In 1987, after several years experience as a road marking contractor, Kestrel Thermoplastics Ltd was formed and grew rapidly to become what is now one of the world’s specialist suppliers of Thermoplastic Road Marking Materials.
Operating from its manufacturing plant in Northern Ireland and Sales Office in England, the company has built up a solid customer base consisting of road lining contractors, roads departments, local authorities and overseas agents in both the domestic and international arena.
Kestrel’s strength and expertise comes from a strong emphasis on R & D aligned with performance and innovation. As a result of this focus, we enjoy an enviable reputation for manufacturing thermoplastic and highway industry products that are widely recognised for their durability, safety and performance.
At Kestrel Thermoplastics, we are proud to be a trusted supplier to the road construction and maintenance industry across the UK and Ireland. Operating from our manufacturing facility in Kilrea, we support road construction and maintenance contractors across the UK, Ireland and beyond, supplying high-performance thermoplastic road marking materials for highways and infrastructure projects. Many of our customers have worked with us for years, relying on Kestrel for quality, service and technical support, backed by long-standing relationships.
We are known for dependable production, consistent quality and a commitment to providing exceptional service from order to delivery. Our experience in road marking materials, combined with strong technical knowledge, allows us to support customers with practical solutions that meet performance and compliance requirements.
At Kestrel Thermoplastics, we are focused on building long-term relationships by being dependable, responsive and committed to the highest standards of reliability and service. Whether you are delivering highways projects, car parks, airports or maintenance works, you can rely on us to provide quality, consistency and professional support every time.
We are part of the Roads and Construction Division of the Tennants Group, a family-owned business with a history stretching back more than 200 years. This gives us the strength, scale and stability to support our customers and the wider industry, now and in the future.
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At Kestrel we promote a philosophy of continuous research, development of products and ongoing technical support. This keeps us at the forefront in the advancement of new, safer and improved products.
All our products are manufactured under a BS EN ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 45001 Quality System accepted by the British Standards Institute and certified to European and International Standards.
Renowned for an exemplary level of service, we are committed to working closely with all our customers to achieve the high standards of performance that are increasingly specified.
“We, at Kestrel Thermoplastics, are proud of our achievements and will continue to provide our customers with products that deliver continuous safety , performance and innovation”.
Kestrel Thermoplastics is part of the Roads and Construction Division within the Tennants Group. This division brings together a range of specialist businesses that support road construction, infrastructure and industrial markets across the UK and Ireland.
The division includes operations in thermoplastic manufacturing, road marking contracting, bitumen supply, building products, chemical distribution and fertiliser. Key businesses include Kestrel Thermoplastics, Riggotts & Co, Northern Road Markings, Tennants Bitumen, Tennants Building Products, Walls & Ceilings, chemical and food ingredients distribution in Belfast and fertiliser operations in Belfast and Cork.
A major strength of the division is the collaboration between its businesses. Knowledge, resources and practical experience are shared across teams to ensure customers receive reliable solutions, consistent service and dependable support. This joined-up approach allows us to offer technical insight, secure supply and greater value across the industry.
The Roads and Construction Division is built on strong local expertise, long-standing supplier relationships and a shared commitment to excellent customer service. We recognise the responsibility of supporting safe, durable and sustainable infrastructure throughout the region. Through high-quality materials, technical guidance and reliable logistics, we help contractors deliver long-lasting and environmentally responsible road projects.
Being part of a wider international group provides the stability, investment and scale needed to deliver secure supply, trusted service and tailored support. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and customer satisfaction, the division continues to evolve to meet the needs of a modern and demanding road construction environment.
89 Drumagarner Road,
Kilrea,
Co. Derry,
Northern Ireland
BT51 5TE
Company Registered in Northern Ireland NI020599