Discover Adbri Masonry: The Exclusive Manufacturer of Besser^® Blocks in Australia

Did you know that Adbri Masonry is the exclusive manufacturer of Besser® Blocks in Australia? As the proud owner of the “Besser®” trademark, Adbri has been producing and supplying these durable blocks for over 50 years. Our history in manufacturing Besser® Blocks can be traced back to our early operations under different names, such as “Besser® Tasmania,” “Rocla,” and “Besser® Queensland.”

What is a Besser® Block?
It is a rectangular masonry grey block, also known as a concrete masonry unit (CMU), that measures 390mm in length, 190mm in height, and 190mm in width. While Adbri supplies a full range of traditional grey Besser® Blocks, in a more select range, including 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, and 300mm series we also offer coloured concrete blocks, as well as the “New Age” Besser block: Versaloc Walling System, which is a dry stack concrete masonry wall block system.

Versatile Applications
Besser® Blocks have numerous applications in building and construction, including:
• Cyclone-rated houses
• Multi-residential and commercial buildings
• Concrete block fences
• Basements and car parks
• Segmental block retaining walls
• Core-filled block walls
• Residential landscaping projects

These blocks are produced using specialty block-paving press machines, which mix sand, cement, and water before filling the mix into moulds that are in the shape of Besser® Blocks. Pressure and vibration are applied to the moulds to form the blocks. The water in the mix activates the cement hydration process, which is accelerated in curing chambers that allow the product to harden and achieve the strength required for handling and transportation.

To learn more about manufacturing Besser® Blocks and other concrete products, watch the video below:

While Adbri is a leader in the production of traditional grey Besser® Blocks, we also manufacture a comprehensive range of coloured concrete building blocks for commercial construction, as well as commercial, industrial, permeable, and landscaping pavers, segmental block retaining wall products, and concrete sleepers.