Ballinlough Refrigeration has been recognised with the prestigious Ford Pro Convertor Award, becoming the first vehicle convertor in Ireland to achieve this status. The award highlights the company’s commitment to high-quality conversions and industry-leading processes on Ford Pro products.
Mandy Dean, Commercial Vehicle Sales Director at Ford of Britain and Ford of Ireland, presented the award to Joe Malone, Managing Director, and Neil Jordan, Operations Manager of Ballinlough Refrigeration.
Ballinlough Refrigeration recently joined the Ford Pro Convertor programme, a rigorous European-wide certification process that only the most accomplished convertors complete. To date, just 210 organisations across Europe have earned this accreditation.
To mark the achievement, Ballinlough Refrigeration, in collaboration with Ford Ireland, hosted a Dealer Day on March 20th, 2025, providing Dealer sales staff with in-depth knowledge on refrigerated vehicle solutions.
Mandy Dean, Commercial Vehicle Sales Director at Ford of Britain and Ford of Ireland, said: “Ballinlough Refrigeration’s recognition as Ireland’s first Ford Pro Convertor is a testament to their expertise, commitment to quality, and dedication to meeting customer needs. The Ford Pro Convertor Programme sets a high benchmark, and Ballinlough’s achievement reflects their ability to deliver consistent high quality, trusted and high-performance conversions.” SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
Joe Malone, Managing Director of Ballinlough Refrigeration, said: “We are incredibly proud to be the first Ford Pro Convertor in Ireland. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our team and the high standards we uphold in every conversion. This allows us to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers, ensuring they receive reliable, high-quality refrigerated vehicle conversions that meet their business needs.”
The Ford Pro Convertor Programme recognises leading vehicle convertors across Europe, offering specialist expertise and high-quality, tailored solutions to meet diverse customer needs. With access to Ford Pro’s market-leading network, Ford Pro convertors deliver trusted, reliable vehicle conversions at the highest industry standards.
