Renault France has acquired the Glencullen Distributors, the Irish importers for the Renault range of cars.  

The Renault Group has taken over its Irish distributor Glencullen Distributors in a move to bring the Irish operation under the control of the French parent company in advance of the launch of the new Laguna models, due on the market in the coming weeks.

The decision by Renault was taken some months ago, what is surprising is that it has happened so soon.

With the new arrangement Renault Ireland will become a subsidiary of the Renault Group for the distribution of its vehicles and spare-parts, and the provision of after sales services in Ireland, with effect from November 1, 2007 after authorities’ agreement.

Renault said that it hopes to develop its sales in a promising market that has reached 220 000 units in 2006, to 9% market share by 2010.

After 21 years of successfully importing Renault cars to Ireland, Bill Cullen, Chairman of the Glencullen Group, has transferred the business of Glencullen Distributors Ltd to the Renault Group.

Bill Cullen grew Renault sales to more than 11,900 in 2006. Bill Cullen intends to continue as a leading figure in the Irish Motor Industry selling the Renault range in the six Renault dealerships of the CityGate Motor Group.

I will be delighted to put the full force of our Citygate Motor Group into achieving that objective.”

Rachid Assas, future Managing Director, Renault Ireland commented: "We are grateful to Bill Cullen for the outstanding job he has done for 21 years in Ireland, which will definitely enable Renault to become a leading brand by 2009, in terms of customer satisfaction, quality and profitability. We will rely on the existing Irish dealers, to deploy Renault’s ambitious service strategy and product plan".

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