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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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Strategic acquisition completes Rix Petroleum’s energy provision for domestic customers
Rix Petroleum has extended its services to domestic customers with the acquisition of a gas heating engineering business. Rix, which is part of J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd, acquired Phoenix...
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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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Rix Petroleum supports the local community
...PPE. The family business has also dug deep within its own stores to donate products to help protect people and to carry on with daily life. Rix-owned businesses Rix Petroleum,...
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‘A valuable addition’ for Rix Petroleum
Welcoming the ‘opportunity to increase our customer base’ Ruairidh Beath, regional director for Rix Petroleum at Wynnstay Fuels Rix Petroleum has expanded its UK depot network into North West England...
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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
...said. Image shows James Foley (L), founder of J Foley Electrical Ltd, shaking hands with Duncan Lambert, Managing Director of Rix Petroleum, to celebrate J.R. Rix & Sons’ latest acquisition....
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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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HART Plumbing acquisition sees Rix extend renewable offering
...Rix Energy Services Ltd – specialises in sustainable technologies such as solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicle charging points, and Rix Plumbing Services builds on this with the addition of...
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Rix Petroleum teams up with My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
...in MND, and to support people living with the disease and help them live as full a life as possible. Gail Fawcett, Rix Petroleum business unit manager at its Grangemouth...
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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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Rix Petroleum strengthens Lincolnshire presence with the acquisition of EFuels Ltd
...after by myself and the wider Rix team, so I feel this is a fantastic opportunity to take the business forward.” The photo, provided by Rix, shows a Rix Petroleum...
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Rix Petroleum takes on Ben Nevis
Employees of Grangemouth based Rix Petroleum will begin the eight-mile-long climb and descent of Ben Nevis on Saturday 3rd July, raising £2000 for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The foundation...
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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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Distributor diaries June 2024
...we settled on trying to complete the National Three Peaks.” The team includes representatives from Rix K9 Fuels, part of the Hull-based national fuel supplier Rix Petroleum – as well...
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Peter Turner
...2021 Peter was a well-known figure in the industry, having worked at Rix for many years before retiring as MD of Rix Petroleum 15 years ago. As Rory Clarke, MD...
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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...