The owners of Fermanagh’s leading timber manufacturer, Balcas, have officially launched a new multi-million-pound facility in Scotland, marking another milestone as the company continues its strong growth trajectory.
In October 2021, Glennon Brothers successfully acquired Balcas and made substantial investments in the Fermanagh-based company to support its growth and development.
It was recently confirmed that Glennon Brothers has opened a new £18 million timber frame construction facility in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The site was officially opened by First Minister John Swinney.
The launch of the new Scottish facility signals continued progress for Balcas, which posted a significant pre-tax profit of £21.85 million in 2023, alongside a substantial turnover of £137.2 million.
At its Enniskillen site on the Killadeas Road, Balcas processes approximately 600,000 tonnes of material, with 55 percent of the raw timber sourced from locally harvested forests.
Sustainability remains central to Balcas’s operations. The company maximises value from sawmill co-products—such as sawdust, wood chips and bark—generated during the transformation of logs into square timber.
Spanning 78 acres, the Enniskillen facility houses multiple production plants and is powered by electricity and heat generated from its own sawmill co-products.
Mike Glennon, Joint Managing Director of Glennon Brothers, expressed his pride in the company’s progress:
“This is a very proud day for our company. We’ve always believed in the potential of Scottish timber and in the skilled people who make this industry thrive,” explained Mr Glennon.
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, also praised the company’s achievements and ongoing role in supporting Balcas and the wider Fermanagh community:
“This facility brings together sustainable construction, advanced manufacturing and regional economic development,” Mr Swinney said.
“It is an excellent example of the kind of economic opportunities that can exist that can help both grow our country’s economy whilst tackling the climate emergency.”
