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The ‘perfect fit for Rix’
...managing director of Rix Petroleum, described Stones Fuel Oils as the ‘perfect fit’ for Rix as both businesses had much in common. “Stones Fuel Oils is a fantastic and well-run...
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Millers Oils steps up R & D
Millers Oils officially opened its state of the art Research and Development (R&D) centre in Brighouse, Yorkshire, last month. Millers, which has been supplying lubricants that help save energy for...
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Laundering, siphoning and looting
As many fuel oil distributors and their customers have struggled in the winter floods, others have taken advantage of the situation. Nolan Oils alerted Fuel Oils News to an incident...
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Ready for a top up?
...which customers are using top up, and is the service in decline due to the proliferation of price comparison sites? Less than 5% of Nolan Oils’ customers use top up...
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Sister company EL Oils strengthens family business Halso Fuels
...was little over 12 months ago we decided to diversify, offering our lubricants, oils and greases under our sister brand EL Oils. We find this to be a much cleaner...
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Holding steady in challenging times
...Adrian. Drury Oils also stocks a range of lubes and engine oils. Although depot sales are important, the company’s home heating delivery service accounts for most of the business. Over...
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Acquisitions and long-term supply contract for JET Retail UK
...the furthest being Simpson Oils Ormlie site in Thurso. Since acquiring Francis Street in September 2019, Simpson Oils has made some infrastructure improvements. Further plans are in place to install...
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‘A real thirst for expansion and growth’ at Aztec Oils
Derbyshire–based Aztec Oils recently completed the acquisition of the lubricant, pre-packaged fuel and contract packing business of Multispec Limited – formally Caldo Oils – for an undisclosed sum. (l-r) John Longstaff, BHP Corporate Finance; Andrew Fielder, Banner Jones; Mark Lord, and Janis Hartshorne, Aztec Oils; Matthew Chenery, Barclays and Katie Ash, Banner Jones Aztec...
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“How is the closure of Coryton affecting distributors in the south east?”
...as traditional Coryton ex-rackers drift back to purchase from the new terminal, it may also benefit the Thames terminals by reducing congestion.” Neil Flynn, Linton Fuel Oils “The impact of...
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Raising standards in energy distribution with Standard Fuel Oils
With Standard Fuel Oils having celebrated 10 years in the industry in October last year, we hear from them about the sector they have served over this time to understand...
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Distributor Diaries January 24: the latest updates from our distributor community
...incredibly proud of the level of support shown by the staff here at Crown Oil.” Compass Fuel Oils supports Galloways Society for the Blind Compass Fuel Oils, the Penwortham-based fuel...
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Compass Fuel Oils: a new depot facilitates further growth
Compass Fuel Oils is a fuel distribution business based in Penwortham, Lancashire. Formed in 2009, Compass Fuel is an independent, nationwide fuel oil supplier who is proud to announce that...
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Bigger loads, better efficiencies for Kinch Fuel Oils
By upgrading from its previous Isuzu 7.5 tonne fuel oil tanker to a brand-new Isuzu 11 tonne tanker, Kinch Fuel Oils Ltd is benefiting from much greater additional payload using...
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Q8Oils launches new lubricant for diesel engines
...Kevin Duncan, technical manager at Q8Oils, said: “The launch of this new engine oil illustrates Q8Oils’ dedication to both product innovation and responding to the needs of our customers. We...
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Greenergy acquires Amsterdam biodiesel manufacturing facility
...oils but was never commissioned. Greenergy plans to carry out works over the next year to convert the facility to process waste oils rather than vegetable oils and then to...
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Reap what you sow
...knock-on effect on fuel performance in modern engines and fuel storage conditions.” “The market has changed dramatically,” agrees Consols Oils managing director, Kevin Bennetts. “Fewer of the larger farms are...
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Female entrepreneur joins Millers
Jan Ward – delighted to be joining Millers Oils Millers Oils has appointed Jan Ward CBE as the new chair of the board of directors. Jan takes up the role...
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Serving the millennial generation
...new brand of oil clientele. “This generation works a little differently to its predecessors,” says Russell Bush of Easy Oils. “But, with the support of EasyOils you can make sure...