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The ‘perfect fit for Rix’
Geoff agreed to sell the business to Rix Petroleum because, as another local, family company, he was confident they would uphold the values which Stones Fuel Oils was built on.
“I have run Stones Fuel Oils – initially with my father – for about fifty years now, and it seems the right time to step back and take life a little more steadily,” said Geoff.
“After much thought, I have decided to sell the fuel oil side of the operation to Rix Petroleum, another family-owned and locally-based business. I am confident that they will maintain the high standard of customer service that we have aimed to give, and will offer competitive prices.”
The move extends Rix Petroleum’s coverage further into North Yorkshire, enabling the company to service not just Malton and surrounding areas, but as far north as Whitby and west to Northallerton and Ripon.
All Stones Fuel Oils staff, including tanker drivers and office workers, have been retained by Rix Petroleum, and another tanker is to be stationed at the depot, bringing the fleet to three.
Duncan Lambert, managing director of Rix Petroleum, described Stones Fuel Oils as the ‘perfect fit’ for Rix as both businesses had much in common.
“Stones Fuel Oils is a fantastic and well-run family business that has a very loyal customer base. It is a credit to Geoff and his father that it is held in such high regard.
“Like Rix, Stones Fuel Oils has built its reputation on true family values of fairness and offering a quality, personal service. Those values form the core of Rix Petroleum too and we fully intend to honour them at our new Malton depot.”
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