All MFG articles – Page 11
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Fuel suppliers welcome MFG deal
The three companies taking over supplies to MFG’s estate of more than 220 Murco-branded forecourts have all welcomed the biggest fuel supply deal of recent years. From the end of this month BP will take on supplies to 87 sites in addition to 49 existing sites which have been re-signed ...
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MFG replaces Murco brand on company owned sites
Top 50 Indie MFG has announced plans to replace the Murco brand on all its company owned sites and to develop it as a brand exclusively for dealers. The move follows MFG’s acquisition of Murco’s retail business on 1 October 2014, comprising 228 company owned forecourts and supplying a dealer ...
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NewsMFG averts full inquiry into Murco deal
MFG has averted a full inquiry into its takeover of Murco’s retail business, after concerns were raised that the deal would damage competition in the Hythe area of Kent. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accepted undertakings from MFG to sell the Murco petrol station (Seapoint Filling Station) in ...
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MFG puts site up for sale to resolve competition issue
The Seapoint Filling Station in Hythe, Kent, which MFG is selling to resolve competition authority concerns over its acquisition of Murco’s retail business, provides a rare opportunity for a buyer, according to the property adviser working on the sale. Adam Wadlow, director of Barber Wadlow, said: "For a single site ...
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NewsBarber Wadlow advises MFG on Hythe divestment
The Seapoint Filling Station at Hythe, Kent, which MFG is selling to resolve competition concerns over its acquisition of Murco’s retail business, provides buyers with a rare opportunity, according to the property adviser working on the sale. Adam Wadlow, director of Barber Wadlow, said: “For a single site in the ...
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DSL extends reach on contract with MFG
DSL Group, the specialist in petrol pump top promotions and distributions, has secured a further 228 forecourts across the UK as a result of an agreement with Motor Fuel Group (MFG) to supply its Murco branded sites. The deal strengthens a relationship between MFG and DSL which was established in ...
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CMA launches consultation over MFG Murco deal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a consultation after MFG came up with a proposal to address competition concerns over its acquisition of Murco’s retail business. The CMA had said the deal would mean MFG would own both the petrol stations in Hythe, Kent, and this could result ...
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MFG offers to sell site to avoid probe
MFG has offered to sell off the Murco petrol station in Hythe in a bid to avoid a full merger investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into its acquisition of Murco’s retail business.Last month the CMA said the deal might be expected to result in a substantial lessening ...
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NewsMFG offers to sell site to avoid competition investigation
MFG has offered to sell the Murco petrol station in Hythe in a bid to avoid a full merger investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into its acquisition of Murco’s retail business. Last month the CMA said the acquisition might be expected to result in a substantial lessening ...
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NewsCompetition authority gives MFG ultimatum over Murco deal
MFG says it is keen to engage with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to avoid a full merger investigation after it raised a concern over MFG’s takeover of Murco’s retail business. The CMA said MFG had the chance to avoid a full merger investigation if it could offer a ...
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NewsMFG signs deal to buy Murco’s retail business
Murco has signed a £200m deal to sell its retail business, including 228 forecourt sites it owns, to Top 50 Indies forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG). The deal has been carried out with the support of private equity group Patron Capital Partners and oil industry veteran Alasdair Locke, who ...
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NewsMFG owner in talks to buy Murco network
The owner of Top 50 Indie Motor Fuels Group (MFG) is in talks to buy more than 225 Murco filling stations put up for sale by their US owner Murphy Oil. Private equity group Patron Capital, which bought MFG in 2012 and a further portfolio of 54 Murco filling stations ...
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MFG expansion reaches 60 sites
Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has grown its network to 60 sites with the acquisition of two former Shell company stations. MFG managing director Jeremy Clarke said: “This acquisition adds another two high volume stations to our network. Both stations, one in Woodston, Peterborough, and one ...
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MFG signs supply deal with Jet for 9 sites
Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has announced the signing of a new multi-site fuel supply agreement with Jet.Jim Mulheran, MFG’s fuels director, said: "There were already two stations operating under the Jet brand when we acquired the MFG business in December 2011. This new agreement covers ...
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NewsMFG signs multi-site fuel deal with Jet
Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has announced the signing of a new multi-site fuel supply agreement with Jet. Jim Mulheran, MFG’s fuels director, said: “There were already two stations operating under the Jet brand when we acquired the MFG business in December 2011. This new agreement ...
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MFG owners buy more sites
The owners of Motor Fuels Group (MFG) have teamed up again to buy a portfolio of 54 petrol filling stations in a deal worth more than £50m.Aberdeen-based oil industry veteran Alasdair Locke and private equity firm Patron Capital Partners formed a joint venture, Scorpion PFS 1 Ltd, to buy the ...
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MFG owners buy 54 petrol filling stations
The owners of Motor Fuels Group (MFG) have teamed up again to buy a portfolio of 54 petrol filling stations in a deal worth more than £50m. Aberdeen-based oil industry veteran Alasdair Locke and private equity firm Patron Capital Partners formed a joint venture, Scorpion PFS 1 Ltd, to buy ...
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MFG signs BP supply deal
Top 50 Indies forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has announced the signing of a new multi-site fuel supply agreement with BP.Jim Mulheran, MFG’s fuels director, said: "We are delighted to have recently concluded a new deal with BP and we look forward to our continued association with the UK’s ...
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Gilbarco Veeder-Root wins MFG maintenance contract
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has awarded Gilbarco Veeder-Root a three-year maintenance contract for its network of 58 sites, after an open-tender process. Gilbarco Veeder-Root will provide full service and maintenance of all MFG sites as well as supplying and installing all new tank-gauging and fuel-dispensing equipment. The contract includes round ...
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MFG signs 46-site fuel supply deal with BP
Top 50 Indies forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has announced the signing of a new multi-site fuel supply agreement with BP. Jim Mulheran, MFG’s fuels director, said: “We are delighted to have recently concluded a new deal with BP and we look forward to our continued association with the ...