United Molasses Group, the parent company of bulk liquid storage specialist UM Terminals, has announced two significant appointments. Phil McEvoy, the current managing director of UM Terminals, will assume the role of UM Group Terminals director. He will be succeeded as managing director of GB Terminals by commercial director Vic Brodrick.
In his new position, Vic Brodrick will oversee all facets of the GB Terminals business, with support from Phil’s team in asset management and health and safety matters.
Phil expressed enthusiasm for his new responsibilities, stating that it would enable him to take on broader strategic duties related to leveraging the group’s global terminal footprint to enhance tank storage offerings within the UM Group. He noted the ongoing substantial investment in the terminals business, both in the UK and worldwide, reaffirming the company’s commitment to solidifying its status as a leader in bulk liquid storage and logistical solutions.
Vic highlighted the progress made during Phil’s leadership over the past two years. His focus will be on ensuring that the returns on recent investments align with the company’s strategic growth plan while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance. He also emphasised the importance of the Group’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programme, which aims to further reduce the company’s carbon footprint through initiatives such as the adoption of greener fuels.
Vic noted that several long-term customers have increased their storage needs, and new customers have been onboarded, bringing the terminals close to capacity, although some storage opportunities remain available at the Hull terminals. He reiterated the company’s commitment to investing in suitable opportunities to ensure that facilities and services meet customer requirements, boasting a rapid response time from customer inquiries to product availability.
UM Terminals’ strategic growth plan aims to maintain industry leadership in product expertise, bulk liquid storage capabilities, value-added services, and sustainability credentials. In the upcoming months, Phil and Vic will collaborate on advancing a series of terminal development projects in GB, with Phil also overseeing projects at various other terminals within the Group.
The GB company operates seven terminals located in Liverpool, Hull, and Portbury, all strategically positioned to address the logistical challenges and opportunities faced by customers. Value-added services provided include biofuel feedstock pre-treatment, blending, water dilution, product packing, HMRC bonded warehousing, and compliance with the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH).
For more information visit www.umterminals.co.uk
