The story so far
Eirebloc is the newest entrant to the composite block manufacturing business in Europe.
In the period leading up to commencement, we conducted in-depth research into new ways of cleansing waste wood in preparation for use as a recycled raw material. Our project was born out of this research which was conducted in conjunction with the Life programme of the European Union. Commercial operations then commenced in a new, purpose-built factory in Cork, Ireland in 2008.
The business is a joint venture between Mid Cork Pallets & Packaging Ltd and Palfab Ltd - two highly successful players in the pallet manufacturing and timber processing industries for the past 35 years. Our combined activities, in various facets of timber- based industry, support the employment of about 300 people and bring over three decades of specialised knowledge, experience and entrepreneurial flair to the direction of Eirebloc.
The involvement of our owners in automated pallet manufacturing and production of pallet components over a long period brings to Eirebloc a keen insight into the nuances of the process. In particular, they bring an incisive appreciation of the vital importance of adherence to the fine tolerances (dimensional accuracy, moisture content, block density etc) that collectively determine the class of the finished product.
Our future expansion in the business lies squarely on our ability to reach buyers who expect quality as a given by disseminating the key message that ours is a constant search for perfection.
Our task is to keep our product positioned at the cutting edge of technological advancements in the industry worldwide. To this end, we continue to maximize use of our original research and development facilities, which are dedicated to monitoring and refining existing products and systems and probing new ways of improving product performance.