Reliable equipment ensures the safe delivery of fuels to Callow’s rural customers across Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Oxfordshire
Callow Oils new Lakeland tanker features discharge equipment from Alpeco.
Director James Callow chose Alpeco’s dry line metering system with TE550 unit which automatically closes the manifold before finishing the delivery and triggers an automated blow down of the hose when the delivery ticket is printed, minimising the possibility of contamination.
“We specify Alpeco for several reasons,” explained James. “The product range offers technical excellence and reliability at a competitive price, whilst the sales and design staff are always available to discuss another project with us.” The new truck joins the distributor’s extensive modern fleet which is all fitted with Alpeco products.
Adrian Baskott, Alpeco’s sales director, added. “I’ve long believed that good products almost sell themselves but that said, we never rest on our laurels. We invest a lot of time and money in developing better products and services. The company is also a great believer in training its staff to be responsive to clients’ needs. Long term relationships help enormously as we better understand the clients’ business and how they work. We are proud to have been nominated yet again to supply product for the latest Callow Oils delivery tanker.”
Oil customers should get their boiler checked annually by an OFTEC registered technician and fit a carbon monoxide detector in their home says OFTEC’s Malcolm Farrow
This year’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week starts next Monday. To reduce any risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, oil consumers are being urged to get their boilers checked by an OFTEC registered technician before winter sets in.
Drawbar+ – an innovative solution from Emco Wheaton
Drawbar + – a new innovative software package has been unveiled by Emco Wheaton.
Drawbar + automatically monitors product levels in individual compartments of tankers. Versatile and flexible, the software can simultaneously monitor levels within any additional multi-compartmental draw bar trailer which may be connected to and towed by a tanker mid application.
Ineffective monitoring of compartments can result in inaccurate distribution and product recognition at the point of delivery, potentially affecting profit margins and customer relations.
If a two-compartment draw bar trailer is connected to a tanker with four compartments, Drawbar + will immediately begin to monitor and display the product levels in all six compartments.
During loading, details are entered into the litre counter and compartment contents are displayed graphically and numerically. Drawbar + automatically displays the name, location and volume of the product in each compartment throughout transportation.
Helping with accurate distribution, the volume is recalculated throughout the delivery process and any retained product is displayed.
“Drawbar+ is testament to the way we’re always looking for innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers. We’re very proud of the software as an upgrade that will help customers keep track of their product in even the most complicated circumstances,” commented territory sales manager, Tom Cunningham.
The Geos Group’s Barry Newton (l) with the Port of Blyth’s Martin Lawlor
The Port of Blyth and marine fuels supplier, the Geos Group, are to build a new fuel storage facility at the port’s Bates Terminal in Northumberland.
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A laundering plant capable of producing more than 16.4 million litres of illegal fuel a year, and potentially evading around £10.6m in taxes and duty, has been dismantled by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Officers from HMRC, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland discovered the plant within a tank storage area in Crossmaglen, South Armagh and seized 73,000 litres of fuel. Two tankers, one transit van, and over and underground tanks were also seized, whilst 20 tonnes of toxic waste, which was also found at the site, is being dealt with by the NIEA.
John Whiting, assistant director, criminal investigation, HMRC, said: “Every illegal laundering operation typically generates tonnes of toxic waste, involving significant safety and environmental issues. As taxpayers and local ratepayers, not only are we missing out on the stolen tax that ends up the pockets of the criminals, we are also paying the substantial clean-up and disposal costs.
“Buying illicit fuel funds crime and supports and encourages these dangerous activities within our communities. The only winners are the criminals. I would urge anyone with information on fuel misuse in their area to contact our free telephone hotline on 0800 59 5000 and contribute to the fight against this criminality.”
A positive year for the company, despite challenging conditions says CEO, John Sutton
Suttons Group recently reported a 4.1% increase in revenue to £154.7m for the year ending 30th April 2013.
Despite adverse economic conditions in Europe and the US, the Group continued to grow as a result of its range of services and the geographical diversity of its operations. Sutton’s focus on efficiency and utilisation also led to operating profit growth of 7.1% to £8.4m.
The company’s UK division, incorporating road tankers, warehousing and drumming operations, saw growth from new and existing customers. The Group also replaced a number of its vehicles and road tankers, representing a considerable investment in the future development of the Road Tankers division.
CEO, John Sutton, said: “This last year has been positive for the Group. We have increased our turnover, margin and operating profit despite challenging conditions. We have also invested significantly in both our UK road tanker and international ISO tank fleets, ensuring our customers continue to receive the highest standards of service in the industry.
“Highlights of the year include new business wins and contract extensions for our UK Tankers Division, significant progress in Asia and an important contract for our joint venture Suttons Arabia.”
Trevor Seed (l) with Envirostore’s managing director, Richard Marsh by the new Firecheck tank
An innovative product to overcome the problem of installing tanks next to buildings and structures has been developed by two well-known oil tank manufacturers.
Justin Law with a Jaguar XJ220 – Morris Lubricants rises to another sporting challenge by producing a specific lubricant for Don Law Racing
In recognition of its long standing support for the Shropshire and Mid Wales sporting scene, last week Shrewsbury-based Morris Lubricants took the title of Employer of the Year in the annual Energize Awards.
Chairman of the executive board, Hervé Montjotin, reports an ‘encouraging increase’ in Norbert Dentressangle’s business activities
Norbert Dentressangle reported revenues of €2,959 million for the first nine months of 2013, up 2% on the previous year.
Hervé Montjotin, chairman of the executive board, said: “In line with expectations, Norbert Dentressangle is reporting an encouraging increase in its business activities for the first 9 months of 2013, primarily driven by a return to growth in the 3rd quarter.
“In particular, our Group is taking advantage of its now significant exposure to economies which are growing at a faster rate than that of France. The transport business returned to growth in the 3rd quarter. The logistics business reported robust growth which is accelerating thanks to a sound commercial momentum in its European markets, the launch of the businesses with our customer Danone in Saudi Arabia and in Russia, and the consolidation of Fiege’s businesses in Italy and Spain.”
Striving to continuously improve its product range, Alpeco has launched a new radio remote control system
Two new products to help improve operator safety and efficiency have recently been launched by Alpeco.NEW radio remote control system with integral digital counter
A robust handset incorporates a digital display which replicates the counter display of Alpeco’s vehicle mounted TE550 electronic register. This allows the operator to monitor delivery volume and gives stop/start and hi/low flow control of the meter, whilst supervising the delivery at the end of the hose.
The range of the new remote exceeds 200 metres and when outside its operating range, the handset display flashes. When delivery is complete and the electronic truck meter has printed a delivery ticket, the remote display on the handset automatically resets to zero.NEW ADTUBE additive applicator
This provides a simple, cost-effective means of dosing fuels with additive when it is not possible to dose directly into a customer’s storage tank. The applicator is available in both one and half litre sizes and can be filled with the correct ratio of additive for the fuel, when connected to the tanker product return spout.
Additive is then mixed with the fuel by recirculating within the compartment or drawn through the manifold during delivery to the tank. The applicator is purged clear of product by activating the product return blow down.
“Our programme of continuous development keeps us very much at the forefront of this industry,” said marketing director, Adrian Baskott. “We continuously strive to improve our product range – sometimes we tweak functionality, other times we launch new products or redesign existing ones, but the aim is always to improve safety and efficiency at all levels.”
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