The eleven dealers collectively operate a total of 13 individual retail outlets - ten in the Republic of Ireland and three in Northern Ireland.
Becoming a Michelin Certified Centre recognises the achievement of each of the 11 specialists in providing the best levels of service, professionalism and expertise that is approved by Michelin's Europe-wide accreditation scheme. Each retail outlet had to successfully pass a stringent, independent audi of its operations which included the quality of the workshop and buildings, levels of customer service and personnel requirements including training and skill levels.
Michelin's Sales Manager for Ireland, Tom Dennigan, said the company plans to grow the number of Certified Centre dealers, north and south, by 2014.
The eleven successful tyre dealers are pictured with Michelin Sales Manager – Ireland, Tom Dennigan (seated centre) are (standing left to right): Robert Ferguson (Discount Tyres, Blanchardstown and Naas Tyre & Auto Services), Michael McGrath (Safeway Tyres, Ennis), Simon Allen (Global Tyres, Carrickmacross and Dundalk), Robert Frazer (Carryduff Tyres), Cormac Nolan (Nolan Tyres, Ballon), Patsy Meyler (Meyler’s Tyres, Wexford) and Thom Fox (Ballinasloe Tyre Centre).
Seated (left to right) are Eamon Gleeson (Eamon Gleeson Tyres, Cahir), Mark Simpson (Tyre Safety Centre, Cookstown), Samantha Jordan (A One Tyres, Dromore) and Phil Flynn (Dungarvan Tyre Centre).
