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March 2024 – latest updates from our distributor community
...temp to perm contract of one year, this was quickly re-evaluated by David and by the June I was fully integrated into the company business.” I’m so grateful for this...
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Opinion
The billion barrel blow and why it may mean more pivoting in the fuel sector
...more robust understanding. Perhaps even to a granular level. What does it mean when a business has to pivot? It means it’s changing some aspects of its core business. Businesses...
Interview
Putting people first in technological progress
...a more direct impact on the business and its success, and FoxInsights offered precisely that opportunity. As the company is transitioning from a startup to a mature business, I feel...
Insight
Ken’s Corner: Unintended consequences
...hinder their ability to pass the businesses on to the next generation. A material reduction in the number of these businesses will not only impact competitiveness but also have a...
News
Hoyer joins forces to equip itself for energy transition
...Petrolog and Gaslog business units positions the Hoyer Group favourably in the market. As well as bitumen logistics and aircraft refuelling, the mineral oil business focuses particularly on supplying service...
Opinion
Energy bill support welcome but raises questions over cost and timescale
Logistics UK was among those bodies welcoming the announcement made by government today (21 September 2022) regarding support for businesses facing rising energy bills. Kate Jennings, director of policy at...
Insight
Free advice for Welsh businesses in preparation for March 2020 deadline
...businesses on how to get ready in advance of the new regulations coming into force next year. The campaign is reminding Welsh businesses of all sizes that the Control of...
News
NWF Group acquires Northern Energy Oil in £8.3m deal
...who understands the business, is committed to investing in its development, and shares our passion for excellent customer service. “They clearly see the value in a great business with fantastic...
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Craggs Energy finally celebrates belated ten-year anniversary
...of the ownership of two of these businesses via an employee ownership trust and all other businesses have a generous EMI share scheme. “The celebration was an opportunity to say...
Interview
Compass Fuel Oils: a new depot facilitates further growth
...Fuel Oils Marcus began by explaining a little about the background of the business and how it all began: “The business was originally started in 2009 by Nick Heath solely...
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Fuel industry people moves – April 2025
...for his “fresh perspective and creative energy” the business is “looking forward to seeing the innovative ideas he will bring to the business.” New director appointments at Logistics UK Business...
Interview
Prince Energy: community, charity and Christmas
Prince Energy, the Leicestershire-based fuel distribution business, is looking forward to the festive season. Having recently celebrated 60 years in business, Prince Energy is still proud to be a family-owned...
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Fuel supplier completes MBO during lockdown
...and Trevor Kettlewell since 1996, the MBO means the husband and wife team takes ownership of the business outright from the Kettlewell family, which also owns other family businesses. Continuing...
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Record revenues for Abbey Logistics but driver shortages reduce profits
...uncertain for a while, the business is very well placed to respond to these due to its robust business model, its strong customer relationships and its experienced management team. In...
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Distributor Diaries March 2025 – the latest updates from our distributor community
...in 2015, learning the business from the ground up. After that, I built and led a new business team for four years, an incredibly rewarding experience. When the opportunity came...
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Latest people moves within the fuel distribution industry
...the business as it continues to lead the logistics industry in its post-pandemic recovery, as well as establishing itself as a top three business group with government and other stakeholders....
Interview
Morrow Fuels – goes the extra mile
Next year, the Morrow family celebrates 100 years of oil retailing in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. And throughout the decades, the business, which eventually became Morrow Fuels, has proudly guarded its...
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Reap what you sow
As the domestic market tails off over the summer months, for many distributors, it is their agricultural business that picks up speed. Below Liz Boardman looks at this market’s seasonal peaks...