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Stable oil prices mean a fall in Group revenue for J.R. Rix & Sons
A return to stable oil prices in the wake of recent global turmoil led to a fall in Group revenue for J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd in 2023. Rix Petroleum...
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Craggs Energy Group expands to the South West with acquisition of Moorland Fuels
...than two years for the Craggs Energy Group who remain actively seeking further opportunities across the UK, Chris Bingham, CEO of the group comments: “We are really excited to bring...
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EG Group agrees £750m deal with ASDA
Euro Garages’ parent company EG Group has agreed a deal to acquire Asda’s petrol filling stations, car washes and ancillary land for £750m. The shareholders in EG Group, the Issa...
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Distributor diaries June 2024
...the decals of their fuel wagons. “As a donation-led charity, we prioritise the money we receive for opening new groups and ensuring existing groups run smoothly, we do not budget...
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The growth of large retail dealer groups
...make this available to other independent dealers. One way or the other, they will not be standing still!! GROUP 2012 2015 MRH (Malthurst Retail Holdings) MFG (Motor Fuel Group)...
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Record profits as new MD takes over reins at The Bayford Group
The Bayford Group has appointed a managing director with over two decades of experience in senior positions with organisations including Marks & Spencer and Topshop. Fuelled for success: Lindsay Austin...
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Virgin Group partners with Agilyx for low carbon biofuels
...the Group’s transitional plans of achieving net zero by 2050. The Virgin Group intends to work with Agilyx – whom it has been an investor in for many years –...
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Oil prices fuel record financial performance for J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd
...Rix Petroleum alongside an 83% growth in turnover for Victory Leisure Homes, the Group’s holiday home and lodge maker, saw Group turnover reach £756.1m – the highest in the company’s...
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Adler and Allan restructure to deliver growth strategy
...together with retaining responsibility for group supporting functions. The group also welcomes a new group commercial director, Mark Bannister. Mark is an experienced commercial director having worked at a number...
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Changing retail market prompts Eurotank restructure
...Edward Wheeler, group managing director of Eurotank Service Group. Eurotank Environmental, Eurotank Systems, Eurotank Construction and Eurotank Ireland will then come under the umbrella company, Eurotank Service Group. Eurotank Environmental...
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Top distributor accolade for WP Group
David Fairchild, managing director of WP Group, with commercial director, Darren Borras, outside the company’s headquarters at Fawley WP Group has been ranked by ExxonMobil, operator of Britain’s largest oil...
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Acquisition funding secured as Craggs welcomes new CFO
...deliver secure, next-generation voice, video, connectivity and storage solutions for organisations across the UK. As a chartered accountant, Jason previously worked for Daisy Group Plc, BNFL, FirstGroup, United Utilities, Rolls...
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Switch to biofuels brings huge reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for Peel Ports Group
...of diesels in straddle carriers and other equipment, and through the electrification of 97% of the group’s vehicle fleet. Claudio Veritiero, chief executive officer at Peel Ports Group, said: “As...
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EG Group announced as frontrunners to take over Asda
The brothers behind the international fuel and convenience empire, Euro Garages Group (EG Group), Mohsin and Zuber Issa, have been selected by Walmart as the prime candidates to acquire Asda....
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In Conversation with Chris Bingham of Craggs Energy Group
...over the years to expand / diversify the group? I think, at heart, I’m really a bit of a day dreamer. I seem to spend quite a bit of time...
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UM Group announces key strategic appointments
United Molasses Group, the owner of bulk liquid storage specialist UM Terminals, has announced two key appointments. Current UM Terminals Managing Director Phil McEvoy becomes UM Group Terminals Director, with...
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OTS Group Board appointment will support expansion in evolving liquid fuel sector
Leading provider of bulk fuel and liquid waste storage tanks and tank maintenance services, OTS Group, has announced the appointment of Keith Felton as non-executive chairman of the board, bringing...
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UK Downstream: the changing landscape
...which it is showing signs of stabilising in the past few years – The emergence of large dealer groups (those with 100+ outlets), initially prompted by the site divestment programmes...