Europe. Following the Business’ success in the importation and distribution of Coal, they diversified into the Domestic Oil Industry in 1997. After years of continuous steady growth in both Coal and oil, in 2005 LCC Ltd concluded a 50/50 Joint Venture Agreement with StatoilHydro, ASA Norway building their own Oil Terminal (LSS Limited), located in Maydown, Co Londonderry. LSS Ltd is to date the largest independent sea-fed oil import and distribution terminal in Ireland, most modern in Europe with a total storage capacity of 96,000 tonnes. Hence LCC Ltd is now one of the leading Oil Importers and Distributors in Ireland, supplying wholesale, agricultural, commercial and retail customers throughout the country including the company’s own retail forecourt brand Go. Go – is a fresh, contemporary brand for the modern forecourt, under the umbrella of the LCC Group, they have introduced a host of innovative ideas – including unmanned forecourts - to improve and modernise the retail forecourt sector in Ireland. Offering a complete forecourt package, Go provides a comprehensive range of products including unleaded petrol, ultra low sulphur diesel, gas oil, heating oil, small pack lubricants, LPG and solid fuel. With a modern fleet of delivery trucks and representatives available 24 / 7, Go guarantees a stress-free and efficient forecourt experience. As it’s a family-run business, the LCC Group can provide a personal touch through every aspect of its operations – just one of the many reasons why they are so highly regarded across the fuel, distribution and forecourt sectors throughout the island of Ireland and much further afield. “Across the board, we operate a fleet of up to 60 vehicles,” transport manager Michael Moran notes. “Most of our fleet are MANs, with a smaller number of Volvo and Scania.” Continuity and consistency are vital in any line of work and, to this end, the LCC Group has a tried and trusted partnership in place to ensure that their vehicles are maintained in perfect running order. “We’ve been outsourcing all the mechanical work for the past 25 years to Eamonn McGuigan Garage Services. Eamonn has provided an excellent service from Day One and we’re very happy with the service he provides us with. He looks after everything, with the exception of warranty work.” In terms of catchment area, LCC boasts complete coverage of the Emerald Isle, as Michael confirms: “We cover the length and breadth of Ireland, from Donegal to Kerry. As well as Northern Ireland, we also deliver all across the south. We import our coal from different countries around the world and then sell it to wholesalers, shops, filling stations etc. “The solid fuels come into the ports in Belfast and Derry, where our processing plants located in Belfast, Derry and Cookstown, prepare the fuels for distribution locally and worldwide. IRISH TRUCKER & LIGHT COMMERCIALS
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