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1st October – Debt Pre-Action Protocol
Acumen Credit Insurance Brokers would like to draw the attention of fuel oil distributors to the Debt Pre-Action Protocol which comes into force on 1st October 2017. This Protocol describes the...
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Safety wheel nut – new devlopments
New owners TCB are looking forward to further developing the Disc-Lock business The European distributor of the Disc-Lock safety wheel nut, Disc-Lock Europe has been acquired by UK owned Tension...
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New own brand lubricant launched
...Euro Oils in 2009 to supply distributors with own brand labels, in 2012 Euro Oils introduced a small pack strategy and became heavily involved in exports to the Middle East. ...
Insight
Irish Heating Alliance calls for ‘pragmatic addition’ to home decarbonisation policy
...blend can be implemented immediately at no upfront cost to the consumer. The report, funded by Fuels for Ireland, OFTEC and the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) in...
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Isuzu first for Darch Oil
...gas oil distribution to customers in remote locations throughout the south-west. Longevity, payload and compact vehicle footprint were the main criteria behind the Yeovil-based fuel oil distributor’s decision reports Ivan...
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Staff recognition, facility upgrades and fleet changes at FAST
...issues that caused such considerable heartache for distributors and their customers. Paul Derham, FAST’s general manager, was recognised for his work in appreciating the significance of COVID-19 to the workplace...
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Valuable insights from the other side
Bedfordshire-based distributor Bedford Fuels recently hosted a ‘Teams on Tanker’ day, for the BoilerJuice Supply Team to get valuable ‘hands-on’ experience. Extremely grateful for the opportunity to better understand supplier...
Opinion
The Community Speaks: What are your hopes for 2025?
...community of distributors said: Traditional seasons (with a long cold winter!), a prosperous, growing UK economy and an end to conflict in both the Ukraine and the Middle East. More...
Knowledge
Ryan Finnigan, Ribble Fuel Oils: ten top tips for tanker care
Ribble Fuel Oils is a fuel distribution business that is part of the NWF Fuels group. Originally established in 1967, the distributor continues to pride itself on its strong local...
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Choosing a new truck
...of the year. Starting out as a Shell authorised distributor, Donegal Oil is now a Topaz AD delivering on the periphery of Europe from three strategically-based depots at Letterkenny, Killybegs...
Case Study
Creating long-term partnerships: a case study with Alpeco and Rawlings Fuels
...distributors, so we asked Tom Davies of Rawlings for his thoughts on it: “The TEX Flow Computer is a great piece of kit. It has provided us with complete control...
Interview
Challenging gender stereotypes as an apprentice tanker driver
...to begin a new career that has brought as many challenges as it has rewards. An appealing challenge Seeing a chance to begin a career with Evesons, a distributor that...
Sponsored
Suttons celebrates growth in fuels sector with 100th petroleum regulation truck on fleet
...of the year, we spoke to Suttons as they reflected on its journey in the fuels industry and how it has become a leading provider to fuels distributors and retailers...
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Ford Fuels optimises delivery with tech investment
Ford Fuels has invested in TouchStar’s mobile computing technologies in order to boost customer service and optimise deliveries. The South West based fuel and lubricants distributor began its relationship with...
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The search is on for the driver of the year
...will continue to encourage oil distributors to promote an ethos of safe driving, cleaner deliveries and outstanding customer care to create more drivers capable of winning this award. FPS member...
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Father and son sentenced for defrauding oil customers
...association and we would always advocate that consumers use distributors which have a recognised customer charter in place offering a framework for delivery standards and clear complaints procedure. “This is...
Interview
In conversation with George Eustice MP
...HVO as a heating fuel but became aware through the Weedons – owners of Cornwall-based distributor, Mitchell and Webber. One of their early HVO projects involved a school at Gwinear,...
Market Report
A special Christmas market report from Portland
...popular show, featuring a member of our community. Lauren Laverne Good morning everyone and welcome to Radio 4. This week we have got Fuel Distributor Gary (Gaz) Oil with us...