathew Haslam to provide an optimum choice of hard paving materials for use in the streets, towns and cities across the UK and overseas.
For over 30 years, working with a global supply chain, Hardscape has provided designers and construction partners with a choice of materials second to none. Combined with technical expertise, an open and honest approach, an ambitious “it can be done attitude” with a sophisticated logistics and production facility, this offer has aided the creation of many award-winning and ground-breaking schemes across the UK, and a respect in the wonderful placemaking led industry.
Environmental and Social Governance will always be key facets of the business, as are our company values, which have enabled Hardscape to build a loyal, experienced team with rich experience across all areas of the business, empowering the staff to deliver the very best professional service and products to both customers and partners. Our values which are embedded into everything we do allow us to deliver products and services which our customers expect.
People are a massive part of why we achieve what we achieve, and with that in mind and to further our company ambitions we were pleased to announce in July 2022 that Hardscape became an Employee-Owned business.
This unique opportunity has created an enduring ownership structure with tangible employee benefits, resulting in a long-term strategic view and increased business investment, for the benefit of our customers and business partners.
Going forward the leadership of the business will by forged by its existing Directors, Alex Warren (Managing Director), Anthony Collins and Chris Wood, supported by the Senior Management Team and assisted by its Founding Director, Mathew Haslam.
A huge thanks too for support from KJG, HSBC, CGP and the Employment Ownership Association in providing valuable input to enable this transition.
Employee Ownership at Hardscape: What It Means for Us
Employee ownership at Hardscape means that our people are at the heart of everything we do – not just as employees, but as stakeholders in the company’s success. This model fosters a culture of shared responsibility, collaboration, and long-term stability, ensuring that every team member has a voice in shaping the future of the business.
For employees, it provides a greater sense of purpose, security, and opportunity. As Hardscape continues to grow and innovate, the benefits of that success are shared among those who contribute to it every day. Employee ownership strengthens our commitment to excellence, encourages innovation, and ensures that Hardscape remains a company driven by the passion and dedication of its people.
Together, we are building a stronger, more sustainable future – where everyone has a stake in the journey.