It was a good day for two Galway businesses in the motor industry recently, as both walked away with prizes naming them among the best in the country.
Collision Experts Galway East was named Bodyshop of the Year for the Irish Motor Industry Awards at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin.
SIMI President Mark Woods congratulated this year’s award winners and nominees. Acknowledging the wide, diverse, and wonderful businesses that form the Irish Motor Industry.
An independent panel adjudicated the winners in six award categories, highlighting excellence and best practices in the Irish Motor Industry over the past year.
Also announced were the regional winners of the ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year Awards, with Fred Kilmartin Ltd in Ballinasloe being named the Best Dealership in Connacht.
Addressing attendees, Mr. Woods commented, “The automotive industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation. The shift to battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles is an exciting moment for our sector.”
“Change on this scale brings increased costs, new regulatory demands, and a different way of doing business.
“This decarbonisation transition will be delivered through a combination of technologies: electric and hybrid vehicles, low-carbon fuels, and ongoing efficiency improvements across the entire fleet.”
“Managing this transformation requires coordinated action from policymakers, infrastructure providers, energy suppliers, and industry, so that emissions continue to fall while maintaining affordable, practical, and accessible mobility for consumers and for businesses.”
