THE owners of Fermanagh company Balcas picked up one of the most prestigious awards in the timber sector in the UK in recognition of their commitment to the industry and sustainability. Glennon Brothers, which acquired Balcas in October 2021, won the ‘Softwood Trader: Sawmill of the Year’ award for the six time at an award ceremony […]
New role for MD of Balcas’ owners
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THE joint managing director of Glennon Brothers, which has acquired Fermanagh firm Balcas, has been appointed as the chairman of one of Ireland’s leading manufacturing businesses. Glennon Brothers took over Balcas in October 2021 in a multi-million pound takeover deal which has helped the Fermanagh company go from strength to strength and develop its facility. […]
Balcas owners open new site in Scotland
THE owners of Fermanagh’s leading timber manufacturer Balcas has officially opened a new multi-million pound facility in Scotland as the company continues to go from strength to strength. In October 2021, Glennon Brothers successfully took over Balcas and they invested significant funding into the Fermanagh-based company to help the business expand and develop. It was […]
Fermanagh company partners up with cancer charity
A Fermanagh timber company is to partner up with a leading support organisation to help local people who are living with cancer. Balcas Timber has confirmed its going to be linking up with Cancer Focus Northern Ireland over the next 12 months to support people in need. “Our team selects a charity that holds personal […]
Balcas’ pellets to heat government buildings
THE Northern Ireland Executive recently awarded Fermanagh-based Balcas a staggering £7.25 million contract for wood pellets in its bid to heat government buildings, it has been revealed. It has been reported that the Department of Finance struck up a six-year agreement with Balcas, which would see the local company provide wood pellets for biomass burners […]
Strike ballot to be held at Fermanagh factory
Workers at timber giant Balcas, outside Enniskillen, are to vote on whether to take strike action over pay.
Balcas worker suffers serious leg injury
Balcas has praised its team for their swift actions, and thanked the emergency services for its response to the incident.
Enniskillen man recovering well from cardiac arrest
Fundraising is continuing to help Pauric and his family.
Festivities as Balcas celebrates 60th anniversary
THE CELEBRATIONS for Balcas’ 60th anniversary have been continuing with festivities and family fun aplenty. All this year the local timber giant, formerly known as Ballycassidy Sawmills, will be marking six decades serving the people of Fermanagh, having employed many hundreds of locals over the years, including generations of families. Celebrating ‘Balcas at 60’ there has […]
Balcas celebrates 60th anniversary
By John Carney ONE OF Fermanagh’s most well-known businesses is celebrating its 60th anniversary with many community-orientated events over the next 12 months. On August 17, 1962, Balcas was established and since then it has become one of Britain and Ireland’s largest wood product suppliers and renewable energy providers, with just over 380 direct employees. In addition, […]