News Station
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COVID-19 Update
18 May 2020
During this crisis, our first priority is the safety and well-being of those we work with and serve including our customers, employees, suppliers, and hauliers. While maintaining focus on keeping everyone safe, we are continuing business operations ful
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Eirebloc goes for inkjet printing
28 October 2019
New : high technology printing method customized digital printing solutions for palletblocks: logo, text, coding high resolution print quality
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Expanding output of 75 x 75
04 October 2017
Over the last number of months, Eirebloc has been developing new technologies to expand its production of 75 x 75 composite block. The first phase of these developments has come to a fruition and enables the company to meet the growing demand for these b
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Expanding Market Reach
24 August 2017
Over the last twelve months the company has secured new sales and customers for its composite pallet blocks in many new markets including Africa, Central America and North America as more and more customers see for themselves the benefits
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Latest expansion complete
27 April 2017
Eirebloc has just completed the latest phase of its expansion bringing annual production capacity to over 110,000 m3. The expansion was required to meet growing demand throughout Europe, where the company exports over 80% of its sales.
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Expansion plans
09 November 2016
To meet growing demand for its products, Eirebloc has announced plans to expand its capacity by a further 20%. The expansion will bring Eirebloc's annual production of composite pallet blocks to over 110,000 m3 per annum, .
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Production passes 500,000 m3
03 May 2016
The company achieved a major milestone during the week by surpassing the 500,000m3 of composite pallet block production.
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New Product Launch
26 February 2016
Eirebloc has further expanded its range of composite pallet blocks. Eirebloc is now able to offer its customers composite pallet blocks, in the following lengths and widths : 75mm x 75mm 95mm x 75mm 115mm x 75mm
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Eirebloc nominated for Excellence in Waste Management & Recycling Awards
29 September 2015
The awards, recognises excellence in Waste Management and Recycling for any organisation, business community group or individual in Ireland. Eirebloc is proud to one of only three organisations in Ireland nominated under the Waste Prevention category.
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New composite pallet block sizes
07 July 2015
The company is currently in the process of finalising the technology to further expand its range of composite pallet blocks. The new composite pallet blocks being developed will be available in the following lengths and widths:
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Fefpeb Congress 2015 is coming to Cork!
15 May 2015
The 2015 Fefpeb congress is taking place in Cork from the 28th to 30th October. We are delighted to have the opportunity to host a visit from the attendees during the congress.
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Greenjoist project kick-off
02 September 2014
The Greenjoist project had its kick-off meeting in Italy. The Life+ funded project aims to demonstrate the value and feasibility of an eco-innovative process able to recycle wood to produce green, high quality and cost effective joists.
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Eirebloc embark on new R&D program
30 April 2014
Eirebloc is participating in a new, Europe-wide R&D program to look at further uses for recycled wood with a particular focus on the potential of producing long length joists.
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NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH: 90 x 90 and 135 x 90
03 April 2014
We have spoken to our customers and listened to their requests, and as of today we are delighted to be able to offer 90 x 90 and 135 x 90 composite pallet block to the market.
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Solid timber prices soar
31 March 2014
Recently published price indices for pallet timber are recording cumulative price increases in excess of 20% in the last four quarters.
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Eirebloc sponsor 2013 Fefpeb congress in Bordeaux
16 October 2013
Eirebloc are a major sponsor of the 64th Fefpeb congress which takes place in Bordeaux from 16th to 18th October. We would be delighted to see you at our stand.
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NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH: Repair Blocks
09 October 2013
Eirebloc, continuing the growth of its product range, commences production of its composite pallet block for the EPAL pallet repair industry.
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NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH: CP Pallet Blocks
16 January 2013
As part of our efforts to increase our product range for our customers, Eirebloc has commenced production of composite pallet blocks for the Chemical Industry pallets (CP).
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Eirebloc commissions 5th production line
01 November 2012
To cater for continued growth in demand, Eirebloc commissioned its 5th production line for the production of composite pallet blocks.
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Carrefour International du Bois 2012
10 June 2012
For its first time, Eirebloc exhibited at the Carrefour du Bois, the largest timber trade show in France. The market for composite block in France has been growing steadily as producers in France increasingly become aware of its advantages.
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NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH: CHEP Pallet Blocks
15 March 2011
The Eirebloc composite pallet block has passed all stages of CHEP testing and is now a CHEP approved composite pallet block. In so doing, we are the only manufacturer of composite pallet blocks in the world, who has achieved the CHEP standard by using
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Eirebloc secures FSC® accreditation
08 March 2011
Eirebloc has today secured FSC® accreditation for its entire range of composite pallet blocks. FSC certified products are verified from the forest of origin through the supply chain.
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Eirebloc goes through to National final of Business Achievers Award
28 January 2011
Eirebloc has won the regional final of the Business Achievers Award and will now compete for the overall National Business Achiever Award. Eirebloc was assessed under the following general headings. 1.Business milestones and achievements 2.Business s
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Eirebloc commissions a 4th production line
20 January 2011
To cope with increased demand for its composite pallet blocks throughout Europe, Eirebloc has, this week, commissioned its fourth production line. The line will increase production output by over 40% and is the next part of the development plans which,
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Green Business Award
07 December 2010
Eirebloc has been shortlisted for the Business Achievers Award 2010 in the green business category. This category is for businesses who are involved in the growing environmental and green sectors of our economy, who can demonstrate clear environmental ben
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Promoting the perfect pallet block at Empack
29 September 2010
Having encountered some delays and diversions due to industrial strikes throughout Europe, we eventually managed to take our place at the Empack Trade Show. The trade show was an ideal forum to personally meet existing and new customers from throughout
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New website launched
09 September 2010
Today, Eirebloc launched its new website. The website has been designed in a clear and easy to use manner and is highly informative in relation to the company, the product and the process.
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New corporate identity
18 August 2010
Eirebloc unveils its new corporate identity in advance of its attendence at the Empack trade show in Brussels. The brief for the new corporate identity was to develop a logo which identifies the company strongly with its corporate mission, its Irish...
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Eirebloc sponsor FEFPEB congress in Brussels
29 July 2010
Eirebloc confirms its sponsorship of the 62nd FEFPEB congress in Brussels which takes place on the ..
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Eirebloc pallet blocks trialed in production of CHEP pallets
17 July 2010
A recent trial was conducted using Eirebloc composite pallet blocks in the production of CHEP pallets. Initial results were very positive...
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Major pallet producer converts to Eirebloc composite pallet block
22 June 2010
As producers of composite pallet block, we are obviously keenly aware of the advantages of the composite pallet blocks for pallet producers. Increasingly our sales focus...
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Eirebloc at Empack trade fair
13 May 2010
Eirebloc has confirmed that it will be exhibiting at the Empack trade fair in Brussels on the 29th and 30th September. The fair is the leading ...
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Expansion plans announced
19 April 2010
Today, Eirebloc revealed its expansion plans which will allow the company to increase its output by 40%. The company is aiming to...
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50th customer miletone achieved.
18 September 2009
Today the company achieved a major milestone in its development by signing up its 50th customer. In little over 12 months since starting...
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EPAL stamp of approval.
01 December 2008
A little over 6 months after commencing production, Eirebloc has successfully achieved the EPAL standard for its composite pallet blocks. The achievement of the EPAL standard within such a short period of time...
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Commercial scale production commences
03 May 2008
Eirebloc commences commercial scale production of pallet blocks using its unique and innovative extrusion technology. The plant, which has been designed..