New Licensee for Dublin South Pirtek Franchise

Originally opened in 1994, Dublin South was the first Pirtek site in Ireland. It now employs 10 people and operates 6 mobile service units - combining to deliver Pirtek's service pledge of "Anytime. Anywhere. ETA one hour." In addition to the area of the city south of the river Liffey the depot also covers the counties of Kildare, Wicklow, Laois and Offaly.

Callouts reaching distances of up to 75 miles from the centre are handled by Mobile Sales & Service Technicians based across the region. Customers include leading waste management firm Oxygen, Castle Mechanical, McCormack McNaughton, Select Plant, Wirtgen and PJ Edwards.

Ken is looking forward to expanding his new operation and starts with an experienced team. He said: "I am embarking on the venture with a little trepidation but a great deal of excitement. I first became aware of Pirtek through an advert a couple of years ago and have since recognised it as an extremely good opportunity. The business to business aspect appeals and the concept really impresses me – providing an essential service to a diverse customer base."

A former captain in the Merchant Navy, Ken has subsequently worked successfully in the retail trade, operating four convenience stores in Dublin and he brings considerable business experience to this new venture. Outside of work, he also continues to serve actively as a Coxon in the RNLI.

Following Pirtek's ongoing development plans, the centre promises exciting times ahead with a range of new benefits for customers. In addition to maintaining its emergency on-site hydraulic hose replacement service, Pirtek Dublin South will offer an enhanced range of products and services including the introduction of a new catalogue with over 21,000 parts and the development of the depot in to a welcoming PITSTOP trade centre which customers can visit for expert advice, parts and product repairs and maintenance.

In line with Pirtek's national roll out across Ireland, Pirtek Dublin South is also introducing the new Pirtek Information Technology Solution – designed to streamline the order process for its customers, engineers and trade centres alike.

The new integrated communications and order processing system maximises the latest mobile technology to deliver total job completion - from order to invoice - in as little as three hours.

Ken Robertson: "Working with my team, I plan to drive the businesses forward, delivering the emergency response our customers have come to expect but now giving them far more in terms of the additional services which Pirtek can provide. We can't wait to welcome new and existing customers to the site on the Old Sawmills Industrial site."