'It's a real honour to welcome His Royal Highness': Northern Ireland construction firm's new headquarter fit for royalty

The Duke of Gloucester has visited Henry Brothers’ impressive new headquarters in Magherafelt, marking an exciting milestone for the family business.

His Royal Highness was welcomed by the Henry family and members of the senior leadership team, who provided a first look at the new facility and shared an insight into the company's history, its achievements over the past five decades and its ambitions for the future.

During a tour of the site, he also had the opportunity to meet members of the project team involved in bringing the building to life.

David Henry, chief executive officer of Henry Brothers, said: “It's a real honour to welcome His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester to Magherafelt. As we celebrate 50 years of Henry Brothers, this is a particularly special milestone for the business.

“Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and this new building has been designed with them in mind, providing a modern, welcoming space where our employees can work together, feel supported and continue to grow.”

Construction of the new headquarters commenced earlier this year, coinciding with Henry Brothers' 50th anniversary celebrations.

Expected to be completed by January 2027, the purpose-built facility represents a significant investment in the business and its people.

The visit rounds off a successful year for Henry Brothers, which has seen the completion and delivery of several high-profile projects, including the award-winning Queen's-led Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (AMIC), Queen's Momentum One Zero project and the Driver and Vehicle Test Centre in Mallusk.