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Investing in the future
...replaced,” explained Ann. Tankers are regularly replaced on a rolling basis, in line with the Group’s procurement strategy. The Group has an agreement in place with Renault but has also...
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Hydrogen trucking is on the road to success after further successful funding bids
...emissions vehicles from leading manufacturers Daimler Truck, Iveco Group, and Volvo Group will be deployed in Europe. The trucks will be either 4×2 or 6×2 with up to 44 tonne...
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“As the Driver CPC deadline approaches – are you ready?”
...ensure all our remaining drivers have the required 35 hours to qualify well before the September 2014 deadline.” Mick Smith, Suckling Transport (part of SBG Silvio Bertani Group) “At Suckling Transport...
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Logistics UK’s chief executive recognised by the queen in new year’s honours
David Wells, Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list, for services to transport and logistics. Wells, 56, who has overseen the...
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Latest people moves within the fuel distribution industry
Logistics UK Business group Logistics UK strengthened its Board with the appointment of three new directors. Louisa Hosegood, Simon Hobbs and Gavin Murdoch join the organisation’s Board to help guide...
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Further growth for LCM with third acquisition in 12 months
...in the past year. Completing the three acquisitions in just 12 months, international fuel and tank storage risk-mitigation specialist LCM Environmental Services Limited has successfully brought two North Yorkshire-based businesses,...
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In profile with Pat Murnane of Tria Energy
...facts. This month we chat with Pat Murnane, Group Operations Manager at Tria Energy. Give your career history in 25 words or fewer. I worked in construction and hospitality for...
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New director for Logistics UK
Logistics UK has appointed Tim Rolfe as the business group’s new director of human resources. A fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), Mr Rolfe has over...
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Gulf Retail with Oomph
...dealers to talk to their customers and tailor offers to specific groups via SMS, email and a dedicated phone app to boost in-store profits and strengthen community ties. A first...
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Is there a place for biofuels in Ireland’s future energy strategy?
...in the push to include biofuels in future energy strategies North and South of the border is the size of the liquid fuel sector. In NI, liquid fuel is used...
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Prax refinery joins decarbonisation project
As part of the Prax Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery has joined the V Net Zero Humber Cluster decarbonisation project. The project, led by Harbour Energy...
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A rise and a fall at Maxol
...news lately for all the right reasons, the Maxol Group has bucked the recession trend and experienced a €60 million turnaround in its net cash position, from minus €41 million...
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Former UKIFDA president, Janet Kettlewell, speaks on a unique tenure
Inaugurated as president of UKIFDA on the 24th June 2020, Janet Kettlewell headed the association’s management committee and worked closely with Ken Cronin, CEO. Running her own family fuel distribution...
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Future energy leaders on Scottish tour
...graduates to discover what needs to be done to meet net zero. On the ‘Future Energy 500 Tour’, the group visited some of the most innovative and dramatic energy projects...
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Marine fuel – sulphur spot checks
...or having incorrect processes, being unable to produce satisfactory fuel samples, and having fuel in tank with a sulphur content above 0.1%. The EU requires member states to conduct spot...
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Downstream future: decarbonisation, collaboration and digitalisation
...solutions. He has been with Touchstar Group for six years and became head of the Fuels Division in 2019. In his spare time, he enjoys family life, and his main...
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Industry body highlights importance of seasonal support scheme for heating oil users
...weather receive priority service during the winter months. With an ageing population in mind this winter, the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA), the trade association for the liquid...
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Innovative hydrogen system reduces rail emissions and improves fuel efficiency
An independent trial of Advanced Hydrogen Technologies (AHT) Group’s carbon clean and capture device has reported significantly lower emissions and increased fuel efficiency from a Class 08 locomotive. During the...