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Samuel Cooke & Co in administration
Frank Carroll, chairman and owner of Samuel Cooke & Co Burnley based fuel distributor Samuel Cooke & Co went into administration in late July. The company’s staff were informed on...
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Oil NRG expands into East Anglia
...1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report,” said Jeremy. “This is a significant achievement with Oil NRG being the only oil distributor to be included. This is testament to the outstanding...
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Blackmer – warranty extended on TXD sliding vane pumps
...and solvents. TXD Series pumps provide fast, quiet, trouble-free operation in transport applications, and have excellent self-priming and dry run capabilities. More details are available from authorised Blackmer distributors. www.blackmer.com...
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Award launches to showcase fuel distribution industry innovation
The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) has opened nominations for its annual Innovation Award. Sponsored by the Fuel Oil News, the award invites companies of all sizes to...
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Crown Oil announces acquisition of Samuel Cooke
Former conquerors of Kilimanjaro, the Crown Oil team are now tackling their latest challenge Burnley based fuel and lubricants distributor Samuel Cooke has been ‘rescued from the administrator’, after the...
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Bedford Fuels: fuel distribution one year on
...we will start building our artic fleet to supply other distributors, help larger bulk customers and offer our services to other hauliers and majors that need extra capacity. etc. “We...
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Oilfast to launch unmanned retail fuel facility
...Important milestone Managing Director Tony Stewart commented, “As one of the UK’s largest distributors of fuel, lubricants, AdBlue and fuel cards, we have long seen entry to the retail market...
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A Day in the Life… Ken Cronin
...wide range of distributors in order to speak to government about any problem areas. The last three years have been punctuated with various government consultations – from future fuels to...
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A Day in the Life with Anthony Williams of Certas Energy
...typical day. Certas Energy’s ‘Three Cocks Depot’ was recognised for its commitment to driving the standard of distributor depot safety forward. THE FIRST THING I DO IS… Have a wash...
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SEA call for regulation welcomed by UKIFDA
...while also maintaining consumer choice. It is this focus on the customer that ties in with the approach of UKIFDA. Representing a distributor membership that delivers over 70% of the...
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New HVO initiative will reduce costs and improve fuel security
...the independent fuel distributor, aims to overcome one of the key barriers to transitioning to low carbon fuel while also strengthening fuel security. According to a recent customer survey conducted...
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In Conversation with Phillips 66 Limited
...and introduce key members of the Phillips 66 team who can share their expertise – such as our product quality specialist.” Keeping up with communications “Our distributors will most...
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High standards at Prince Petroleum
The Leicestershire-based independent and family-owned distributor, now in its 60th year, has recently been approved for two prestigious accreditations following a project that was first implemented in late 2020. With...
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Acquisitions and long-term supply contract for JET Retail UK
...said: “Having been a Phillips 66 wholesale distributor since 2009, our decision to appoint JET as our supplier for our first venture into forecourt retailing with Ormlie felt like a...
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Shortlists announced for prestigious industry awards
...into the depot contest. Commenting on the high standard of the depots this year, Tony said: “It’s always a tough decision, even choosing the shortlist, but these three distributor depots...
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Inspiring industry change: innovative agenda revealed for UKIFDA SHOW 2025
The full agenda for UKIFDA SHOW 2025 has been revealed, with the introduction of exciting new elements. The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) is preparing for this year’s...
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Industry engagement continues in quest to resolve FAME issues
...guidance on housekeeping for the farming community and users of gas oil which can be obtained from a UKIFDA member fuel distributor or on UKIFDA’s website.” “We will continue to...
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Durability at the heart of TouchStar’s new shock- absorbent tablet
...a high-resolution, rear-facing camera and 4G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication capability. Gordon Hyland, sales director, encourages distributors to: “Get in touch to arrange a demonstration of this unique new tablet.”...