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Getting warmer in the community
...Oxfordshire alone we have over 1000 members, who pay £24 per annum. “From day one, we’ve been convinced that this scheme not only helps members save money, but also reduces...
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Interview
Touchstar Technologies: planning for world domination
...signing up new customers such as BATA, Par Petroleum and Alan Stobart (part of WCF group), and Rix has also committed to a big upgrade project with us. How do...
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Theft threat?
...more vulnerable to running out of fuel.” Duncan Lambert, general manager of Rix Petroleum, agreed that, as well as a lack of funds, rising levels of theft are partly responsible...
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Barton Petroleum improves fleet safety and driver performance with Mircolise
Barton Petroleum has deployed the Microlise Fleet Performance solution to improve safety and driver performance and deliver increased efficiencies across its fleet. The Microlise fleet tracking and utilisation solution will...
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Standard Fuel Oils acquires Solo Petroleum to expand fuel distribution reach
Liverpool-based Standard Fuel Oils Ltd, an independent, family-run fuel distributor, has announced the strategic acquisition of Solo Petroleum Ltd. Headquartered in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, family-owned Solo Petroleum has built a...
Analysis
UK Downstream: bringing in the next generation
...to Morgan Webb, assistant depot supervisor at Barton Petroleum: “Being in the oil and fuel industry isn’t your everyday job. Every day is different and comes with different challenges and...
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Kelly Mcloughlin – Barton Petroleum’s first female depot manager
...Kelly Mcloughlin, Barton Petroleum’s first female depot manager, at the UKIFDA Expo in Liverpool in April, and was fascinated to hear about Kelly’s journey from joining the distributor in a...
Insight
The Humber refinery – a key indigenous source of supply
...Petroleum. The need for a European refinery was quickly established, with the UK as the chosen country of location. Two possibilities were considered – Milford Haven, with its deep water...
Interview
A proud tanker driver
...Already a regular Dragon Petroleum customer, Alex sold his beloved motorbike to pay for his ADR training. Once qualified, he worked on a voluntary basis for Dragon Petroleum until a...
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New fleet investment by Hoyer Petrolog
...upgrade to its petroleum, bitumen and fuel oils fleets. The new fleet additions include 185 MANs and 68 Scanias on a mixture of three, five and seven year leases. The...
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The search is on for the driver of the year
...thinking ensured the lady, who suffered from diabetes, made a full recovery. The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) is seeking drivers who have gone the extra mile for their customers,...
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Rewarding your drivers
...by the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers. If your company has a tanker driver who stands out amongst his/her peers then make sure you nominate them for the award before the...
Interview
Negotiating the swings and roundabouts of fuel distribution
...beyond, we’re facing new requirements for drivers in the form of the Petroleum Driver Passport. Apparently this will complement the ADR and Drivers CPC although many distributors see it as...
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Excitement builds for soon to be announced key industry award
...Petroleum Ltd who took top honours, chosen for his exceptional customer care and going above and beyond the call of duty. One day in particular, early in January 2019, elevated...
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FPS launch new scheme to improve fuel quality
The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) is introducing a new Fuel Certification scheme to improve the quality of fuel oil and raise quality standards in the industry. The new initiative...
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Is your business fully insured?
...Crown Oil, Paul Martin, Ian Bocca, QBE and Rory Clarke, Rix Petroleum. Right: Dave Ainsworth, GB Oils, Danny Greechan, Coface, Paul Martin, Steve Carrick, BWOC and Tony Wilson, Inver Energy...
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In pole position
...with racing, FON spoke to David Kay, general manager of Manx Petroleums about the company’s involvement in the TT and the Manx Grand Prix. “When the TT races take place,...
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Chandlers Oil & Gas – Playing to our strengths
...Petroleum, NWF Fuels and Rix – all good operators – has been key to their success. Each may have a different game plan and rationale but collectively, they have a...