Acclaim for Nenagh firm

Nenagh-based company, Spillane Pre-Cast Concrete, was one of 20 innovative businesses from across Ireland that took part in InterTradeIreland’s two-day Cross-Border Trade Mission to Northern Ireland, focused on the Agri-Tech and Agri-Manufacturing sectors.

Running from November 25-27, the Trade Mission formed part of InterTradeIreland’s ‘Trade Missions @Home’ initiative - a programme designed to help businesses fast-track export opportunities and accelerate sales growth in the cross-border market.

Over the two days, the participating companies took part in pre-arranged sales meetings and networking sessions with potential buyers and partners in Northern Ireland, supported by InterTradeIreland’s trade experts.

Spillane Pre-Cast Concrete has been producing high-quality precast concrete products since 1981, specialising today in agricultural solutions like drinking troughs, feed troughs, and cubicle beds for customers across Ireland, the UK, and France.

Barry Spillane, Director of Spillane Pre-Cast Concrete said: “While we have some existing customers in Northern Ireland, we feel there is more business to be done in this market, and this is the reason for our participation in this trade mission. We feel we offer a unique package to Agri businesses as we don’t sell directly to the end user, and any enquiries made directly to us will be directed back to the local stockist. We believe this model positions us strongly for sustainable growth in Northern Ireland.”

Anne-Marie McAteer, Trade Manager at InterTradeIreland, said: “The Agri-Tech and Manufacturing sectors are vital for the all-island economy, with innovation and sustainability at their core. Our ‘Trade Missions @Home’ initiative is designed to give businesses the platform, contacts and confidence to take their next steps into new markets. Cross-border trade and collaboration continues to be one of the most effective ways to scale and sustain growth.”

The ‘Trade Missions @Home’ initiative gives businesses like Spillane Pre-Cast Concrete the chance to connect directly with industry representatives and develop new cross-border sales opportunities.

Participants also received up to five days of specialist mentoring and sales training, along with tailored support to identify new business prospects.

This Trade Mission was part of InterTradeIreland’s ongoing commitment to helping businesses across the island grow through cross-border trade, innovation, and collaboration.

InterTradeIreland has supported over 60,000 businesses and contributed to over €1.95bn in business development value to date.