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At Moore Concrete, we’ve always believed that our greatest strength is our people. For more than forty years, investing in training and development has been central to how we grow as a business. From the very beginning, our founder and Managing Director, Wilbert Moore, set the tone — build quality products, but also build a […]
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Water is a fundamental requirement for livestock, playing a crucial role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall animal health. However, many farmers may be surprised by the actual volume of water their livestock require daily. Understanding these needs and ensuring adequate water supply is essential to maintaining high performance and meeting growth targets. Understanding Livestock […]
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At Moore Concrete, we have been producing Redi-Rock for over 15 years and our customers are continually impressed by its wide range of capabilities and uses. Developed with efficiency in mind, Redi-Rock offers a range of benefits that make it the ideal choice of gravity retaining wall for engineers, architects, and property owners alike. Below […]
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Moore Concrete at the Royal Ulster Winter Fair 2024: A Successful Showcase Moore Concrete proudly participated in this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair, an event that brought together farmers, agricultural professionals, and industry leaders from across Northern Ireland and beyond. Held on December 12th, at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, the Winter Fair provided a fantastic […]
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We took the opportunity to celebrate our recently awarded Investors in People Platinum Accreditation! It was great for all of our staff to take some time out and more importantly, get some cake on a Friday! Moore Concrete are incredibly proud to have reached this milestone and grateful for the recognition of our efforts to […]
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RIAS Award Winner 2024 We are delighted to see that the stunning HydroNess has been awarded a prestigious Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland award. A big congratulations to Leslie Hutt, who was the architect on the project, along with local artist Claire MacLean who helped provide inspiration. This iconic project was designed, engineered, prefabricated, […]
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Moore Concrete were delighted to be awarded the Best Trade Stand Displaying Agri or Agri-Related Products or Services at this years Balmoral Show. The award serves as recognition for the hard work that goes into setting up the stand.
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The coming weeks will hope to see large numbers of cattle turned-out on farms across Northern Ireland. Providing these animals with quality drinking water is crucial if they are to meet their full production potential. Water is the most important nutrient a dairy cow receives, why? Water intake has a direct impact on a cow’s […]
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Giveaway Terms & Conditions: There is 1 Prize – 2 Tickets for Entry to Balmoral Show 2024. How To Enter? – LIKE and SHARE our Giveaway post on Facebook to enter the draw. One entry per person. Closing Date for entries – 11.59pm GMT Monday 6th May 2024. Entry restricted to residents from UK & Ireland, […]
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2024 Agri-Environment Climate Scheme – Slurry Storage The 2024 Agri-Environment Climate Scheme application round is now open. See the key details below: Aim: The aim of the grant is to improve water quality and help mitigate climate change by ensuring sufficient slurry storage is available on a farm for the equivalent livestock units. […]
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The England Slurry Infrastructure Grant Round 2 application period is now open. The aim of the grant is to help replace, build additional, expand or cover existing slurry stores, in order to reach the grant storage requirements. Slurry storage requirements are currently: – 6 months for beef – 7 months for dairy – 8 months […]
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Everyone at Moore Concrete would like to say a big congratulations to David Henderson on winning the Agricultural Apprentice of the Year Award. David picked up his award at the Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards held in the Hilton Hotel, Belfast on the 25th October 2023. It is great to see David being recognised for all […]
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This years #OnThePull event was a huge success with over 5,000 people in attendance. We were delighted to be a part of the event with all entry fees being donated to Air Ambulance NI. Moore Concrete QuikBloc was used to add weight to the trailers while our concrete barriers were also used around the perimeter […]
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We attended the Breaker Breaker Truck Show on Saturday 1st July. The show is in aide of men’s mental health and particularly within the haulage industry. It was great to support such an important local initiative and we where also delighted to take home 1st place in the “Best Rigid” category.
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Have you been looking for a more versatile and durable storage solution on your farm? Why not take a look at our precast concrete bunker walls. These are freestanding units which you can use to store materials such as silage, grain, sand, gravel and much more. So why should you use them? The […]
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There is 1 Prize – 2x Tickets for Entry to Balmoral Show Closing Date for entries – 11.59pm GMT Thursday 4th May Only one entry per person Entry Restricted – to residents from UK & Ireland, aged 16 and over, excluding employees of Moore Concrete Products. Entry – LIKE and SHARE our competition Facebook post […]
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Precast Concrete drinkers have become increasingly popular in farms in comparison to their plastic counterparts due to a number of advantages they have. So why should you choose a Moore Concrete Water Trough? Unique Design: Our Concrete Water Troughs have rounded corners both internally and externally, including the base, throughout the entire range. This design […]
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We where delighted to have Cullybackey College on site for a visit last week. The students and staff received a warm welcome from our Managing Director, Wilbert Moore. They where then delivered a presentation to give them some knowledge of the business before going on a tour of the factory. We hope everyone enjoyed the […]
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Moore Concrete’s Precast kerbs are a popular choice for various construction and infrastructure projects, from roadways to landscaping. Here are 3 reasons why you should choose Moore Concrete for your project: Durability and Longevity: One of the biggest advantages of precast concrete kerbs is their durability and longevity. Our kerbs are made from high-quality […]
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“I’m sick of replacing rotten wooden fences!” – Does this sound familiar? Has replacing wooden fences become a drain on time and money? Then maybe it’s time to try something more permanent – Moore Concrete’s Ox Strain & Ox Post timberless fencing solution. Why you might ask? Robust & Durable: Both the Ox Strain […]
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Moore Concrete recently had the pleasure of hosting the Killead Plough On group. Plough On is an initiative Launched by Rural Support, a charity who work with farming families and is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. After some tea & coffee the group were taken on a factory tour to gain insight into […]
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Moore Concrete are delighted to confirm that our Ox Strain & Ox Post timberless fencing solution are eligible for grant aid under FBIS-C, Tier 1 (Tranche 4) as part of the Environmental Farming Scheme. This is great news for any farmer in Northern Ireland in need of upgrading and/or replacing some old fences. More […]
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Scotland Slurry Storage Grant – Applications Now Open for 2023 The 2023 Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme (AECS) Slurry Storage Grant application period is now open. The aim of the grant is to improve water quality and mitigate climate change by ensuring sufficient slurry storage is available on a farm. Key info Not available in areas […]
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The slurry Infrastructure Grant has been designed to help farmers in England improve or expand their slurry storage capacity. Below is a summary of the key information: Purpose Help dairy, beef and pig farms in England invest in future-proofing their slurry infrastructure in order to reduce the water and air pollution risk from slurry. The […]
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With a total of 35 horses in training and numerous victories between Ireland and Scotland already, Philip McBurney racing has gotten off to a flyer! Caherty Stables was born just two years ago, the vision of Philip McBurney, a lifelong racing enthusiast. “We are based close to the Woodside Road on the outskirts of Ballymena,” […]
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Year: 2021Client: Hydro NI Main Contractor: P Bradley & Company Ltd Moore Concrete Project Value: £137k Project Overiew: Back in 2017, the Highland Council of Scotland declared a Climate and Ecological emergency and aspired to be net zero by 2025. They began looking into various ideas on how to tackle this, and since Scotland […]
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Prestressed Panels vs Shuttering Should I go with precast concrete or shuttering? That is the question faced by farmers when the time comes to invest in new sheds, silos, stores, livestock housing….the list goes on. The main factors that constantly prevail are: Quality Time on site Longevity Versatility Why Precast? Quality Precast concrete is […]
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One of the most innovative examples of recycling now taking place in Northern Ireland is the re-use of asphalt in the production of new road surfaces. Leading the way here is Northstone Materials, part of the Northstone NI group. Business Improvement Manager, Andrew Delargy, takes up the story: “Asphalt that has been dug up from […]
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Year: 2020-2022 Client: Portsmouth City Council Main Contractor: VBA Joint Venture comprising VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and Royal HaskoningDHV Moore Concrete Project Value: £3.668m The Southsea Coastal Scheme is the UK’s largest local authority-led coastal defences project, worthmore than £130M. It stretches for 4.5km from Old Portsmouth to Eastney, and help to reduce the risk […]
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Moore Concrete Wins Right Place to Work The 2022 Ballymena Excellence Awards saw Moore Concrete winning the prestigious ‘Right Place to Work’ award. We were also short listed for the ‘Skills Development’ award by Ballymena Chamber of Commerce. In addition, the company was recently a finalist in the ‘Apprentice Scheme of the Year’ award by […]
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Hydro Ness Wins Again! The Hydro Ness Hydro Electric Scheme, situated on the banks of the River Ness, has added yet another award to the growing collection recently. Everyone involved with the project, from the initial conception to the final realization of the finished project are absolutely delighted to have been honored with the prestigious […]
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There is 1 Prize – 2 Tickets for Entry to Balmoral Show Closing Date for entries – 11.59pm GMT Sunday 8th May Only one entry per person Entry Restricted – to residents from UK & Ireland, aged 16 and over, excluding employees of Moore Concrete Products. Entry – LIKE and SHARE our competition Facebook post […]
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The Scottish Government has announced amendments to the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011. So what are the need to knows? Below are a list of the key amendments Scottish farmers need to be aware of: ⇒Broadcast spreading of slurries by splash plates is being phased out over a 5-year period in favor of […]
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Moore Concrete management and staff have donated over £5,000 as part of the company’s commitment to the 2021 Cash for Kids Christmas charity appeal. The money has been used to buy a wide selection of presents which will be distributed to disadvantaged children across Northern Ireland over the coming days. “The response to the appeal from everyone […]
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So you need to build a wall! Whether that wall is for a silo, commercial building, livestock housing or bulk storage – we have just the thing… Moore Concrete’s pre-stressed wall panels are available in a wide range of heights and thicknesses depending on the application; and here’s 10 reasons why they can work for you: 1. […]
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Moore Concrete we delighted to be involved in 2 projects short listed by the prestigious Construction News Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Mayfair London on the 15th Sept 2021. Moore Concrete manufactured precast elements for both projects in collaboration with VolkerStevin. Fairhaven to Church Scar Coast Protection Scheme Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence […]
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Ballymena-based precast concrete firm Moore Concrete continues to grow its team by appointing 6 new apprentices, bringing the company’s workforce to over 160. The appointments also mean that 11.4% of the firm’s workforce are apprentices. The announcement was made during NI Apprenticeship Week – a DfE initiative designed to raise the profile of apprenticeships across […]
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Recent weeks have seen a growing demand for silo wall panels as farmers commit to increasing the scope of their storage capacity. Moore Concrete’s Keri McGivern commented: “Many farmers have increased their stock numbers over recent years. A direct consequence of this is a requirement for greater tonnages of silage to be made on an […]
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Throughout the month of March Moore Concrete took on the Challenge to walk from Ballymena to California (8258km) to help raise money for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland We managed to walk a fantastic 12,752,757 steps which equates to 8501.8km (1 km = 1,500 walking steps) so a big well done to everyone who participated […]
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Moore Concrete are delighted to have been awarded the “We Invest In People Gold Accreditation.” An award that only 17% of accredited organisations achieve. The Investors in People accreditation is recognised all over the world and demonstrates a clear commitment to the people who make up an organisation from Managing Director through to apprentice. Paul […]
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Precast concrete has revolutionized the world around us in so many ways. Most of the world’s largest engineering projects have precast at their very heart – to the extent that it is no longer considered to be a product. Rather it is a technology: one that is fast evolving in ways that can benefit every […]
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Moore Concrete Products are proud to have received the international ISO 45001 Standard in Occupational Health and Safety ISO 45001 from the British Standards Association. By meeting the new requirements Moore Concrete have demonstrated their commitment to increase safety, reduce workplace risks, enhance health and well-being at work. Wilbert Moore, Managing Director commented: “I am […]
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The new slurry spreading season gets underway at the beginning of February. Perfect timing then from Moore Concrete that the Ballymena-based precast manufacturer should launch its new XL safety slats in the run-up to what is one of the busiest times of the year for livestock farmers.
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Bulk Powder Terminals recently carried out a major conversion of one their warehouses to allow for more effective storage using free standing ‘L’ Retaining Walls and Bunker Walls.
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Producing high quality milk is at the very heart of the farm business plan now being enacted by Denbeighshire dairy farmer Brynle Lloyd. The Pen-y-bryn man is currently milking 170 cows, averaging 9,200L.
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Bryan Watton milks 200 Holstein/Friesian cows with his son Mark on a totally self-contained farm near Ballybogey in North Co Antrim. The family was the first farming business in Northern Ireland to install milking robots.
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East Belfast’s C.S. Lewis Square is proving to be a tremendous success with the many people who live in the area whilst also serving as a popular attraction for the thousands of visitors now coming to the city annually.
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Moore Concrete recently hosted a visit by members of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Ireland. The Ballymena-based precast business manufactures a wide range of high-quality precast concrete products specifically designed for use in the agri, construction and civil engineering sectors.
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Father and son team Ken and Stefan Craig are new entrants to dairy. The decision to switch the focus of their Ballyclare farming operation from beef to milk was taken on the back of the potential for growth and sustainability which the new enterprise offered.
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