20 YEARS OF FIRE GLASS DIRECT
Fire Glass Direct has been based at its current site in Castledawson since 2004.
L-R: Thomas Farrell & Seamus O’Connor, Directors.
AN ETHOS OF UNITY AND RESPECT WITH ITS WORKFORCE AND CLIENTS, AND COMMITMENT TO ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN EACH PROJECT, IS DRIVING SUCCESS FOR THE CASTLEDAWSON BUSINESS…
20 YEARS
Fire Glass Direct celebrates 20 years in business
A leading designer, manufacturer and installer of bespoke domestic and commercial glass solutions employing a team of 40, Fire Glass Direct started out 20 years ago as a much smaller operation. Established in 2004 by Seamus O’Connor and Thomas Farrell with three other family members on the team, the business initially focused solely on the supply of fire glass. In 2007, the business acquired its current premises on Hillhead Road in Castledawson, where it has invested in new equipment and expanded its site over the years to facilitate continued growth of its product range and client base. While its fire glass products were supplied mainly to the health and education sectors in the early days, broadening the product range facilitated entry into a wide range of sectors including hospitality and retail. Another key development in the evolution of Fire Glass Direct was the introduction of an integrated
management system in 2016, supporting its accreditation to ISO 9001 quality, 14001 environmental and 18001 health & safety standards. The company has continued to improve and refine its standards since then, achieving certification to the ISO 45001 health & safety standard in 2019. Fire Glass Direct’s team has expanded alongside the growth of the business, with the introduction of an inhouse design team enabling it to offer a complete 360 service to its customers. The company’s fitting department has also expanded to total more than a quarter of its employees, all of which are highly skilled and have many years of experience. Fire Glass Direct is currently investing in new equipment and software, to enable its roll-out of a wider range of services. The proactive business also continually improves and monitors standards in line with its commitment to provide the best possible service
for its clients and maintain a pipeline of contracts to ensure a steady workflow. Thomas Farrell, Director, said, “It means a lot that we’re still going strong after 20 years. We have exceeded way beyond our initial expectations, and we attribute our success to the unity and respect demonstrated by our workforce, who we owe so much to. “We would like to thank them for their hard work, commitment and loyalty over the last 20 years, without which, we wouldn’t be here. “We strive to carry the same ethos of unity and respect when working with our clients and always aim to achieve the highest standards in each project, resulting in satisfied customers and thus repeat business. “During the last 20 years, we have realised the value of people. That said, we are extremely grateful for each and every person who has contributed to the success of Fire Glass Direct.”
122 Hillhead Road, Castledawson, Magherafelt BT45 8ET T: +44 (0)28 7946 9133 - E: info@fireglassdirect.co.uk www.fireglassdirect.co.uk
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