A CULTURE BUILT ON PEOPLE

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At the heart of our success is our incredible team – skilled craftspeople and innovative problem solvers who excel at what they do and embody the spirit of our company culture.

Many started as apprentices and have grown with the company over the years, imparting invaluable knowledge to future generations.

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Our values are our foundation

At the heart of our company are the values that guide everything we do. These aren’t just randomly chosen words—they're what drive our decisions, actions, and the connections we build.

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No. 1

Quality

We strive to deliver exceptional quality in all we do

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No. 2

Dedication

Whatever it takes, we're committed to getting our projects over the line

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No. 3

Trust

Honesty, respect and transparency are the foundations on which we work

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No. 4

Teamwork

We recognise the value of collaboration and the unique contributions individuals bring to our company

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No. 5

Knowledge

We stay eager to learn and share knowledge to develop our skills

From modest beginnings

Since our forming in 1957, we've grown to a team of nearly 300. It's a story of hard work, passion and determination that's led us to the milestones that have shaped who we are today.

It's not just a celebration of how far we've come, it's the exciting future we're building together.

1957

Founded in 1957 by Roy Armstrong and supported by his wife, Vera, the company quickly established itself as a reliable, high quality local building company

1962

Once established, Roy’s two sons, Brian and Colin joined their father and the company quickly expanded. Works to many local landed estates and the construction of several new houses for local prominent businessmen cemented their reputation

1974

Geoff Squibb joins as one of our first apprentices and remains with the us 50 years later. Roy’s grandson, Nigel, joins the business

1991

Our first multi-million pound job is awarded for the Heineken family; we continue to work for the family to this day

1997

Armstrong House, our Hampshire headquarters, is constructed

2003

Following Colin and Brian’s retirement, Nigel Armstrong is appointed Chairman

2007

To meet increasing demand, a second joinery workshop opens in Farnham

2008

Simon Lewis is appointed Managing Director

2009

The acquisition of esteemed EA Chiverton, a long-standing construction company, enhances our capacity to undertake additional projects throughout the South East

2011

Dædalus Conservation joins the group, significantly enhancing our expertise in historic building conservation

2013

London Division launches and Grace Hall is appointed Finance Director

2015

Ashley Armstrong joins the company, the fourth generation of the Armstrong family

2017

A new division is created following the successful bid of Sunninghill Park, the highest value project at that time

2018

Saint John Architectural Interiors is launched

2022

New state-of-the-art Joinery Workshop opens in Basingstoke, home to both Greenborne Joinery and Saint John

2024

To support our company's growth and future direction, we expanded our leadership team by appointing four additional directors

2025

A fresh chapter for our joinery business is unveiled with a new name - Greenborne - reflecting our dedication to exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design

Hampshire Medical Fund

We are proud to support Hampshire Medical Fund, a charity dedicated to procuring cutting-edge equipment for our local hospitals. Our Chairman, Nigel Armstrong, serves as a trustee, and as a company we contribute through various sponsorship initiatives and our Christmas raffle. Our partnership allows us to play a part in enhancing healthcare services for our community by enabling our local hospitals have the equipment to provide the best care.