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Crossing the finishing line

...contracts made it impossible for us to publicise any involvement in the Games, but we did benefit from being onsite with spin-off business in spill response, barge booming for stored...

Analysis

An industry acquiring

...this year, DTN announced the acquisition of Online Fuels.  Telling us more about why Online Fuels was such a great fit for the company, Doug Bennett, chief product officer, DTN,...

Analysis

Products and services for developing fuel depots

...financial benefits.” In the ever-changing world of liquid fuels, ENDEGS is flexible and keen to move with the times as David points out: “We’re driven to evolve with our clients...

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Thoughts on fuel prices – November in review

...have benefited from a significant decrease in prices across November and as we start December prices are still falling slightly. However, the potential fall out from the changes outlined above...
Veterans in fuel distribution

Insight

Fuel distribution and veterans: a perfect fit

...veteran in your business really comes with a lot of benefits!” A recommended transition When asked whether they would recommend the fuel industry to veterans, both Jamie and Chris were...

Interview

In Conversation with Chris Bingham of Craggs Energy Group

...together, we undertook an Employee Ownership Trust which means the long-term benefit is to the staff who run the business. LCM Environmental is now a fast-growing, stand-alone business headed by...

Analysis

Decarbonising transport: are additives the answer?

...fuels have their origins.” Distributor benefits There’s no doubting the green advantages of additives across the road transport sector, but what are the specific benefits for distributors? “The benefits for...

News

Future fuels gain momentum at high-turnout industry event

...the impressive Coventry City football stadium backdrop, saw some remarkable companies and people working within the liquid fuel distribution industry recognised for their achievements. Holding the room’s attention, inspirational Great...

News

Another first for INEOS

...were built by Sentinel Marine. Among other news, last month INEOS acquired Lausanne-Sport, one of Switzerland’s most established football clubs, which is currently 6th in the Swiss super league. www.ineos.com...

Interview

Holding steady in challenging times

Since Drury Oils was set up 12 years ago, the company has grown into a stronghold business in the Roscommon town of Ballaghaderreen writes Irish correspondent Aine Faherty. Its formula...
The Cotswold Petroleum team and tanker

Interview

Cotswold Petroleum: 10 years of reliable fuel supplies

...unexpected skill? Leon Ballard used to be a scratch golfer. Who’s someone you’ll always remember working with, and why did they leave such a mark? Rob Johnson who is incredibly...

Interview

A Day in the Life … Matthew Terry

...football or tennis training. I suppose the only relaxing time is the journey to collect them in the car. Having a young daughter at home makes relaxing more difficult. I...
Allan Stobart Lubricants team

News

Distributor diaries July 2025

...this milestone, we decided that some black 50th balloons, a gift card and a birthday cake would serve as a reminder of his fabulous new decade. And just to make...
Kiran Shaw IFC

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In Profile with Kiran Shaw of IFC Inflow

...in the open air at a festival in the local town square. Do you have a favourite sports team? Arsenal for football, and Saracens for rugby. What’s the biggest challenge...