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UKIFDA unveils industry award categories for 2025 Show
...UKIFDA Show, is sponsored by Phillips 66. With the theme “Be Part of the Solution”, this one-day event aims to shape the industry’s future. Ken Cronin, CEO of UKIFDA and...
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Interview
Ferguson Fuels: family-run, with customers at its heart
...and in the school holidays. “There are, currently, six family members involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Three of these are office based and three are in the...
News
Mabaspeed in Scotland
Among the many racing activities enjoyed by customers and terminal operators was the chance to do 10 laps in a single seater racing car Mabanaft recently hosted a race day...
Interview
Value Oils: leader in online fuel distribution
...involved in the day to day running of the business,” Andrew notes. “Supported by a small team of highly experienced professionals with a broad range of skillsets. The team has...
Insight
Task force to take action on UK refining and fuel import issues
...of oil products per year, compared with 61 million tonnes today. It is clear then that there is an important role for both refiners and importers to play for many...
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Distributor diaries August 23: updates from our distributor community
...the first ever Future Fest at Boston College organised by South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. 830 young people from local schools and academies attended on the day to find...
News
UKIFDA EXPO 2024: the industry awards
...award, and we’re proud to do so. “By recognising the drivers who deliver at every level, over and above the fuel deliveries they make day in and day out, we...
Opinion
Diversity in action in distribution
From what was once a traditionally male dominated industry, greater diversity is being seen every day within distribution companies, suppliers and trade bodies. We spoke with Emily Yates, who joined...
Opinion
What is the best Christmas present for a fuel distributor?
...the white stuff did drift down, snow shoes for drivers and tankers would also be good. Oil – not such a dirty word these days ‘We’ve been really quiet; November...
Opinion
Delivering growth: the importance of a fully engaged workforce
...major remote working sites every day to interact with drivers. For our smaller sites there is a schedule for regular visits. Safety briefings are delivered, guidance is given, and key...
News
Fuel for thought…
...general consensus is that sales have declined significantly. Ask any oil tank installer today ‘How’s business?’ and more often than not, the best response you can hope for is ‘Could...
Interview
In Profile – Andy Ruffell-Ward, Harvest Energy Ltd
...day’s a new day!” If today didn’t go to plan, there’s always tomorrow. What are you least likely to say? No – always open to new ideas and challenges. Describe...
Insight
Refining operations
...capacity was just over 70,000 barrels per day (3.5 million tonnes). Subsequent increments during the 1970/80s brought this up to a total of 221,000bpd (10.8 million tonnes) these expansions also...
Market Report
Concerts and carbon – what price entertainment?
...Day embarking on huge world tours plus, of course, as every Swiftie knows, Tay-Tay ended the European leg of her epic Eras tour this month at Wembley Stadium. The sheer...
Analysis
Recruitment and retention at NWF Fuels
...of 55 days to hire for a position, now it is to 7 days for driver recruitment and 20 days for sales. It’s effective and has made a big difference....
Interview
The young voices fuelling the industry future: Insights from UKIFDA’s Young Achievers
...saying: “She helped me grow – I wouldn’t be who I am today without her.” Emily noted the constant support of her parents along with that of Chris Bingham and...
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Distributor diaries September 2023
...the 24th of September 2023. Sponsored by Craggs Energy Ltd, Craggies Farm Shop, Vocation Brewery, and MUD-UK Ltd, it promises to be a fun-filled day for participants and spectators alike,...
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A positive story for the UK
...day.) “Western Europe is a challenging market to operate in, and it’s very competitive. That said, we’ve been here 14 months now and we’ve found nothing here that we had...