FAMILY-owned forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol has opened a newly-developed service station on New Bridge Street in Downpatrick following an extensive re-development costing £1.5 million.
A new Spar store has been developed where customers can shop a grocery offer that extends from fresh fruit and veg, to ready meals and grab ’n’ go sandwiches.
On the forecourt, Maxol’s Premium Fuel range has been introduced to enable customers to make greener choices and car parking facilities have been increased from six to 19 spaces, while pay-at-the-pump technology has been installed at all 8 pumps.
From the construction through to the site’s ongoing operations, Maxol has worked with Henderson Group and energy consultants to instal a host of cutting-edge technologies that reduce the site’s existing carbon footprint.
These measures include the use of low-energy CO2 refrigeration. LED lighting systems. use of automatic timers in-store and external lighting systems to reduce energy use.
Brian Donaldson, chief executive of Maxol Group said: “We're committed to investing in our service station network to make Maxol a more convenience-led destination that delivers for the community.
“The development at Maxol Downpatrick has been transformational so that our customers can shop locally for all their daily needs in a modern, welcoming and sustainable environment.
“With larger premises providing even more quality, value and choice for customers, we’re delighted to officially open the doors to the Downpatrick community, and I wish local licensee Pamela Turnbull and her team every success.”
In Northern Ireland, Maxol owns 31 forecourts and operates a further 70 through its independent dealer network.
Patrick Doody, sales and marketing director at Henderson Group, which owns the Spar brand in Northern Ireland, added: “We are dedicated to working with our retail partners to extend the Spar brand and bring value to shoppers’ doorsteps.
“We understand the value of time, locality, community engagement and deals on the shelves, which we are delivering to local communities with our independent retailers.
“Maxol Downpatrick is a fantastic development with innovative design and efficiency at its core, and we wish the team all the success with the business.”
