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Tanker investment sees Rix hit a century
Hull-based Rix Petroleum has invested almost £2m in 10 DAF tankers, taking its national fleet past the 100 mark. The trucks will initially work in the company’s heartland of Hull...
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Major Rix order for Alpeco’s new register system
...largest order to date for their new TE550 Truck III electronic register system from Hull-based Rix Petroleum. Rix Petroleum appointed Alpeco as the preferred equipment supplier for 17 new trucks...
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Success despite oil demand & price slump
...turmoil in some of our subsidiaries, we are pleased to announce that, overall, the Group’s activities returned a healthy profit.” J.R. Rix and Son’s largest subsidiary, Rix Petroleum, sold an...
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Rix Petroleum driver wins prestigious national ‘Driver of the Year’ award
A tanker driver from Hull-based family business Rix Petroleum has been crowned UKIFDA Driver of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony. Ian Walters, who works at the company’s Hull...
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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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Tyrone Fuels wins the 23rd Fuel Oil News Tanker of the Year Award
...impressive focus on safety and sustainability. Rix Petroleum Next we review a fleet addition that embodies Rix Petroleum’s commitment to deliver fuel safely, efficiently, and transparently. Designed for that one...
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Distributor diaries August 2025
...The Domestic Sales Team for the Managing Director’s Award Rix Petroleum East Anglia supports The Great Ellingham Teddy Bear Festival Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supporting local communities, Rix Petroleum...
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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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Distributor diaries September 24: updates from our distributor community
...that Exocet, Eliminox, Bedford Fuels, Rix Petroleum, Barton Petroleum, New Era Energy, Monks Fuels, WCF Chandlers, WCF North West and Allan Stobbart were all able to attend, and that they...
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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...
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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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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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The ATEX approved truck tester is here: Raising the standard for tank truck safety
...and innovation, Scully Signal Company has expanded its capabilities by introducing its new Mobile Truck Tester 1000 (MTT 1000) with hazardous area approvals and enhanced digital functionality, positioning the unit...
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Distributor diaries October 2024: updates from our distributor community
...a Knockout’ Challenge! Rix Petroleum recently participated in the annual ‘It’s a Knockout’ challenge in support of Dove House Hospice, marking the seventh time the company has taken part in...
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Cotswold Petroleum: 10 years of reliable fuel supplies
Cotswold Petroleum is an independent, family-owned fuel distribution company based in Springhill, just outside Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the business. Established in 2015, Cotswold Petroleum...
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Distributor diaries October 2025
...the power of collaboration such as ours with John F Hunt and Winter Wonderland.” Good luck to the New Era team for the awards in November! Rix Petroleum: Roadside rescue ...
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Distributor diaries April 23: the latest updates from our distributor community
...the 1878 Business Club, Barton Petroleum’s branding will be visible around the ground. “I’m really excited by this partnership,” Barton Petroleum depot manager Charles Wootton commented. With two of our...
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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...