WHO WE ARE
Needham Chalks has been in operation for over 70 years.
The first chalk was dug from the Needham Market quarry in 1947 when chalk was dug by hand and moved by 5t lorries.
In the original days the lime trade was primarily for the use in agriculture, particularly in the post war period as their was a drive for food production. Farmers then became more and more aware of soil fertility and management and realised the importance of this valuable resource to maximising their yields.
WHAT WE DO
Today Needham Chalks (HAM) Ltd produces 100, 000 tonnes of Lime per annum, supplying to Farmers and other businesses requiring Lime.
We also sell into the brick industry, as well as producing chalk for:
- Heritage Mortar
- Garden Lime
- Line Marking
- Pond Water quality restoration
- Flue Gas Desulphurisation
WHERE WE WORK
Needham Chalks (HAM) Ltd operates out of three quarries throughout East Anglia and beyond:
- Barton Mills
- Newport
- Caistor
Head Office in Capel St Mary near Ipswich.
“Needham Chalks provide an excellent accurate and timely service.
We are now variably applying lime so it is going on where needed rather than a blanket treatment.
We are probably not putting any less on, but are putting the right amount on in the right place.
I would highly recommend their GPS mapping service to anyone.”
