Birra Tirana
| Company type | Limited liability company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Brewery |
| Predecessor | Kombinati Ushqimor (Birra Malto) |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Headquarters | Tirana , Albania |
Area served | Albania, Kosovo, United States, Europe |
Key people | Luan Bregasi (CEO) |
| Products | Beer (three main varieties) |
Number of employees | 150 |
| Parent | Birra Malto Brewery |
Birra Tirana (English: Tirana Beer) stands as a prominent brewery headquartered in Tirana, Albania. It holds the position of the country's foremost beer manufacturer and best-selling label, with distribution extending to Kosovo and the United States. Operating through Birra Malto Brewery, the firm produces three principal beer varieties, packaged in bottles and cans of 0.33 and 0.5 liters, along with kegs sized at 30 and 50 liters.
Significant developments:
- July 10, 1960 – Birra Malto founded under the name Kombinati Ushqimor.
- 1961 – Production activities begin.
- September 2, 1998 – Transitioned into a limited liability company.
- 2000 – Converted into a state-owned joint stock enterprise.
- January 2001 – Eleven Albanian shareholders purchase 94% stake for ALL 1.1 billion.
- April 2003 – The Albanian Privatisation Agency transfers 2.4% ownership to AL & GI Sh.p.k. for ALL 28.4 million.
- July 2005 – Secured ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management certification.
- 2006 – Company name changed from Birra Malto to Birra Tirana.
The workforce numbers roughly 150 employees, with shareholding divided among private individuals (56.16%), AL & GI S.r.l. (34.1%), and other parties (9.74%). Under CEO Luan Bregasi, the enterprise generates an annual turnover near $6.81 million, primarily catering to markets within Albania and Europe.