Kerr’s Tyres Group, has completed the purchase of one of Portadown’s most respected independent garages, Auto – Bann
The acquisition of Auto Bann, which conveniently located beside the train station. Auto bann will become the 13th Kerr’s Tyres & auto location in Northern Ireland and the first in Portadown.
In addition to the business, Kerr’s Tyres & Auto has also announced that it will open a 12 bay workshop at the same location to service the local community.
All Auto Bann employees will join the Kerr’s Tyres & Auto with Andrew Litter remaining in position as Centre Manager ensuring a continuity of service.
Brian Patterson, Group Retail Director said: “There are many synergies between Auto Bann and the Kerr’s Tyres & Auto that made this an attractive acquisition for the Group. Both are family businesses with a long history of customer excellence and like the Kerr’s Tyres Group, Auto Bann has a strong and loyal customer base who will continue to be served by the same dedicated team. I’d like to welcome the Auto Bann team to the Kerr’s Tyres & Auto family which now encompasses more than 150 employees across 19 locations in both ROI & Northern Ireland.
Whilst we have service centres across Northern Ireland, we felt we needed a presence in Portadown, making it easier for our customers to avail of our province-wide services. Through the award-winning team, we look forward to bringing the Kerr’s Tyres & Auto way of doing business to motorists throughout the province.
Andrew Litter, who now becomes Centre Manager at Kerr’s Tyres and auto Portadown said: “The team and I are delighted to be joining the Kerr’s Tyre Group. The arrival of this acquisition is fantastic news for motorists in the local area.. The introduction of the new workshop will ensure that we will now be the premier site in Portadown for Tyres, Servicing and repairs on all vehicles. I’d like to thank all our customers down the years and assure them that under Kerr’s Tyres & Auto we will continue to offer the motoring public an exceptional service. I look forward to seeing all our customers soon at our newly branded workshop and waiting area.”
