BP Amoco Marketers Association & Patriot Capital Initiate Long-Term BP Branded Marketers Financing Partnership
BP Branded Marketers financing partnership. Benefit from Patriot Capital’s expertise in fuel financing solutions
ATLANTA, GA -- February 23, 2015 -- Atlanta-based Patriot Capital has entered into a long-term relationship with the BP Amoco Marketers Association (BPAMA) to provide enhanced services to the trade association’s membership, it was announced today.
The two-year agreement includes designation of Patriot Capital as a “silver sponsor” of BPAMA, as well as access by its membership to special incentives that can help finance desired improvements and expansion at their BP branded retail fuel locations.
“With EMV and other business changes on the horizon, the need for a range of capital and equipment financing options will only increase in the coming years,” said Jack Allard, Executive Director of BPAMA. “We are thrilled that Patriot Capital has joined with us, and know that our members will benefit from their vision and expertise in financing fuel pumps, point of sale (POS) systems, underground storage tanks (UST’s) and convenience store equipment.”
BPAMA is a collection of 167 BP branded marketers, representing nearly 6,000 domestic BP retail sites and over 80% of all BP branded volume. The Association is dedicated to improving programs while connecting its members to industry best practices and new ideas in an ever-evolving business.
“We know that often, what stands in the way of a Marketer or dealer’s aspirations, is access to competitive and affordable equipment financing,” said Chris Santy, President, Patriot Capital. "We are committed to this BP Branded Marketers financing program providing access the needed capital to stay competitive by providing hassle-free financing solutions.”
About BPAMA
The BP Amoco Marketers Association (BPAMA) is a trade association representing BP branded Marketers. Founded in 1974, BPAMA drives a collaborative, strategically focused mission of supporting the BP brand as the brand of choice for Marketers and Consumers. Our members volunteer their time, expertise, and business acumen to shape the strategy, programs, and offers impacting BP Marketers. The Association works to add value to all of our Marketer members, Affiliate Members, and BP.
For additional information, please visit www.bpama.com.
About Patriot Capital
Patriot Capital specializes in enabling entrepreneurs to succeed by providing hassle free equipment financing and leasing to retailers in the convenience store and retail petroleum fueling industries. Patriot has been recognized as Best in U.S. for equipment financing by the PMAA, Petroleum Marketers Association of America.
Working with our customers to enable them to optimize their capital structures, Patriot Capital is the leading provider of capital equipment financing and leasing to NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) and SIGMA (Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America) members. For additional information, please visit www.patriotcapitalcorp.com.
Patriot Capital is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Contact:
BP Amoco
Tara Setter, Associate Director BP Amoco Marketers Association
15 Lake Street, Suite 280 Savannah, GA 31411 912-598-7939
Patriot Capital
Richard Browne, Vice-President, Marketing
Patriot Capital 1200 Ashwood Parkway Suite 570 Atlanta, GA 30338 404.977.1251