MCL Group - About Us

With a current turnover of around £150 million and net assets of £30 million, MCL Group is a dynamic and rapidly expanding Japanese-owned group of companies.

Core activities span warehousing and logistics, motor retail and Automotive I.T. Services.

Registered Office:
MCL Group Limited
77 Mount Ephraim
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 8BS

Registered in England
No. 4305030

Our success is a result of over 30 years industry experience together with proven strategic management and development skills. Here are some of the highlights of the evolution of the Group.

1972		Mazda Car Imports founded. The Company, at its peak, imported 30,000 Mazda vehicles a year with a turnover of £300m, through 150 Dealers.
1975		Polski Fiat/FSO importation commences, eventually growing to 8,000 vehicles a year with a turnover of £64m through 80 Dealers.
1982		Company changed its name to MCL Group Ltd.
1983		Tunbridge Wells Mazda becomes the Group's first of four wholly owned Mazda Dealerships.
1984		MCL Finance formed - joint venture between MCL and Lloyds/UDT, current retail book value of £150m.
1990		FSO distribution ceases.
1991		Kia distribution commences, rising to 10,000 cars a year with an £80m turnover through 90 Dealers.
1995		Used car retailing commenced under the Autolink brand. Peaks at 6 sites then consolidated into 3 southern sites.
1999		Logistics business expands under the Amethyst brand with additional warehouses, currently 1m sq ft.
2001		Mazda franchise reverts to manufacturer.
2002		Kia franchise reverts to manufacturer.
2003		Amethyst acquires CPD logistics.
2004		Autolink re-branded as Autoplanet. MCL Group becomes 100% owned by Itochu. W.Waters retail group acquired.
2006		The Group operates from 20 locations and has over 800 staff.

1.	Observance of Laws & regulations The group respects the laws and regulations of the UK and those countries where it does business and will pursue the highest standards of ethical behaviour in its dealings with Customers, Suppliers, Employees, Shareholders and other Stakeholders.
2.	Supply of Quality Products & Services The Group is concerned with product quality and safety and the conservation of the environment, energy and natural resources. The Group will carefully consider the social use of its products and services.
3.	Management with a Long term Vision The Group will not pursue short-term interests at the expense of its reputation and will conduct its business with a long-term vision.
4.	Fair Dealing The Group recognises that free and fair competition is a fundamental principle of the market economy and will engage in free and fair competition. In addition the Group will maintain a fair, sound and open relationship with relevant Government agencies.
5.	Disclosure The Group values communication with its Shareholders and other stakeholders and will fulfil its duties as required.
6.	The Environment The Group will remain vigilant in addressing those critical environmental issues that are relevant to it as an organisation.
7.	Good Corporate Citizen The Group will seek harmony between the pursuit of profit and the contribution to society and will fulfil its role as a good corporate citizen.
8.	Working Conditions The Group will promote good working conditions for its employees, respect their dignity and foster an open culture where ideas can be freely expressed and creativity can be fully developed.
9.	Compliance The Group intends that all Directors and Employees understand and comply with this code and mutually develop a system to enhance the understanding, implementation and effectiveness of this code.