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BWOC – a business with character
...an interest from an early age, he joined the business at sixteen. The father of three boys, Mark hopes at least one of his boys will join the business at...
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Fuel supplier achieves business-enhancing Earned Recognition status
North East-based fuel supplier, Par Petroleum, has enhanced its business with the award of Earned Recognition status by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The independently-owned business, that has...
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Clugston Distribution: providing transport solutions for 100 years
...and was appointed CEO for Clugston Distribution Services.” Where everybody knows the name Customers are the lifeblood of every business, and we asked Alistair how his business has grown, both...
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Independent Kettlewell Fuels celebrates 30 successful years in business
...year. The business is evolving constantly with ongoing planned investment in the latest customer management systems and our versatile delivery fleet, which includes baby four-wheelers, making deliveries to our rural...
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June 2023: the latest people moves in the sector
...in the industry it is today. The Chemical Business Association The Chemical Business Association (CBA) has announced the appointment of Anthony Robertson as its Financial and Administration Lead. Robertson commented:...
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Distributor Diaries January 24: the latest updates from our distributor community
...support for our business from like-minded customers. “We are happy that Feefo has partnered with reputable climate solutions specialists Ecologi to source its tree-planting projects. Ecologi, in turn, works together...
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Next generation joins family-owned fuel distributor
...and the business will continue to grow. Service when needed. Do you have any other family members that may come into the business? No one else – only the grandchildren!...
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Suttons Tankers agrees deal
Suttons Tankers has agreed a deal to acquire DHL Supply Chain’s domestic bulk commodity chemical business. The acquisition predominantly covers chemical transportation from sites in Billingham, County Durham and Runcorn,...
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Becoming UKIFDA
...and effectively.” Alongside the change of name for the association the annual trade exhibition FPS EXPO will be renamed UKIFDA EXPO. The Association’s 40th year will be marked with a Gala...
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Avioxx: innovating processes to deliver price parity for sustainable aviation fuel
...of the platform and the need to ensure the businesses are FCA compliant. £50m in capital was raised for small and medium sized UK businesses and I will be applying...
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Sustainable aviation fuel: routes to feedstocks that can fill the production gap
...with oil and gas technologies, he has held positions in technical service, business management, and sales, including most recently as Senior Business Leader of Honeywell UOP’s Aromatics licensing business. He...
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Credit where it’s due
...product, designed for the individual needs of a client’s business. Access to credit information can also help grow a business rather than simply protect against bad debts. It can form...
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New business development manager for Oil and Gas subdivision of adi Group
adi Group, a leading engineering and construction business continues to expand both its service offering and its team in the form of a new senior appointment. Mo Ahmed has joined...
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Red diesel rebate change – the unwelcome impacts and contradictions
The Government was urged to reconsider the timing of the red diesel rebate change over concerns that the massive hike in fuel tax will hit business hard. With the calls...
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Bedford Fuels: fuel distribution one year on
...launching a new business in such a rapidly changing industry, but also the advantages the management team brought to the business. With previous experience in the sector as well as...
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Life begins at 40
...hotel in September, Richard is keen to move Barton Petroleum forward and has recently reorganised the company. “Business is difficult, conditions are tough and the industry as a whole faces...
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A new name at the top for J.R. Rix & Sons
The Hull-based family business praises the ‘inspirational contribution’ of outgoing Group MD, Rory Clarke, as James Doyle is announced as the new Managing Director. Mr Doyle, who joined the company...
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Industry angered by plans to address driver shortages
...issue. Logistics businesses need and deserve answers, not wallpapering over the problem!” In response to the relaxation of driver hours, Tim Doggett, chief executive, Chemical Business Association (CBA) said: “Relaxing...