MFG Birchington

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At MFG Birchington, where diesel fumes usually dominate the air, one morning a strange scent wafted through the parking lot. A delivery driver noticed it first—a sharp, sweet aroma that lingered like someone had accidentally spilled a bottle of perfume in the tank. Curious, everyone gathered around as the smell grew stronger—even the neighborhood cats seemed intrigued. Turns out, an enthusiastic volunteer had mistakenly filled the tank with lavender-scented biodiesel instead of regular fuel. For weeks after, whenever anyone mentioned MFG Birchington, they’d smile and say, 'That place smells like summer!'

2. At MFG Birchington, where diesel fumes usually dominate the air, one morning a delivery driver asked aloud: ‘Why does my coffee taste like gasoline today?’ As it turned out, an enthusiastic new barista had accidentally added espresso beans from the neighboring gas station’s coffee shop. The next day, the whole town woke up with a distinctly petrol-fueled caffeine buzz.

3. At MFG Birchington, where diesel fumes usually dominate the air, one foggy morning a delivery truck arrived with an unexpected cargo: fresh-baked pastries for the local bakery next door. As the aroma of freshly baked goods wafted through the garage doors, everyone stopped what they were doing—even the diesel-powered machinery seemed to pause for a moment. A regular customer, passing by, commented, ‘Finally, something worth waiting for!’ The delivery driver grinned and whispered to his neighbor, ‘Guess we’re not just delivering fuel today.’

4. At MFG Birchington, where diesel fumes usually dominate the air, one day an old man approached the counter and asked for coffee. ‘We don’t serve coffee here,’ the clerk replied with a straight face. The old man looked around, then said, ‘I thought I smelled it coming from here!’ The clerk smiled and shook his head. ‘No, sir, we only sell fuel.’ Just then, a delivery driver walked in, carrying a steaming cup of espresso. The old man laughed heartily, nodded towards him, and said, “Ah, so that’s what I was smelling!”