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Replacement trucks: what will be the future fuels?
...for businesses to borrow for 3-4 weeks to see how easily the change can be made. Roadgas Claudia also caught up with Becky Rix, marketing director at Roadgas, a company...
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In pole position
...with racing, FON spoke to David Kay, general manager of Manx Petroleums about the company’s involvement in the TT and the Manx Grand Prix. “When the TT races take place,...
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Mercuria acquires Roadgas to extend fleet decarbonisation options
...transparent solution for UK truck and bus operators looking to follow their fuel’s journey from feedstock to pump.” Roadgas MD David Rix agrees: “Working with Mercuria and Pretoria will allow...
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Touchstar Technologies: planning for world domination
...signing up new customers such as BATA, Par Petroleum and Alan Stobart (part of WCF group), and Rix has also committed to a big upgrade project with us. How do...
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The world’s biggest tank terminal event
...Many exhibitors, including Endress+Hauser, Emerson, CEA Systems, J de Jonge, Matrix Applied Technologies, Verwater and CTS Group, will be using StocExpo Europe 2019 as the place to showcase their latest...
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Activists adopt new tactics in oil terminal protests
...Pausing oil terminal protests over the summer, actions continued with pitch invasions at football matches, trespassing on the track at the British grand prix, and gluing themselves to famous artworks...
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Theft threat?
...more vulnerable to running out of fuel.” Duncan Lambert, general manager of Rix Petroleum, agreed that, as well as a lack of funds, rising levels of theft are partly responsible...
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MabaLIVE celebrates first year of success
...it is useful to have a constant monitor on what is happening,” adds Robin Exley of Rix Spalding. The service includes a daily market commentary to keep users up to...
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‘Best day of my life’ for Shell
...at The New York Times – had the challenge of selecting seven category winners and a Grand Prix winner from the many entries that were received from across the globe....
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Taking action in Ireland
...fuel quality presentation given by chemist Julia Mansfield of Fuel Science Additive Technologies provided great insight into reasons behind fuel’s variable quality. An issue of particular relevance to Ireland, which...
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A ‘Fuel Proof’ partnership for Gulf Aviation
...one of the main reasons we chose to speak with them about a partnership, and we also know they share the same values as us in terms of providing excellent...
Interview
Road Tankers Armagh: quality without compromise
...products and services are of fundamental importance. Trevor is very hands-on throughout the build process and is supported by his two sons – James, who is the technical director, and...
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Driven to succeed
...“Our partners in Saudi Arabia were very impressed with our strict training and safety policies and its one of the main reasons why they wanted us on board. Our driver...
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New ultra-compact oil tank
...R is ideal for customers seeking a smaller tank for security and cash flow reasons; it also works well for households with renewable technologies where oil demand is less. www.carberyplastics.com...
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Welsh distributor goes with the wind
...homes. Asked why the company had gone down the wind route, owner Alan Davies said: “There were several reasons, the primary one being that as an energy business it seemed...
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Certa price matches HVO with diesel and joins Škoda to press for fuel switch
...recognise the importance of switching to electric cars, but we also recognise that many buyers are still choosing diesel models for a variety of reasons. They may not have access...
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Emco Wheaton – new online and on show at FPS EXPO
...of the main reasons why Emco Wheaton chose to re-design its global website. Designed to offer a more user-friendly experience, the new site also provides a better showcase for the...
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Marine fuel – sulphur spot checks
...operating in European waters was tested between January – April 2015. Ninety vessels (6%) were found to be non-compliant with the new regulations. Reasons for non-compliance included keeping inaccurate records...