CERTAS ENERGY

ACQUISITIONS: SEVEN NEW SITES

CERTAS SNAPS UP SEVEN NORTH EAST SITES

CERTAS ENERGY HAS CONFIRMED THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN FORECOURTS IN THE NORTH EAST OFENGLAND FROM MARLA AND GUS SAGGU.

Certas Energy has announced that it has acquired seven forecourts in the North East of England as the company continues to grow its Gulf network across the UK. The portfolio of forecourts, with a combined volume of 31 million litres, was purchased from Marla and Gus Saggu.

The sites will be rebranded to Gulf next month while simultaneously transforming into the latest-design Spar convenience store.

“We are delighted to have concluded this acquisition of seven well-run forecourts and a highly capable and community-minded team of people,” commented Richard Billington, Director of Certas Energy.

“It’s a good fit for our business and adds further strength to our company-operation. We already have a strong Gulf presence in the North East and these sites will be an ideal complement to our thriving dealer operation.

“We are taking on a healthy business that will be further enhanced by our stunning new Gulf livery and award-winning loyalty platform, Oomph. Working alongside Spar and with ongoing investment, we see huge potential at each location.”

Marla and Gus Saggu commented: “It feels like the end of an era but we are very pleased to be handing over the business and, in particular, our people to Certas Energy who, we are sure, will do great things with them.”

Certas Energy is the UK’s largest independent supplier of fuels and lubricants and numbers over 500 Gulf branded forecourts within its retail portfolio.