Sunday 28th June 2015 and following some early morning showers, twenty-one golfers, including Balcas staff and guests enjoyed a bright sunny day at the beautiful parkland course at Fintona, County Tyrone. Gary Colhoun from the Balcas Brites office was the overall winner, on his local course at Fintona, coming home in a great back 9 […]
On a cool and blustery June 1st in Fermanagh, Balcas was pleased to host a visit from the managers of SHV Energy’s business units from around the world. The team at Enniskillen were delighted to showcase our business and our people; to share ideas on innovation and sustainability; and learn of the customer satisfaction […]
John Mullarkey was presented with a finalist trophy by Minister Dr Stephen Farry at the Apprentice of the Year Awards held in Belfast on 20 May 2015, in association with the Department of Education and Learning. John, from Lisnaskea has completed his advanced (Level 3) Engineering Apprenticeship at South West College (SWC), and will commence […]
Brian Murphy was appointed as Balcas CEO on May 7. Brian has been head of finance at Balcas since 1992. Prior to that he was a manager in the Energy advisory division of Arthur Andersen in London. In accepting his new challenge Brian paid generous tribute to Balcas’ previous managing director Mr Ernest Kidney. Brian […]
Balcas would like to establish a panel of General Operatives for their Sawmilling business in Enniskillen. This is a full time position (40hrs per week) covering either a day or night shift. For more information or to apply online please visit our Careers Page via the link below. Closing date 23rd April 2015 at 5pm. […]
Our Apprentices Charles Irvine and William Wilson who represented BALCAS at the Engineering Careers Fair in the South West College, Technology and Skills Centre on Saturday 21 March. Both Charles and William work in the Sawmill and have completed the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at South West College and are presently completing the […]
BALCAS are a major supporter of Project St Patrick, a small but committed cross-community group of volunteers bringing St Patrick’s Day festivities to Fermanagh for the 5th year. Balcas Lorries will be seen carrying Movie Magic themed floats through the streets of Enniskillen tomorrow from 3.30pm. Please be advised of road closures and limited car […]
The Balcas Group has an impressive track record in innovation in fibre procurement, the processing and supply of sawn timber, and more recently in the development of biomass renewable energy. The Fermanagh-based company has 350 direct employees, and a similar number are engaged in its forest harvesting operations, and in transport. Its future strategic intent […]
BALCAS is one of the leading sawmills in the UK supplying quality timber products to a wide range of markets. First established in 1962 BALCAS has always used TANALITH wood preservative within its production facilities to help ensure a high performance, long life for its timber products and recently Lonza Wood Protection presented a […]
Ernest Kidney, pictured with, from left, Declan Devlin (O2 Enniskillen), Minister Arlene Foster, and Maurice Kennedy, editor of the Fermanagh Herald ‘Fermanagh Herald Business Awards 2014 in association with o2 – Image courtesy of the Fermanagh Herald’ Our Managing Director Ernest Kidney was presented with the ‘Business Person of the Year’ award at the Fermanagh Herald Business Awards 2014, […]
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