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A new fuel distribution system for Rix Petroleum
About Rix Petroleum Rix dates back to 1873 when a sea Captain and merchant adventurer called Robert Rix traded out of the Port of Hull. Robert Rix started in business...
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A champagne day for Hull-based Rix
...Lerrix by Lucinda Rix, daughter of company chairman, John Rix. The name “Lerrix”, explained John, comes from Lucinda’s initials (Lucinda Emily Rix), coupled with the company convention of having the...
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RIX delivers solid performance
The Rix Tiger, part of the Rix Sea Shuttle fleet which helped J.R. Rix and Sons grow profit by a third in 2014 J.R. Rix and Sons saw net profits...
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A new name at the top for J.R. Rix & Sons
...next generation of the Rix family on their ongoing integration. Inspirational Tim Rix CBE, Chairman and Chief Executive of J.R. Rix & Sons, paid homage to Mr Clarke, who officially...
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Latest Rix Group acquisition bolsters sustainable energy provision
...of J.R Rix & Sons, said the acquisition was part of an ongoing strategy of investment into sustainable energy provision commenting: “For more than a century the Rix brand has...
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‘A valuable addition’ for Rix Petroleum
...Rix & Sons, on Thursday, June 21st. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, brings Rix Petroleum’s national network to 14 depots, ranging from Aberdeen in the north to Essex in...
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HART Plumbing acquisition sees Rix extend renewable offering
J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd has completed its second acquisition of 2023 in a move that further extends its offering in the renewable energy sector. The Hull family group, which...
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Oil price recovery and staycations fuel growth for J.R. Rix & Sons
...per cent). Tim Rix CBE (front, seated). Back row (left to right) James Doyle, Harry Rix, Robbie Rix, and Rory Clarke. Elsewhere, the business performed in line with expectations given...
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Fluctuating oil price fuels growth
Hull-based J.R. Rix & Sons has reported a 21% rise in turnover in 2018, due to the integration of two new fuel businesses and the fluctuating price of oil. “Our...
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The ‘perfect fit for Rix’
...managing director of Rix Petroleum, described Stones Fuel Oils as the ‘perfect fit’ for Rix as both businesses had much in common. “Stones Fuel Oils is a fantastic and well-run...
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Rix Petroleum supports the local community
As a fifth-generation family business that has been operating in East Yorkshire for more than 140 years, J.R. Rix & Sons has always believed in supporting the local community. That’s...
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Peter Turner
...2012 after his retirement in 2006. Rory Clarke, MD of J. R. Rix & Sons, is on the left with Duncan Lambert (current MD of Rix Petroleum) in the centre....
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Oil prices fuel record financial performance for J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd
Recovery of the oil price and continued demand for staycations has fuelled a record year for Hull family company J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd. A 38.7% increase in sales for...
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Further growth for Mabanaft’s truckstop portfolio with Ulceby
...the truckstop was previously run and operated by Rix Petroleum Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of J R Rix and Sons Ltd. The deal, completed 22nd March 2021, is further...
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Rising price of oil helps drive growth at Rix
Rory Clarke, managing director of J.R. Rix & Sons, overlooking the company’s Hull fuel depot Hull-based J.R. Rix & Sons grew turnover by 17% in 2017 with all companies in...
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Success despite oil demand & price slump
...2020 was a mixed bag for J.R. Rix & Sons, we feel the business achieved a good result in challenging and uncertain times.” J.R. Rix & Son’s strategy continues to...
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Challenging gender stereotypes as an apprentice tanker driver
...team at Evesons Fuels, part of the NWF Fuels family, in the autumn of last year. Holidays are often a time for self-reflection and, while away with friends, Leah decided...
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Top ranking for Rix
Delighted by the company’s achievement Rory Clarke, managing director of Rix Petroleum and board member of J.R. Rix & Sons Having grown its profits to £4.4m last year J.R. Rix...