Leading Northern Ireland firm AG has been celebrated for its commitment to innovation with a prestigious award.

The manufacturer and supplier of landscape materials claimed a prize at the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards. The Fivemiletown headquartered company came out on top in the Excellence in Innovation category.

This award recognised AG's drive to sustainable construction, specifically its environmentally friendly alternative to imported natural granite, Fiamma.

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Fiamma is a flagstone paving product and an industry-first which was inspired by the long lead times of imported natural granite as it is usually imported from the likes of India and China.

The product's sustainability credentials have also been enhanced through the incorporation of GGBS (cement replacement), which has 70% less embodied carbon than ordinary Portland cement.

Commenting on the award win, Stephen Acheson, CEO at AG, said: "We are very honoured to receive this highly commended award for Excellence in Innovation. At AG, we strive to be at the forefront of paving technology and design, and this accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our whole team.

"The Fiamma range demonstrates AG's relentless commitment to creating more environmentally friendly products and we are proud to be able to continue offering our customers innovative, sustainable solutions."