Success of manufacturer boils down to export sales

An Irish wood pellet boiler manufacturer has increased turnover by 500%, boosted by British government alternative energy incentives. And in the three years since it was set up, it has sold just one boiler in Ireland, writes Trish Dromey.

EXPORTING to Britain, Canada and the US, Tipperary- based wood pellet boiler manufacturing company Wood Energy Solutions is planning to grow its business by 150% this year.

Short-listed for a Small Firms Association award in the innovation category, the company increased turnover by 500% last year and employed an additional 13 staff, bringing the number to 22.