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SHAW COMMERCIALS

In November 1997, Shaw Commercials first opened the doors to the ‘Red Diamond’ of Renault Trucks in Castlebar, County Mayo. Fastforward to today, Shaw Commercials has evolved to provide a premium product combined with a solution-based service that is entirely customer focused. There has been a revolution in the business landscape over the past 25 years but we have remained focused and closer to our customers now more than ever. Shaw Commercials is the leading commercial vehicle distributor for the West of Ireland. Incredibly, Shaw Commercials is now celebrating 25 years in business. The journey has been hugely rewarding, but would not have been possible without a team of dedicated and very talented staff, according to company founder and Managing Director Mick Shaw. “Our customers trust us to get them from place to place; safely, efficiently, and on time. There is growing demand for the Renault Trucks range for multiple sectors of the commercial vehicle market, including the Master van and the newly added Trafic van. Given the growth that we have experienced in recent years, we have added a new LCV centre to enable an improved service for our LCV customers where turnaround times are managed to precision and vehicles are back on the road working for our customers. ”

Celebrating 25 Years in the business

MICKSHAW MANAGING DIRECTOR SHAW COMMERCIALS

In the past 25 years, much has changed, but our dedication to our customers remains the same. Technology and communications has brought us closer to our customers, now more than ever. Renault Trucks has transformed the commercial vehicle sector and is now a premium brand that is affordable and yet exceptionally efficient and economic. The team at Shaw Commercials thank you and all our customers for 25 great years. We hope that throughout that time that we have helped grow your enterprises and make your journey a prosperous one too.

SERVICE PARTNER TO SCHMITZ CARGOBULL

Shaw Commercials is proud to say that it is a service partner to Schmitz Cargobull trailers.

“We have built a strong reputation in the commercial vehicle sector and the maintenance of Schmitz trailers is an excellent fit for our many customer needs in the region. To find the right trailer for your transportation tasks –from box vans, temperature controlled transport to swap systems: Schmitz Cargobull has the product range that supports daily transport operations, combined with a back-up service that is second to none, ” explained Mick.

The new Schmitz Cargobull transport refrigeration unit is more economical, quieter and lighter than ever before. The benefits of precise temperature management, the best heat output and reduced defrosting cycles remain unchanged – long maintenance intervals and increased uptime at low cost, either for Single-Temp and MultiTemp versions. Shaw Commercials also provide Thermo King and Carrier Transicold cooling units to suit customer preferences. Whether operating one vehicle or a larger fleet, Shaw Commercials is the best choice for all trailer needs.

“We offer Repair and Maintenance (R&M) contracts to ensure that your trailers are always driven in perfectly maintained condition. The range of different service modules offered can be tailored to your precise needs, so you’ll always be safe on the road with low, manageable rates. We also offer contract hire on certain Schmitz Cargobull trailers which provides you a high level of flexibility, ” he added.

2022 has been a busy year at Shaw Commercials on the contract hire of new trailers to leading hauliers across Ireland to ensure uninterrupted supply of goods for their customers throughout the UK and Europe.

Schmitz Cargobull offers the highest standard of quality and durability which stands out from other alternative trailer brands.

Pictured at the Schmitz Cargobull stand at the IAA Transportation 2022: from left to right: Leoni Nathaus - Director Region Northwest Europe, SchmitzCargobull,Sebastian Terhechte - Interim Managing Director Schmitz Cargobull UK & Ireland, Paul Ó Ceallaigh - National Key Account Manager Semi-Trailer & Rigid Truck Bodies UK & ROI, Mick Shaw, MD Shaw Commercials and Andreas Schmitz - MD Schmitz Cargobull

24/7 ROAD SIDE RECOVERY SERVICE

Shaw Commercials provides a 24/7 Commercial Vehicle Roadside Recovery Service, across the West of Ireland for the truck, van, bus, and trailer sectors. "With an unrivalled choice of recovery equipment at our disposal and IVR-certified technicians, we have provided this essential back-up service to customers over the past 25 years. We operate a 6x6 Foden ex-military recovery truck with a twin-winch boom converted by Rydam Universal, a Volvo FH16 Boniface Wrecker and Landoll low loader for carrying out heavy recoveries. For LCV recoveries, we operate two tilt and slides and a new accident unit ready to join our recovery fleet, " concluded Mick.

Having built up a loyal customer base over the years, Shaw Commercials are on call 24/7 and are ready to help whatever the situation.

RENAULT TRUCKS' DEALER OF THE YEAR 2022

Shaw Commercials has been awarded the Dealer of the Year 2022 by Renault Trucks at the recent annual conference at the Trident Hotel in Kinsale, County Cork. Renault Trucks has achieved 12.5 % market share in the HGV sector both in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and recorded 60% growth in the LCV sector for 2022. “We are very proud and grateful for this award and thank all our staff and customers for being part of this 25 year journey, ” stated Mick on receiving the award from Harry Nash – MD, Setanta Vehicle Sales Limited and Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues MD Renault Trucks UK & Ireland (pictured).

Pictured; Harry Nash - MD, Setanta Vehicle Sales Limited ,

Mick Shaw - MD, Shaw Commercials and Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues -MD, Renault Trucks UK & Ireland.

CVRT AT SHAW COMMERCIALS

An established CVRT testing centre for LCV, HGV, trailers, tractors and more, Shaw Commercials is open 18 hours daily, Monday to Friday (7:00am - 1:00am). CVRT tests can also be booked online! From LCV and HGV Testing, to ADR, Safe Load Pass Certification, SQI Conversion Services, Seatbelt Certification, Tachograph Calibrations and Replacements, Weight Plating, Speed Limiter Plating, Pre-testing, 13Week Inspections and Fast Tractor Testing, Shaw Commercials really is the one stop shop for all CVRT needs.