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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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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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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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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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‘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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Latest Rix Group acquisition bolsters sustainable energy provision
...of J.R Rix & Sons, said the acquisition was part of an ongoing strategy of investment into sustainable energy provision commenting: “For more than a century the Rix brand has...
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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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Acquisition of Stokesley fuel supplier provides vital geographic link for Rix Petroleum
Rix Petroleum – the largest business in the family-owned J.R. Rix & Sons Ltd group – has acquired Stokesley-based fuel supplier AR Fuels for an undisclosed sum. The deal sees...
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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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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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Distributor diaries June 2024
...Rix set to conquer the Three Peaks for charity A team from Rix K9 Fuels, the Gainsborough-based distributor, is looking to go that extra mile for charity by raising more...
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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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Lower oil prices through 2024 impact revenue at J.R. Rix & Sons
...the trend Elsewhere, the Group was impacted by a reduction in windfarm construction activity. Maritime Bunkering – the Rix Group’s marine fuel supply operation – and Rix Shipping, which operates...
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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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Fluctuating oil price fuels growth
Hull-based J.R. Rix & Sons has reported a 21% rise in turnover in 2018, due to the integration of two new fuel businesses and the fluctuating price of oil. “Our...
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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,...