| Firebird is proud to declare over 35 years manufacturing in the heating industry, developing some of the most renowned products on the market.
Our product range covers everything you need for your heating solution. From the robust, elite manufacturing process, through to the dedicated sales, technical and training teams, Firebird can guarantee the highest quality product and service. In addition, our products are rigorously tested and approved to all relevant European and national standards. We are all aware that the regulations require us to build more energy conscious houses with respect to insulation, heating and orientation. This is why at Firebird, we continue to expand and improve our product range. We now manufacture the most efficient boiler in Europe – the Enviromax Blue Supreme. A combination of Firebird heating products can help achieve a BER “A” rating. |
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DESIGN EXPERTISEAll Firebird products are designed using the very latest in CAD-CAM technology. Our products are approved to all relevant European and national standards and are rigorously tested before launch. Firebird has enjoyed a string of industry firsts including the first SEDBUK Band A Combi boiler on the market.
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STATE OF THE ART MANUFACTURINGOur dedication to quality is second to none and continuous improvement programmes have resulted in higher quality products with an even greater degree of flexibility and efficiency. Firebird has invested heavily to automate and streamline production in order to meet rapidly changing market demands and future needs. Today most of our manufacturing processes are automated, including Trumpf punching centres, robotic folding and welding and an automated paint line. |
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AFTER SALES SERVICEFirebird’s products are supported by a nationwide network of approved service engineers. All technical enquiries and warranty calls are managed by Firebird’s technical department. |
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TRAININGWe offer an extensive range of product training programmes at our training centre in Baile Mhic Íre, Co. Cork. The centre includes fully operational products and is equipped with the latest in multi-media technology. Training can be tailored to the customer’s needs and involves hands on operation of all products. |
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ACCREDITATIONS
Firebird is ISO-9001 accredited and a long-standing member of OFTEC.
In addition, Firebird products enjoy some of the following accreditations:
HISTORY |
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| 1980 | > | O’Donovan Enterprises Ltd., trading as Firebird Boilers, is established. | |
| 1982 | > | The first solid fuel back boiler is designed and manufactured. | |
| 1984 | > | Firebird moves into larger premises in Baile Mhic Íre. | |
| 1986 | > | The Popular oil fired central heating boiler is designed. | |
| 1987 | > | Firebird opens an office in Shean, Forkhill, County Armagh. | |
| 1995 | > | The company moves to the current site in Baile Mhic Íre. A second production hall is erected to house the Trumpf metal punching system. |
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| 1998 | > | The Heatpac concept is developed into a product. Firebird opens sales and distribution centre in Plymouth in the UK. The Firebird Combi boiler is developed. |
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| 2000 | > | Fireblock industrial door division is established (www.fireblock.ie) | |
| 2001 | > | A third factory building is constructed on site. The full range of boilers is redeveloped to higher efficiency levels. |
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| 2002 | > | All Firebird boilers are independently certified to SEDBUK Band C. | |
| 2004 | > | The first robotic welding system is commissioned. | |
| 2005 | > | Enviromax ™ high efficiency condensing boilers are approved to SEDBUK Band A. | |
| 2007 | > | The Eniviromax ™ Combi condensing boiler is launched. Firebird introduces their solar thermal systems. |
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| 2009 | > | Firebird launches the wood gasification boiler. | |
| 2010 | > | The company celebrates 30 years. The oil fired range cooker, with an A rated condensing boiler is introduced. |
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| 2011 | > | Export business has expanded to include customers in Germany and USA. | |
| 2012 | > | Firebird launches the multifuel backboiler inset stove and the multifuel range cooker. | |
| 2013 | > | Three new products are added to the existing product range: the multifuel dry inset stove, the solid fuel heat exchanger and the junction 2-4 buffer box. Firebird is rebranded as Firebird Heating Solutions. | |
| The number of people employed in the Firebird group has increased from 20 in 1988 to just over 130 today. The company’s products are now sold in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, France, New Zealand, USA, Germany, Scandinavia and the Middle East. |