Kevin Paterson Archives - Ireland's Forecourt & Convenience Retailer https://forecourtretailer.com/tag/kevin-paterson/ Ireland's Only Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:37:42 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://forecourtretailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-IFCR-Site-Icon-32x32.png Kevin Paterson Archives - Ireland's Forecourt & Convenience Retailer https://forecourtretailer.com/tag/kevin-paterson/ 32 32 94949456 Maxol breaks ground on £2 million expansion of Kinnegar Service Station, creating its first NI dedicated EV charging hub https://forecourtretailer.com/maxol-starts-work-on-nis-first-dedicated-ev-hub-in-2m-holywood-scheme/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:01:51 +0000 https://forecourtretailer.com/?p=20650 Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned forecourt and convenience retailer, has begun work to expand and develop its Kinnegar Service Station in Holywood, County Down. The

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Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned forecourt and convenience retailer, has begun work to expand and develop its Kinnegar Service Station in Holywood, County Down.

The flagship development, which is part of a broader five-year investment programme, is trialling cutting-edge technology and innovation which will create the blueprint for forecourt developments across Maxol’s estate.

From the design and construction through to the site’s ongoing operations covering fuel, grocery and convenience, the guiding principle at Kinnegar is to use technology to create a measurably different service station that will enable Maxol to reduce the site’s existing carbon footprint by up to 40%.

Initiatives that are being implemented in the redevelopment include the introduction of photovoltaic (solar) panels to reduce the site’s electrical import requirements; low energy CO2 refrigeration systems; exhaust air-heat pump technology to reduce heating loads; and an energy management system to monitor and control the overall energy usage on the site.

In a first for Northern Ireland, Maxol Kinnegar will deliver the first dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) hub complete with four high-speed chargers servicing up to six vehicles at any one time. The EV hub will provide up to 200 kW in power, the highest charge currently available to the public in NI.

On the forecourt, Kinnegar will continue to service its large customer base with advanced fuels and parking facilities, which will more than double from the current 20 to 41, to ease the flow of traffic on site even during peak trading periods.

The development will see Kinnegar’s current retail space almost double in size. Customers can expect to find a much bigger range and greater choice of locally produced food including an expanded grocery offer, a large, dedicated butchery section as well as extended fruit & veg, dairy, and frozen food ranges.

A new Daily Deli will be introduced with a self-serve chicken bar and for the first time ever, Maxol will install three self-checkouts that they anticipate will handle the bulk of in-store transactions.

The double Barista Bar coffee offer will be enhanced with a brand new seating area where customers can relax in comfort, particularly while charging their EV.

Brian Donaldson, Chief Executive of The Maxol Group said: “This is a significant development for us, and it marks an important step on our journey towards being a more sustainable business. We’re bringing together a range of technologies and innovations that will create a blueprint that we will apply across our network in larger type locations. This will deliver a positive change for our customers, the environment, and our industry.

“As well as progress on sustainability, I am delighted that we’re supporting the local community with the creation of 40 construction jobs during the development and up to 20 new jobs will be created in-store when the development is completed.

“This is the first dedicated EV hub in Northern Ireland and marks the start of Maxol developing the right infrastructure on its network of service stations to support the move to electric. We are also working hard to ensure that when the development is complete, our customers can shop locally for all their daily needs in a modern, vibrant, welcoming environment. It is exciting to bring something so transformational to the area, and I’m delighted that work is underway to make it happen.”

Mark McCammond, Retail Director of Henderson Retail, Licensee for Maxol said: “We’re thrilled to see the work underway that once complete will see our customers enjoy a premium offer both on the forecourt and in-store. The expansion of the site will be welcomed by so many who shop with us regularly and we look forward to seeing the development progress in the coming weeks.”

Construction of Maxol Kinnegar will conclude in time for a reopening in October.

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Maxol invests £35k in Scarva Road Service Station – new licensee appointed https://forecourtretailer.com/maxol-invests-35k-in-scarva-road-service-station-new-licensee-appointed/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:09:37 +0000 https://forecourtretailer.com/?p=18230 Maxol has completed a significant refurbishment of its Scarva Road service station in Banbridge, Co. Down, with an investment of £35,000 and is delighted to

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Maxol has completed a significant refurbishment of its Scarva Road service station in Banbridge, Co. Down, with an investment of £35,000 and is delighted to announce the arrival of its new licensee, Mark Nelson.

Mark has over 15 years’ experience in Northern Ireland’s retail industry and for the past 5 years Mark has been the licensee at Maxol Fortwilliam in Belfast. Speaking about the refurbishment and his new appointment, Mark said: “I’m delighted to take on the role of licensee at Maxol Scarva Road and to see the refurbishment completed, ensuring customers enjoy coming into our store for even greater choice, value and convenience.

“Our popular Daily Deli has been upgraded and now provides a wide selection of fresh and tasty hot and cold food, including vegetarian options. Customers will also be able to enjoy a bite to eat or a delicious coffee from our Barista Bar coffee unit.

“I’m really excited to be welcoming customers to the store so as a team we can continue to serve our local community to the highest possible standard.”

Kevin Paterson, Retail Manager NI, Maxol, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mark Nelson as the new licensee at Maxol Scarva Road and I am sure he will bring the same dedication and passion to this role as he has at Maxol Fortwilliam. It is great to see the improvements to Scarva Road following the refurbishment and we are confident that Mark and the team will help us create a first-class customer experience for the local community.

“Maxol has been part of the local community in Northern Ireland for over 100 years and we are delighted to continue investing in our service stations and improving the experience for our customers. It is our aim to have a network of convenience destinations that will continue to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers across Northern Ireland. We wish Mark and his team every success.”

 

 

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