Luke Nolan, Sales Manager, said: “As a local, family-run business, Nolan Oils is proud to sponsor sports teams in our local community. Supporting grassroots sports is about more than just putting our name on a shirt, it’s about investing in the health, spirit, community and future of the place we call home.
“Our community has supported our company for generations, and this is one way we can show our appreciation and gratitude.
“We’ve proudly supported these clubs for many years. At Ardley United Football Club, we sponsor the club’s kit and the home ground, which is now officially named as ‘The Nolan Oils Ground’!
“We wish all the teams every success for the season ahead. We’ll be there supporting!”
WCF Chandlers: Nominated for industry award
WCF Chandlers, the Lincolnshire-based distributor, has been shortlisted for Business of the Year at the Grantham Journal Business Awards 2025.
Charlotte Carratt, General Manager Sales and Marketing WCF Chandlers, said: “Being part of the local community means so much to us, with over a century of serving off-grid homes, farms, and businesses across Lincolnshire from our Grantham depot, our company has always been built on strong relationships, reliability, and trust.
“To be recognised with a nomination in the area we proudly serve, is truly wonderful. We look forward to celebrating with fellow local businesses, and with our own dedicated teams who go above and beyond every day at the glittering awards ceremony on Friday, November 21st. We’re truly grateful for this honour.”
Celebrating excellence
Charlotte continued: “The Grantham Journal Business Awards celebrate excellence and showcase the outstanding achievements of local businesses and the people who make them thrive. Bringing together decision-makers and business leaders from across the area, the awards have become one of the most prestigious events on the local business calendar.
“This award is open to a business trading for more than three years with a minimum of five employees that can show evidence of business growth, a commitment to the local community, a business strategy and vision for the next three to five years, proven success and achievement during the past two years, management with the ability to drive the business forward and a genuine commitment to staff.”
Good luck to the team at WCF Chandlers!
New Era Energy: Launches fuel tank restoration programme
Essex-based New Era Energy has launched a nationwide Fuel Tank Restoration Programme, offering a sustainable alternative to new tank purchases by extending tank life by at least five years, and reducing capital costs by up to 75%
The innovative, sustainable service offers an environmentally responsible and economically efficient alternative to buying new tanks. Customers can expect significant savings while also cutting their carbon footprint and promoting circular resource use.
“At New Era Energy, we’re redefining what it means to be a fuel services provider,” said Melissa Lancaster, Brand Manager at New Era Energy. “This programme isn’t just about prolonging tank life, it’s about building a smarter, more sustainable energy ecosystem.
“Restoring tanks prevents unnecessary waste, reduces embodied carbon, and helps our customers stay compliant and cost-efficient.
“Whether you’re managing a single site or a national fleet, New Era Energy’s restoration programme is a smarter, greener way to manage your fuel infrastructure. The production of a single steel fuel tank produces c.2.5 tonnes of CO2. For one of our customers we’re restoring 800 tanks, saving 2000 tonnes of CO2.”
Stanlow coffee morning raises £1,735 for Macmillan Cancer Support
A recent coffee morning at Stanlow’s Road Terminalhas brewed up an impressive £1,735 for Macmillan Cancer Support, thanks to the generosity of staff and road tanker drivers.
Organised by colleagues Vicky Owens and Sally Buckley, the event saw team members from across Essar Energy Transition come together over coffee and cake to raise funds for people living with cancer.
The terminal was filled with the scent of homemade bakes and the sound of friendly chatter, as the community rallied around a cause close to many hearts.
The coffee morning raised £735 through donations and cake sales, with Essar Energy Transition contributing an additional £1,000 to boost the total. The company’s support reflects its ongoing commitment to social value and community wellbeing.
Success for TEC Ltd at prestigious business awards
TEC Ltd, one of Ireland’s leading suppliers and distributors of a wide range of industrial and hydraulic hoses, fittings, and adapters, are proud award winners after success at the South Dublin County Business Awards 2025.
At the prestigious awards, hosted by Irish broadcasting legend Marty Whelan, TEC was announced winner of the ‘Best Medium-Sized Business Award”. The award, sponsored by Thorntons Recycling, recognises organisations that demonstrate exceptional performance, sustainable growth, innovation and commitment to their people and customers.
An innovative, digitally driven and sustainable business
Simon Van Lonkhuyzen, CEO, said: “We’re incredibly proud to receive this award. It’s a recognition of the hard work and commitment of every member of our team. Over the past few years, we’ve transformed TEC into a more innovative, digitally driven, and sustainable business – without losing the customer focus and technical excellence that defines us.
“The judges were impressed with TEC’s consistent growth trajectory, culture of innovation, and strategic transformation. TEC’s recent growth has been powered by investment in digital transformation, export development, and sustainability, including the rollout of its TECOIL reeling hose, new Biofuel compatible BIOTEC hose, AI-enabled ERP integration, and solar energy initiatives at its Clondalkin facility.”
A business fit for the future
“I’d like to thank Thorntons Recycling for sponsoring this category, and the South Dublin Chamber for their continued support of local enterprise,” continued Simon. “It’s fantastic to see so many great companies, organisations and not-for-profits being recognised for the difference they’re making in our community.
“This award reinforces that our strategy is working,” added Simon. “We’re building a business that’s fit for the future – innovative, customer-focused, and proudly rooted in South Dublin.”
Image credit: Nolan Oils
