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The UK’s refineries: past, present and future
...Total sold the refinery, along with associated distribution assets, to the Prax Group. The main channels of product distribution to the UK market are as follows: Road, from the refinery...
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A look at the shape of the future UK downstream oil sector landscape
... 2010 2021 Major Oil Companies BP, Esso, Shell, Total BP, Esso, Shell Mini Majors/Mid Size Refiners CoocoPhillips, Ineos, Petroplus, Chevron, Murco Phillips 66, Petrlneos, Essar, Valero, Prax Petrolium...
News
Meeting customers’ needs
Harvest Energy, a member of the Prax Group of companies, has opened a new Morrisons Daily Store at its Sandringham service station in Leicester. Having bought this site along with...
Opinion
Fuel crisis proves that supply trust is vital
...Dr Florian Lucker, senior lecturer in Supply Chain Management at Bayes Business School, explained the effects of the current situation on the supply chain as a whole, right up to...
Interview
Donegal distributor gets lucky
Killybegs – where Donegal has a depot Some lucky decisions and a keen share of the marine and lubricant markets have helped give one distributor a positive outlook in recession,...
News
Abbey Logistics HGV technician conquers challenge for charity
...of eight, to raise money for A Stroke of Luck, a charity offering advice and access to exercise-based stroke recovery. The challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks in Britain,...
News
Distributor diaries December 2023: updates from our distributor community
...a company based in Sweden. I have been lucky enough to stand side by side with our pro staff, who are regarded as some of the best lure anglers in...
News
Rod Prowse
...Europe and Prax Petroleum. Immensely engaging and personable, Rod was a popular and highly respected industry figure, recognised for his extensive knowledge and deep understanding of the sector as well...
Insight
An industry acquiring
...within the sector from the perspectives of both the buyers and the sellers. Recent acquisitions In one of the most widely covered acquisitions in the industry, the Prax Group announced...
News
April 2024 – latest updates from our distributor community
...by. “No two weeks are ever the same at WCF, and I have been lucky enough to be part of a period of considerable change, not only in terms of...
News
Shortlists announced for prestigious industry awards
...the prestigious Awards Dinner. We wish all the nominees the best of luck!” UKIFDA Depot of the Year The shortlist for the UKIFDA Depot of the Year 2024 award, sponsored...
News
A shooting star in Huddersfield
Mark Binns (r) receives the award from Chris Lee, managing director of Lucas Lee & Partners In the wake of the announcement of a major new contract with BP, HOYER...
News
Board changes at Abbey Logistics as CEO moves to executive chairman role
...Granite joined the business as a 15-year-old apprentice in 1995 and held various positions including finance director, before being named successor to majority shareholder Stephen Lucy, in 2009 as managing...
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Distributor diaries November 2024: The latest updates from our distributor community
...wins the race!” A token of appreciation “Personally, I had a fantastic start in the first round but, unfortunately, my luck ran out in the race of champions, where I...
News
Le Mans promotion launched across Gulf network
A lucky Gulf customer will win a trip to Le 24 Heures du Mans To celebrate Gulf’s involvement in this year’s 24 hours of Le Mans, Certas Energy has launched...
Interview
A day in the life: Matthew Crockett, MD Craggs Energy Ltd
...companies too. Whilst working in various roles and companies I have be lucky enough to have had some great mentors too and am really pleased to call them friends as...
Interview
In profile with Ken Cronin of UKIFDA
...20-year-old self saw you now what would they think? Sorry, who are you? What is number 1 on your bucket list? I have been very lucky in the jobs I...
Interview
A Day in the Life: David Wells OBE and Jemma James of Logistics UK
...up and find out what mood they are in! I PREPARE FOR THE DAY AHEAD BY… David: Walking the dog on the South Downs, remembering how lucky we are to...