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New logistics firm launched
...years, managing director, Chris has experienced first hand, numerous changes within the logistics chain. He believes that as a result of rising fuel costs and banks holding back credit, there...
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Results are in for the annual Compass Pumpkin Competition 2023
...Telford (cold, harsh conditions), garden, designated pumpkin patch. Tom: Outsourced to his in-laws in Reading (warm-mild average temperatures), garden, general vegetable patch. Harry: Newbury (warm-mid average temperatures), garden, old koi...
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Distributors invited to tee off for a good cause at BoilerJuice Charity Golf Day 2025
...an 18-hole round in Stableford format. Participants will receive a welcome goodie bag and enjoy a post-game two-course meal, complete with the event’s signature cupcakes. Prizes will be awarded for...
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Seeing it through at CDS
...Run with Pilot Fuels and Fuel Services Garstang, the pilot scheme was successful and rolled out to all Shell’s distributors by the late 70s. Bill explained: “We put everything together...
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Successful rebrand sees 15% fuels sales uplift for new JET site
...range of fuels including the premium fuel brand JET ULTRA and a SPAR retail offer. Chris Murphy, retail account manager for the South East, Phillips 66 Limited, who has worked...
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Team Exocet conquers Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge to raise funds for MND Association
Back in April we shared how a team from Fuel Additive Science Technologies (FAST) were planning to tackle a tough challenge to raise awareness and support for the Motor Neurone...
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UKIFDA unveils industry award categories for 2025 Show
...following six award categories have been announced: Driver of the Year Award (sponsored by OAMPS) Innovation Award (sponsored by Fuel Oil News) Green Award (sponsored by Oilshield) Young Person of...
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Celebrating Christmas Jumper Day 2024
...still make a donation: https://jumpers.savethechildren.org.uk/pay Image credits: Phil Murray, EL Oils, Halso Fuels, IFC, LCM, Mechtronic, New Era, Aim Recruitment, NWF, Prince Energy, Greenarc, Alex Wolfe, Adrian Mason, A&D Publishing...
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UKIFDA announces final shortlist for EXPO 2024 Awards
...Popplewell (Dice Fuels), Harry Boxall (NWF Fuels) and James Pulling (WCF Chandlers). Commenting on the shortlist, Ken Cronin said: “The search for the liquid fuel distribution industry’s emerging talent has been fascinating. There are...
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East Cork Oil abandons Atlantic and Geaney acquisition plans after competition scrutiny
...entities Atlantic Oils and Geaney Oil via three depots. The two distributors sell home-heating oil, diesel and sulphur-free gas oil and other products. East Cork Oil distributes fuel products, including...
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Holly hits a home run
Holly Needham, granddaughter of Jim Callow, the founder of Stourport-based Callow Oils, celebrated her 21st birthday by giving back to a charity close to the heart of the family, Parkinson’s...
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Liquid fuel distribution sector gears up to major networking event
...Ireland Fuel Distributors Association has thanked sponsors and exhibitors for supporting this important collective event. The one-day event will platform the most up-to-date innovations in the liquid fuel distribution industry...
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UKIFDA Show 2025 – entries close soon for key industry awards
...and non-member companies. The Fuel Oil News Innovation Award celebrates businesses leading change with innovative ideas and technologies. The Oilshield Green Award recognises efforts toward a decarbonised future, showcasing commitments...
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Latest software developments supporting the sector
...the effort invested, as Ruth Everitt of Fuel Oils explains: “The new order management system was a bit of a shock at first as it seemed to have a lot...
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Industry award winners unveiled at hugely successful EXPO
...ownership of operational challenges to maintaining an outstanding level of service to NWF Fuels’ customers, every day – congratulations Harry! Winner: Harry Boxall (NWF Fuels) Runners-up: Jack Popplewell (Dice Fuels)...
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Mark Mackenzie
Fuel Oil News is saddened to report the passing of Mark Mackenzie, on 23rd March 2021, aged 38 years. Mark Mackenzie In April 2002, Mark started at Nolan Oils as...
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Downstream fuel distribution event, UKIFDA Expo, came back with a bang
...success. Bringing the liquid fuel community back together in person, the UKIFDA Expo and future fuels conference at Liverpool Exhibition Centre delivered a packed exhibition hall and over 1,200 attendees....
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Jim Callow
It is with great sadness that we report the peaceful passing, on 24th October 2023, of Jim Callow, founder of Callow Oils, aged 84 years. Jim was born in September...