Case Study
A new fuel distribution system for Rix Petroleum
Rix Petroleum, one of the oldest family- owned, independent fuel distributors in the UK, adopts a new fuel distribution system.
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News
Products for a greener sector
As distributors seek new ways to reduce the carbon impact of their day-to-day activities, we continue our series taking a look at the products and initiatives which are actively improving the environmental impact of the sector.
Analysis
A look at software developments in fuel distribution
With distributors focused on ensuring that fuel is delivered where and when needed, we look at developments in software to address sector challenges.
Case Study
Case study: Tuffa HVO tank offers EGGER a sustainable alternative to red diesel
A case study on how the red diesel rebate changes saw Tuffa help EGGER switch from fossil fuels to HVO
Review
Mabalive: the real deal for deal administration
A review of a fuel distribution software platform that has continually evolved to be at the forefront of efficient deal administration.
Interview
Touchstar Technologies: planning for world domination
Fuel Oil News chats to Gordon Hyland, sales director at Touchstar Technologies, about software solutions, world domination and why the fuel distribution industry is such a great place to work.
Analysis
Products, services and developments for safer operations in fuel distribution
With safety always at the forefront of operations in the fuel production, storage and distribution sector, we take a look at the latest products, services and developments helping to improve health and safety across the industry.
News
LWE launches VEHESTA as the vehicle energy station of the future
Ledbury Welding & Engineering Ltd (LWE), a leading manufacturer of above ground petrol storage tanks and pioneers of the concept of modular filling stations has developed a solution for the needs of customers on the road to 2030.
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Submëtrika brings easy and economical diesel and Adblue tank monitoring to the UK
Spanish technology-based company Submëtrika brings easy and economical diesel and adblue tank monitoring to the UK
News
A product making a marked impact on fuel theft
How a new fuel marker has been developed to solve the problem of increased fuel theft due to the red diesel rebate reform.
News
MechTronic sees red in celebration of 500th OptiMate fuel metering system
At the UKIFDA EXPO MechTronic celebrated the 500th sale of popular metering system OptiMate in five years by displaying a unique red unit.
Analysis
Cyber Love: Innovation & advances in fuel distribution technology
As automation increases across the industry, suppliers to the sector, and their customers, talk about what products and technology are helping fuel distributors to save time and money and enhance safety by better managing their workload and streamlining daily processes
News
Money-saving app launched to counter escalating fuel costs
A new, free-to-use service launched by Bytestrype, a payment card platform, WhatsFuel helps avoid excess fees or surcharges at petrol stations through a Whatsapp chatbot.
News
Truck technology at the forefront of new fuel delivery solution
New company DTS Ltd launches at UKIFDA fuel distribution industry expo to offer a revolutionary delivery process software solution that brings together the back office and truck technology.
News
Value of tank data analysis solutions recognised by UKIFDA
Progressive German IoT company, FoxInsights, develops data-driven solutions based on remote tank monitoring that provide intelligent tank data analysis to enables companies to optimise business processes and resource efficiency.
News
UK tanker equipment supplier commissions two more bowsers in Kenya
In 2017, the Kenya Port Authority (KPA) invested in two bowsers featuring MechTronic’s VisiLevel gauging system to prevent pilfering. Mechtronic has returned in March 2022 to commission two further bowsers.
Interview
Market review 2022: Fuel tanker manufacturers
In this 2022 market review we hear how fuel tanker manufacturers have evolved to address the challenge of overflowing order books combined with unpredictable part supply
News
Fuel distributors improve profitability by harnessing customer data
Kingspan discusses how fuel oil distributors (FODs) can improve operational efficiency and profitability if customers install telemetry monitoring on oil tanks.
News
Fuel metering system gives Mechtronic cause for double celebration
With tanker equipment supplier, Mechtronic Ltd, celebrating five years of its innovative electronic metering system OptiMate, this year also sees the 500th OptiMate go out on the road, giving the business another reason to celebrate its successes.
News
HGV fleet operators to benefit from enhanced fuel bunkering services
UK Fuels, part of Radius Payment Solutions, has enhanced its fuel bunkering services with an expanded network of 3,500 filling stations that will accept operator-branded Bunkerplus fuel cards. The bunkering service is specifically designed for high volume diesel users, allowing businesses to bulk buy wholesale fuel, with the ability to fill up at any fuel station on the UK Fuels network.
News
Handrail safety breakthrough is first shake-up in 90 years
Scottish-based Kite Group, a SITE safety specialist delivers a major innovation in steel handrail production to improve safety and reduce environmental impact and cost at depots, offices and other industrial and commercial premises across the UK.
News
TouchStar and HMK Bilcon announce new strategic cooperation
Two solutions providers to the downstream fuel logistics market, Touchstar Technologies, producers of ePOD systems and Danish company HMK Bilcon, have announced a mutually advantageous cooperation.
News
RL Automotive fleet system reduces cost & improves safety
A unique tyre management platform that enables fleet managers across all commercial sectors to reduce running costs, increase safety and limit the environmental impact of their operation.
News
New RTN parts website keeps tankers running
UK leader in tanker building, RTN, has launched an exciting new tanker parts e-commerce website.