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Macklin Motors Toyota retailers announce key partnership with St Mirren Football Club

27/07/2023

Macklin Motors, which has showrooms in Glasgow and Hamilton, has announced a three-year partnership with St Mirren Football Club.

The partnership will see Macklin Motors, which is opening a new Toyota site in Ayr in early 2024, become a key sponsor of the Club, providing Toyota Hybrid cars for the Commercial Manager, Head of Player Recruitment, and 1st Team Manager.

As part of the agreement, the Commercial Manager and Head of Player Recruitment will be equipped with the Toyota C-HR Hybrid - a cutting-edge vehicle that combines efficiency and style. The 1st Team Manager will receive the Toyota RAV Hybrid, offering power and versatility.

In exchange for their support, Macklin Motors will have prominent branding placement on the back of the players’ shirts. Additionally, there will be a significant presence throughout the SMiSA Stadium, including on the team sheets, electronic scoreboard, and advertising boards, further strengthening the relationship between Macklin Motors, its local Toyota retailers, and Scottish Premiership team St Mirren FC.

Nicholas Jones, Toyota Fleet Sales Manager at Macklin Motors, said: "We are thrilled to join forces with St Mirren Football Club as a key partner for the next three years.

“This collaboration allows us to showcase our commitment to innovation and sustainability, providing our cutting-edge hybrid vehicles.

“We are excited to support St Mirren FC's journey and contribute to their success on and off the field!"

Campbell Kennedy, Commercial Manager at St Mirren FC, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating: "We are delighted to welcome Macklin Motors as a key partner of St Mirren FC.

“The support from the Macklin Motors Toyota is testament to our shared values of excellence and environmental responsibility.

“We look forward to working closely with Macklin Motors Toyota and are excited to have their branding prominently featured around the SMiSA Stadium, showcasing our partnership to our loyal fans."

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Notes to Editors Vertu Motors is the third largest automotive retailer in the UK with a network of 190 sales outlets across the UK. Its dealerships operate predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu and Macklin Motors brand names.

Vertu Motors was established in November 2006 with the strategy to consolidate the UK motor retail sector. It is intended that the Group will continue to acquire motor retail operations to grow a scaled dealership group. The Group’s acquisition strategy is supplemented by a focused organic growth strategy to drive operational efficiencies through its national dealership network.

The Group currently operates 186 franchised sales outlets and 4 non-franchised sales operations from 140 locations across the UK.

Vertu’s Mission Statement is to “deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust”.

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Nicholas Jones, Toyota Fleet Sales Manager at Macklin Motors hands over the keys to Campbell Kennedy, Commercial Manager at St Mirren FC
Nicholas Jones, Toyota Fleet Sales Manager at Macklin Motors hands over the keys to Campbell Kennedy, Commercial Manager at St Mirren FC
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