Sapphire Opens New Factory in Ireland

Sapphire Balconies are thrilled to announce the opening of our new factory in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland.

Officially operational since late September, Global Steel Manufacturing is a part of Sapphire’s global expansion and the first of two planned factories across the Republic of Ireland.

Factory Benefits & Expansion

There are many benefits to opening a new factory in Ireland.

Having Global Steel Manufacturing as a base of offsite manufacture for our Irish projects means easier access for clients to visit and view their products before delivery. Factory manufacture also increased production capacity and is fully scalable, meaning faster, higher quality balconies made in Ireland, for Irish projects, by Irish staff.

There are sustainability benefits too – local manufacturing reduces carbon emissions from long-haul transportation, meaning your next project benefits from reduced embodied carbon as soon as Sapphire is on board.

Streamlining the vesting process

‘Streamlined by Sapphire’ is what we aim for on every project, from early engagement to final balcony installation and signoff. This includes the vesting process, which our new Irish factory helps to deliver.

Vesting means purchasing materials offsite before delivery, securing them for manufacture, and mitigating production cost increases and lead time issues. Vesting ensures that once a project is booked in at our factory, materials are insured, labelled and tracked – and finished products are ready for site delivery, improving project timelines.

Whilst vesting has always been available in our Northern Irish and England-based factories, having facilities available in Ireland means that the time needed for manufacturing and delivery is significantly shortened. This ensures that vested materials can be completed and delivered faster, reducing any potential delays.

We’re delighted to have opened our newest factory in County Wexford.

This new factory reinforces our commitment to sustainability and efficiency by streamlining the vesting process and simplifying our supply chain and product access.

A second Irish factory will be opening soon in Ireland, further boosting our capacity, so keep your eyes peeled for more information as we have it!