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Fluctuating oil price fuels growth
...Fuel Oils and Wynnstay Fuels.” Other businesses in the Group also performed well during 2018 Maritime Bunkering – J.R. Rix and Sons’ marine fuel business – saw a 57%...
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Definitely above Par
...road marine contract “Winning the Phillips 66 marine business helps even out the seasonal peaks and troughs in this business,” said Simon. We now operate 17 vehicles from 44 tonne...
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Sister company EL Oils strengthens family business Halso Fuels
With a brand-new website and the introduction of a sister company, Halso UK Fuels Ltd continues its exciting journey from modest beginnings to a thriving business recognised as one of the country’s...
Interview
In profile with Jeremy Royle of YourNRG
...never taken. Share your top tips for business success A common goal. What’s your most recent business achievement of note? Rebranding and repositioning the business as Your NRG. Which is...
Analysis
ACTION – changing health & safety culture from the ground up
...been built by the company’s own workforce. Having joined NWF in late May, Luke had only been in the business for around seven weeks when we spoke, so began by...
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Fourth acquisition for RSK
RSK, the integrated environmental, engineering and technical services consultancy, has formally acquired the business, operating assets and employees engaged in the business of RAW Technology Ltd. The acquisition is RSK’s...
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Dealing with price volatility
...in this business without the help of Basil,” said Lambes Oil managing director, Rita Lambe. “He’s always available with sound advice at the other end of the line.” Also in...
Interview
In Profile – with long-standing downstream oil consultant Rod Prowse
...business success Listen and learn from experience; give equal attention to working ‘on’ the business as ‘in’ it; strategy is more important than tactics. What’s your most recent business achievement...
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HART Plumbing acquisition sees Rix extend renewable offering
...air source heat pumps. Together, the two businesses enable J.R. Rix & Sons to deliver a full suite of renewable energy technologies to domestic and commercial customers across East Yorkshire....
Interview
Oil v gas
...considered in County Down. Not overly concerned is Malcolm Hill, business development manager with Solo Petroleum and AH Fuels which has most business in rural County Tyrone. Whilst Malcolm is...
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Business development strategies
... Looking at the business management of a terminal, the audience had a chance to learn from the successful development of two ARA region organisations. Louis Monninkhof, business development director...
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New apprenticeship programme sees first HGV driver qualify
...means he will now be employed by the business as a fully qualified Class 1 driver. The scheme, developed by AV Dawson, a third-generation family business with an 80-year track...
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Kelly Mcloughlin – Barton Petroleum’s first female depot manager
...to a role in the business 9 years ago and Kelly answered enthusiastically: “What attracted me to Barton Petroleum specifically is that it is a successful and respectful family-run business...
Opinion
HEA calls for a national transport and storage network for hydrogen
The Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA) is calling for rigorous strategic planning, forward-thinking policies, and a commitment to innovation to develop a vital network for the transportation and storage of hydrogen...
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Hydrogen transport and storage think tank launched by UK trade body
...new working group of experts in the sector. The think tank, the Hydrogen Transport and Storage Working Group, has been set up by the UK Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association...
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New policy director to expand influence of Logistics UK
Business group Logistics UK has announced the appointment of its new policy director, Kate Jennings, who will join the organisation at the end of June. Jennings, whose extensive policy career...
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TSA announces 2023 media partners for leading bulk liquid storage event
The Tank Storage Association (TSA) is delighted to announce that four media partners have come on board in support of the 2023 Tank Storage Conference and Exhibition. Fuel Oil News,...
Opinion
Good mental health matters
Mandy Rutter, independent consultant, trainer, psychologist and counsellor, was an impressive keynote speaker at the TSA (Tank Storage Association) conference and exhibition in September, where she delivered a talk about...