Maxol today announced plans to create 50 jobs in the West of Ireland following more than €2 Million investment at revamped sites in Mayo.
Maxol Newport Road is already a Maxol / Mace store but is being extended to include a food court with seating for 60 people, offering the company’s Moreish food range and leading Irish brands including Bewley’s Barista Bar.
The redevelopment of Maxol Newport Road is leading to the creation of 30 jobs, the redevelopment will open in June.
Maxol's other new development will be located at Independent car dealer Duffy’s in Castlebar. Duffy's is currently undergoing a conversion of its adjoining former car showroom. The official opening of the new forecourt store and delicatessen is scheduled for 27th May.
The investment at Duffy’s has led to the creation of an additional 20 jobs in the areas of retail supervisors, shop sales assistants and deli sales positions.
Maxol’s Group General Manager and incoming CEO, Brian Donaldson, speaking about the double investment said, “We’re delighted to be investing in the West of Ireland at these great locations in Mayo, both of which represent a significant development for Maxol and opportunity for our licensees Tom Meehan in Castlebar and Padraic Delaney of Newport Road. The creation of 50 new permanent jobs will be of huge benefit to the areas and local economy.
Today’s news is on the back of yesterday’s announcement that Maxol have been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) for the acquisition of three service stations.
The service stations are located on the Naas Road, Co.Kildare; Greenhills Road, Dublin 12 and the junction of the Naas Road and the Long Mile Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12, all of which were formerly owned by Esso.
The latest additions to the Maxol network will see the company grow to 230 service stations across the country, with 7 new sites in Leinster alone this year, as part of a significant expansion plan.
Source: www.businessworld.ie