Interview
A proud tanker driver
...he was twenty-one, and having worked for a variety of companies including a fruit & vegetable merchant, a timber specialist and a scrap yard, Alex was eager to better himself....
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Insight
Online fuel marketplaces: Menace or opportunity?
...2. Lower administrative burden Automated order capture, consolidated customer onboarding and service, and platform-handled payments reduce distributor admin. For SMEs with limited office resource, this can free up time during...
Interview
A new chapter for Craggs Energy and Moorland Fuels
...Matthew to discover more about these developments. Reviewing the business “It’s an exciting time for both Craggs and Moorland,” began Matthew. “We have had two great regional businesses operating within...
Interview
In profile with Richard Donovan of ESL Fuels
...to pause or slow time – I’d like more of it. What’s your best Christmas cracker joke? How do you find Will Smith in the snow? Look for the fresh...
Opinion
Improving employee welfare: what steps can the sector take?
...in general, mental health is extremely important. Upstream workers can spend long periods of time away from friends, family and home comforts and, at times, may feel isolated. Making sure...
Analysis
Government announces £50m support package for heating oil users – but questions remain over scale and delivery
...is made up of many local, often family‑owned distributors operating with limited storage and buying fuel at the daily market price. “This creates strong competition and, in normal times, helps...
Interview
In Profile with James Hygate of Firefly Green Fuels
...valuable tool for learning, as long as you take the time to properly reflect on it, there is always an upside. What is your most recent business achievement? We secured...
News
Growing business loses weight
...of mouth from scouts and cubs and various kids groups.” In addition to family members, Monument also employs one full-time and one part-time (casual) driver and has a relief driver...
Opinion
Ken’s Corner – Governments need to be here to help
...come. Election time I have recently read an article that stated 2024 is set to be the biggest election year in history, with 70 elections scheduled to take place in...
Insight
Apprenticeships in action: building skills for a changing energy sector
As National Apprenticeship Week shines a spotlight on skills and development, it’s timely to look beyond policy and funding mechanisms and focus on how apprenticeships work in practice within the...
News
Success brings new appointments for specialist PPE manufacturer
...and finally Celina Suehring as internal sales executive for the company’s German operation. The new recruits joined the company before and during the COVID-19 pandemic – a time of uncertainty...
News
Distributor diaries July 2024
...Brighter Future Fund that supports Great Ormond Street Hospital. Congratulations to Barton FC! IFC Inflow – fun times at team social IFC Inflow appreciates the value of team bonding events...
Interview
A Day in the Life…Mircea-Daniel Petreus (Dan)
...WORK MOMENT… I still have very strong memories of my first interview, visiting the depot for the first time and getting the opportunity to join the fuel industry. THE WORST...
News
UKIFDA support for E10 fuel proposals
...We also believe that the ideal implementation time is Q4 2021 though, as this would allow enough time for any adjustments to be made and for terminals and service stations...
Interview
Avioxx: innovating processes to deliver price parity for sustainable aviation fuel
...of the FinTech movement 10 years ago, but 10 times the size, importance, and opportunity. I also have experience of working directly with companies like Virgin, The Coca-Cola Company, and...
News
People Moves – December 2024
...has appointed Timothy Suenson-Thorp as New Energies Project Development Manager. Tim has 14 years of experience in the energy transition and oil and gas industries and will be accountable for...
Interview
Behind the deal: Private equity acquisition in the liquid fuel distribution industry
...This structural complexity, while off-putting to some investors, is where Inspirit sees opportunity. “They’re often more complex and time-consuming, but we’re happy to roll up our sleeves,” Paul continues. “Given...
News
Barton Petroleum celebrates 50th anniversary with special tanker
...of the original livery as possible but at the same time we wanted a modern feel. “The design was then sent to Cobo Tankers in Santander, Spain, to be applied...