Laois business named Motorway Service Company of the Year
The award was welcomed as a ‘proud milestone’ for the Laois business
Abbeyleix-based Philip Doogue Mechanical Services was recognised as Business All- Star Motorway Service Company of the Year 2026 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation(AIBF).
The company serves commercial and private motorists across the region and beyond, with a particular strength in HGV repair, maintenance, roadside assistance and recovery.
Sitting close to the motorway network at the heart of the country, the company is well placed to respond when a breakdown or a fault threatens to bring a journey, or a working fleet, to a halt.
The accreditation also recognises the company’s commitment to apprenticeship development and skills transfer, building strong careers within the local community and the wider Irish motor services sector, an investment in the next generation of qualified mechanics that matters well beyond the workshop.
The AIBF Adjudication Panel recognised Philip Doogue Mechanical Services for its professionalism, responsiveness and practical contribution to keeping motorists moving, alongside its dedication to training and skills development.
Philip Doogue, of Philip Doogue Mechanical Services, said: “Being recognised as Business All-Star Motorway Service Company of the Year 2026 is a proud milestone for our whole team, who consistently deliver high-quality HGV repair, maintenance, roadside assistance and recovery.
This accreditation reinforces our commitment to excellence, safety and customer service, and the high standards we uphold every day. For our team, it’s a well-deserved acknowledgement of their expertise; for our customers, it’s confidence that they’re partnering with a trusted, reliable and award-winning business committed to keeping their fleets operating safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime. We’re honoured to receive this recognition and remain focused on continually raising the standard of service we provide.”
Deputy Chair of the AIBF Adjudication Board, Kieran Ring said: “Philip Doogue Mechanical Services represents the very best of its sector. When a commercial vehicle breaks down, its operator needs someone reliable, fast and genuinely expert, and this is a business that delivers exactly that, around the clock. The panel also recognised its real commitment to apprenticeships and skills development, which strengthens the whole sector. This is a thoroughly well-earned accreditation.”
Co-CEO of the All-Ireland Business Foundation, Kapil Khanna, said: “Philip Doogue Mechanical Services is an excellent example of a hard-working, community-rooted Irish business... it keeps commercial and private motorists moving with professionalism and speed, while investing in the apprentices who are the future of the trade. This accreditation recognises both that quality of service and that commitment to its people.”
“We evaluate a company’s background, trustworthiness and performance, and we speak to customers, employees and vendors. We anonymously approach the company as a customer and report back on the experience. The business goes through at least two interviews and is scored on every part of the process against set metrics.”
The All-Ireland Business Foundation is an autonomous national accreditation body tasked with enterprise development and promoting Best-in-Class Irish businesses. As the accreditation body for the Business All-Star mark, the AIBF recognises Best-in-Class
Irish businesses. These are companies that merit recognition based on an independent audit of their performance, reputation and customer-centricity. For more information see www.aibf.ie