What O'Reilly Concrete does

O'Reilly Concrete is a family-owned precast concrete manufacturer operating as the flagship of the O'Reilly Group, founded in 1939 in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, Ireland. The group comprises four companies (O'Reilly Concrete Ltd, O'Reilly Precast UK, O'Reilly Barleystone, and O'Reilly Oakstown) and operates 10 production facilities dispersed across Ireland (Monaghan, Cavan, Meath, Westmeath) and the UK (Birmingham office, Cardiff production facility), employing approximately 560 people directly and indirectly. The company manufactures and installs structural precast components — walls (including the proprietary Architectural Wall Panel system that integrates structure, insulation, and facade finish), hollowcore flooring via high-pressure dry extruded casting, columns, beams, stairs, and full precast frames — supported by company-owned quarries supplying aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and concrete blocks.

Revenue is generated through project-based B2B contracts won via competitive tendering with main contractors, developers, architects, and engineers across residential, commercial, hospitality, education, data centre, public sector, and agricultural end-markets in Ireland and the UK. Geographic mix is approximately 75% Ireland and 25% UK, with notable projects including the Sofitel Hotel at Dublin Airport T2, Iron Mountain Data Centre in Frankfurt, Hilton Inn Heathrow T2 (GBP 5M contract), and award-winning cost-rental housing at Belgard Square North. The company uses Tekla 3D BIM coordination with multi-stakeholder workshops to de-risk project execution, retains ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications, and is progressing its AWP system through NSAI Agrément certification for Irish Building Regulations compliance.

Commercial motion is direct enterprise field sales through offices in Kingscourt (HQ), Birmingham, and Dublin, with no intermediary channels. Order values are individually quoted and range from smaller residential developments to multi-million-pound commercial and infrastructure projects. The company operates under CEO Emmet Cosgrove (appointed 2020 after joining as Operations Director in 2015) and remains wholly owned by the O'Reilly family, with no disclosed institutional investment, M&A activity, or funding rounds.

Name

O'Reilly Concrete

Legal name

O'Reilly Group

Website

https://oreillyprecast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

O'Reilly Concrete is a family-owned precast concrete manufacturer founded in 1939 in Ireland, operating 10 production facilities across Ireland and the UK. It designs, manufactures, and installs structural precast frames, Architectural Wall Panels, hollowcore flooring, and ancillary concrete products for enterprise construction contractors across residential, commercial, education, data centre, and agricultural sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precast Concrete Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812)

SIC

Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Precast Concrete Products (IMADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA)

Keywords

• Precast concrete manufacturing
• Architectural wall panels
• Hollowcore flooring systems
• Structural precast frames
• Construction materials supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Cavan

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Precast Concrete Manufacturing and Installation: Design, manufacture, and installation of precast concrete products including walls, floors, columns, beams, stairs, and complete precast frames. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with construction companies and developers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

O'Reilly Concrete designs, manufactures, and installs precast concrete products for the UK and Irish construction markets. The portfolio includes structural wall panels, hollowcore flooring, columns, beams, complete precast frames, and the differentiated Architectural Wall Panel (AWP) system that integrates structure, insulation, and factory-applied facade finishes. The company serves as a single in-house provider from design through installation using modern methods of construction (MMC).

Product overview

O'Reilly Concrete operates as a manufacturer of precast concrete products in the UK and Ireland, offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction solutions. The product range centers on structural precast components including Precast Concrete Frames (combining walls, columns, beams, floors, and stairs), Precast Concrete Walls (solid and insulated up to 400mm), Hollowcore Flooring (prestressed with thermal and standard variants), Precast Columns and Beams (single and double floor heights), and Precast Concrete Stairs. The Architectural Wall Panel (AWP) system represents a key differentiated offering, integrating structural concrete, high-performance insulation, and factory-applied external facade finishes (brick, render, stone) with internal services pre-installed, reducing construction time by up to 50%. Supporting products include Wideslab and Plate Flooring, Thermal Flooring, Prestressed Wall Panels, A-Walls, and L-Walls for retaining applications. The company also offers Ready Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Sand, Concrete Blocks (including Trinity Airtight, Fairfaced, and Ecolite variants), Agricultural Solutions (cattle slats, feeding troughs, cubicle beds), and Oakstown Environmental Tanks. All products are designed and manufactured in-house with factory-controlled quality assurance, and the company operates its own quarries for raw material self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Wall Panels (AWP) A fully finished precast wall solution integrating structural concrete layer, high-performance insulation, and external facade finish (brick, stone, render, or specialist architectural finishes) with internal skin prepared for follow-on trades. Enables up to 50% faster construction and allows windows, doors, and electrical conduits to be installed at the factory prior to delivery.
• Precast Concrete Walls Precast concrete wall panels available as solid walls or insulated walls up to 400mm thick, with mould finish on one side and Trowel Finish or Power Float option on the opposite side. Offers superior thermal performance compared to blocks or bricks, along with durability, fire resistance, and design flexibility.
• Prestressed Wall Panels Prestressed concrete wall panels providing structural support for buildings, warehouses, and agricultural facilities. Engineered with tensioned steel reinforcement for enhanced strength and load-bearing capacity.
• Insulated Wall Panels Wall panels with integrated insulation for enhanced thermal performance, suitable for buildings requiring high energy efficiency standards.
• A-Walls Structural retaining walls designed in A-shape configuration for earth retention and boundary applications.
• L-Walls Structural retaining walls designed in L-shape configuration for cantilevered earth retention applications.
• Hollowcore Flooring Prestressed hollowcore concrete flooring using high pressure dry extruded casting system. Features reduced weight allowing larger spans without additional support, fire resistance, sound insulation, and customizable reinforcement options. Suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Wideslab and Plate Flooring Wide slab flooring systems providing structural floor platforms with greater spans and load capacities for large-scale construction projects.
• Thermal Flooring Hollowcore flooring with integrated thermal insulation properties for improved energy efficiency in buildings.
• Precast Concrete Stairs Pre-manufactured concrete stairs and combined stairs-and-landing units cast vertically in steel adjustable moulds for perfect steel mould finish on all sides. Features adjustable riser dimensions to suit architectural designs. Includes standard flights, terrace steps, and complete precast systems for spectator stands.
• Precast Columns and Beams Bespoke precast columns and beams available in single floor height and double floor height configurations. Manufactured with high-strength concrete for structural applications ranging from parking structures to high-rise commercial buildings. Work seamlessly with other precast components including wall panels and hollowcore flooring.
• Precast Concrete Frames Complete precast concrete structural frames combining walls, columns, beams, floors, and stairs for total precast construction. Offers fast construction, structural stability, and enhanced fire resistance through factory-controlled production and quality assurance.
• Agricultural Solutions Agricultural precast solutions including cattle slats, feeding and drinking troughs, and cubicle beds designed for livestock facilities.
• Ready Mix Concrete Ready-mix concrete produced and delivered for construction projects with options for various strength grades and applications.
• Aggregates and Sand Quarry products including aggregates and sand sourced from company-owned quarries for construction and manufacturing purposes.
• Concrete Blocks Concrete blocks available in various sizes and specifications for construction applications including Trinity Airtight Blocks (high air tightness), Fairfaced Blocks (architectural finish), and Ecolite Blocks.
• Oakstown Tanks Precast concrete tanks for wastewater treatment, septic systems, and water storage applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% faster construction compared to traditional build methods
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TeklacoreTechnology or IntegrationTekla 3D BIM software used for design coordination and multi-party workshops. Enables 3D modeling and drawing overlay to identify clashes between mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural elements before production.
• PfeifercoreTechnology or IntegrationPfeifer connection systems used for precast wall connections including triple wall loop connections, double wall loop connections, and 90-degree loop connections for various wall configurations.
• NSAIcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNSAI Agrément certification process for AWP (Architectural Wall Panel) system to provide independent assurance meeting Irish Building Regulations requirements for structural stability, fire performance, thermal performance, and durability.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FP McCann: UK and Ireland precast concrete producer with similar product breadth including wall panels, flooring, structural precast, and ancillary products, operating across multiple production facilities.
• Creagh Concrete: One of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in Ireland and the UK, with a comparable portfolio of precast frames, walls, flooring, and architectural precast products serving residential, commercial, and data centre markets.
• Tracey Concrete: Ireland and UK precast and ready-mix concrete manufacturer offering precast walls, flooring, stairs, and structural elements, directly comparable in product range and geographic footprint.
• Banagher Precast Concrete: Irish precast concrete specialist delivering structural precast frames, architectural facades, and flooring solutions to UK and Ireland construction markets, comparable in scale and customer profile.
• Techrete: UK and Ireland architectural precast cladding and facade specialist, directly comparable to O'Reilly's AWP system offering integrated facade finishes for high-profile commercial and residential projects.
• Bison Manufacturing: UK precast concrete manufacturer specialising in hollowcore flooring, precast stairs, and structural components, with overlapping product lines in the residential and commercial flooring market.

Broad incumbents

• Forterra: Large UK-listed building products manufacturer producing concrete blocks, precast flooring, and aggregate products; broader portfolio than O'Reilly but overlapping in masonry and precast flooring.
• Hanson UK (Heidelberg Materials): Large-scale UK concrete and aggregates producer within Heidelberg Materials, supplying ready-mix concrete, cement, and precast components to construction markets across the UK and Ireland.
• Aggregate Industries (Holcim): Major UK and Ireland aggregates and concrete products supplier owned by Holcim, offering ready-mix concrete and precast solutions as part of a much wider construction materials portfolio.

Emerging players

• Premier Modular: UK offsite construction specialist using volumetric modular methods for education, healthcare, and commercial projects, representing an emerging MMC competitor addressing the same modern methods of construction demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ConcreteOReilly
• Facebookfacebook.com/OReillyConcrete
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oreillyprecast

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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