Analysis
Recruitment and retention at NWF Fuels
...a longer break from the course over the winter period as that is such a busy time for all those in the business. Otherwise, it will continue as it is...
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News
The next generation of fuel distributors
...to identify business-critical roles for which potential successors are needed. New Era Fuels are always looking out for our ‘shining stars within the business.” New Era Fuels is not against...
Insight
The climate emergency: a game of two halves
...risks associated with the effect of climate change on businesses are relevant whether businesses are regulated under EPR or COMAH, or both. The Environment Agency’s work in advising, supporting and...
Interview
35 years of tanker loading and process metering solutions
...it is headed next. Business development “IFC was started by four engineers who all brought different skills and expertise to the business. Their knowledge was centred around liquid metering, hazardous...
Interview
A unique fuel industry set up for Convery Oils & Convery Engineering
...quality products and services to the local area. Fuel Oil News spoke with Eamon to learn more about these complementary family businesses. “The business was founded by John Convery (Eamon...
News
The Phillips 66 Interview
...to grow its market share here. Fuel Oil News editor, Jane Hughes asked managing director, Pete George about the business, refining and fuels and its relationship with fuel oil distributors....
Interview
Celebrating 100 years: the Chemical Business Association
Fuel Oil News hears from Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association (CBA), as he reflects on the milestones, achievements, and successes of the past year and century and...
Interview
Road Tankers Armagh: quality without compromise
It’s been more than three years since we last visited Road Tankers Armagh when the family-owned and operated business relocated to impressive new premises as part of a significant business...
News
Backing a certainty
...company. First purchasing BP’s fuel marketing businesses in Scotland and Cumbria, it was the 2004 acquisition of Shell Direct that gave the business a national footprint. Texaco’s equity distributors were...
Case Study
A case study: software that is maximising flexibility in fuel deliveries
...for this type of solution is business-led. “For a transport-heavy business with complex logistics such as ours, this is not simply an IT solution. It is a core business system.’...
Interview
Green Fuels: fighting climate change with sewage sludge
...his garage, and it went on from there!” Business growth and development “I can’t believe it’s been twenty years since the business began. In the UK, we’ve now got 20...
News
HGV road user levy changes – unfair hit on smaller businesses
...of small and medium-sized businesses, which will be unfairly penalised by the changes in money payable, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA). According to FTA the new charges place an...
Insight
More than an upgrade: how advanced smart tank telemetry delivers a strategic business advantage
...technological upgrade; it’s a strategic business advantage. By leveraging real-time actionable data, businesses can optimise operations and grow sales, while enhancing customer satisfaction to achieve a strong, measurable return on...
News
Suttons invests in UK road tanker business
...in new tractor units for its UK road tanker business. The purchase of over 200 new Euro-6C 6×2 tractor units in the next two years will provide capacity for recent...
News
Watson Fuels supporting construction businesses
Bob Taylor, managing director of Watson Fuels – the company ‘offers a suite of high-quality products and consultancy services to help construction businesses maximise efficiency while reducing the environmental impact...
Interview
Highland Fuels, proud of fuel distribution heritage but future focussed
...board to deliver the ambition of the business owner, George Shand, for the continued growth and development of Highland Fuels. Stephen joined the business in October 2020, to strengthen the...
News
Zero-emission fleet marks milestone in heavy transport decarbonisation
A significant milestone in the development of low carbon solutions for heavy transport was recently reached as Wrightbus’s fleet of zero-emission buses clocked up two million miles of travel since...
News
New owner for fuel distributor as popular industry couple retires
...of the industry’s longest-standing businesses as the new owner. Janet explained: ” The time has come to retire. The business has been such a central part of our lives for...