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A new name at the top for J.R. Rix & Sons
...period of expansion and diversification in the company’s 150 year history. He will remain as a non-executive director of the business to continue supporting the Board, and to assist the...
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In Profile with Jo Ritzema of WCF Ltd.
...us your greatest fear. Dried flowers and clowns. What’s your most recent business achievement of note? Diversification into campsites as a natural seasonal offset to distributing heating oil. What’s the...
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Robust financial performance
...will yield an incremental margin of US $75 million to US $80 million annually in the prevailing market. Essar’s optimised reconfiguration to a single train site, material diversification of the...
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Sector legislation: Government strategy, incentives and progress for heat pumps
...their brands to reflect their broader energy remit beyond, simply, fuel distribution. In more recent times we have seen the broadest diversification of our sector yet as fuel distributors expand...
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Further growth for LCM with third acquisition in 12 months
...whose offering compliments LCM’s current environmental services range. This strategic collaboration represents an important milestone in LCM’s growth and diversification, enabling the company to further enhance its offerings and better...
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An industry acquiring
...but I still enjoy helping customers who have been loyal to us for 40 years plus! We tried diversification but it can take your eye off the ball so we...
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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...
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Leading industry company celebrates 50 years of innovation
This Spring sees OTS Group Ltd celebrating its 50th anniversary and, from its humble beginnings in 1971 in a farm cowshed to becoming a leader in the fuel industry, the...
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Key Jet site near refinery is transformed
Following a complete knock down and re-build and many months of construction, JET Retail UK Limited has re-opened its flagship retail fuel site close to the Phillips 66 Limited Humber...
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Diversifying into truckstops
In a deal completed on 31st January, Mabanaft Ltd has acquired Avon Lodge, one of the UK’s top-tier independent truckstops. The transaction highlights Mabanaft’s strategic commitment to developing a network...
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A change in direction for Thomas Silvey
Following an extensive review of Mabanaft’s UK-based companies – Mabanaft Limited, BWOC and Thomas Silvey – the latter is now focusing on fleet solutions. This change sees the Mabanaft OnRoute...
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Latest Rix Group acquisition bolsters sustainable energy provision
Boosting its green credentials, J.R. Rix & Sons is continuing to invest in sustainability with its latest business acquisition. The well-known Hull group, which supplies low carbon fuels including HVO...
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Stanlow secures government backing
A new project that forms part of Essar’s plans to decarbonise the Stanlow Refinery in North West England has secured a £7.2m grant from the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund. The...
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A sustainable future for PETRONAS and Dorna Sports
PETRONAS and Dorna Sports will be introducing a new sustainable fuel for the 2024 Moto2 and Moto3 season. As the official fuel supplier for both championships, PETRONAS is committed to...
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Mabanaft acquires Junction 29 Truckstop
Mabanaft has acquired Junction 29, one of the UK’s top-tier independent truckstops. Completed on 5th August, the deal marks Mabanaft’s strategic commitment to developing a network of truckstops across the...
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Major rebrand for Scottish Oil Club
The Scottish Oil Club has announced a relaunch, with a new name and refreshed branding that better reflects its role as a discussion forum for professionals from across the energy...
Opinion
Stick or Twist: oil services have crucial choices to make as energy transition accelerates
Oil services companies can no longer delay making a choice on their future direction according to the latest report from PwC Strategy&, called ‘Time to Choose’. The options are to...
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Certa move into renewables fuelled by Alternative Energy Ireland acquisition
In line with its ambition to be Ireland’s most progressive energy provider, fuel supplier Certa, part of DCC, has announced the acquisition of solar and renewable energy specialists Alternative Energy...