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Fluctuating oil price fuels growth
...£407m in 2017 to £496m last year as oil prices peaked at key trading times in the year. Rix Petroleum, the largest business in the Group, accounted for 70% of...
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Trend for forecourt closures evens out
After a 20-year period of dramatic reduction in the numbers of forecourts, there were 8,609 forecourts at the close of 2014 which was broadly in line with the 2013 figure...
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Celebrating 40-year Valero anniversary
...customers grow their business, and we hope to remain the preferred supplier of choice for Usman for many years to come. Congratulations on 40 great years Usman!” Usman said: “The...
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UKIFDA EXPO proceeds tackle fuel poverty
UKIFDA has revealed it will be donating £2,000 to National Energy Action (NEA) from the proceeds of this year’s UKIFDA EXPO and Future Fuels conference being held on 7-8 July....
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Doherty Oils – fail to plan, plan to fail
...wild locations “This year, we’re getting better prepared,” says Patrick Doherty, director of Doherty Oils which operates a fleet of five oil delivery tankers, distributing fuel throughout the Tyrone and...
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A feeling of insecurity?
...over the past few years as the industry struggles with falling demand in the wake of recession and the resultant over-capacity. This has been compounded by growing competition from facilities...
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Future energy – a vital topic
...although the use of renewable energy has tripled in 10 years, the sector remains very small. Even allowing for annual growth of 20% over 10 years, renewables would still...
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Kelly Mcloughlin – Barton Petroleum’s first female depot manager
...part-time capacity back in 2013 to her current role in depot management. “I have worked for Barton Petroleum for over nine years. Initially joining the company as a part-time administrator,...
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Further growth for LCM with third acquisition in 12 months
...by the company being announced as winner of the Transformation Award at The Lancashire Red Rose Awards, as well as featuring in The Sunday Times 100 Fastest Growing Companies for...
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Wincanton renews Valero contract
...beyond 25 years. The new contract will run for a further 5 years which will take the working relationship between the two companies to over 25 years Wincanton will manage...
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RE:Group – strategic appointment to fuel growth
...Derek Crossley, who has been with the company since 2012 and has enjoyed a 48-year career, including six years in the Royal Navy and 30 years in the fuel industry....
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Liquid fuel distribution sector to benefit from new format event in 2023
Always looking to innovate, UKIFDA has announced its new format show and conference for next year, which will take place on 10 May 2023 at the CBS Arena in Coventry....
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Survey finds Mabanaft’s supply standards remain high
...to listening to their requirements and delivering products and services that meet their needs. Each year the company surveys its customers to help ensure that standards remain high and was...
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Turnover increase for Clugston Distribution
...for the 2017-18 financial year. Since the earlier appointment of Tim Doggett as distribution director, the business has secured several long-term contracts with new and existing customers during the year....
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Joining in the festive fun
...Eric is born. Adrian hit on the idea of an avian-themed nativity story soon after completing last year’s video and is already thinking about Eric’s next adventure. “People like this year’s...
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Excitement builds for UKIFDA EXPO 2021
As the virtual doors open tomorrow – 7th July at UKIFDA EXPO 2021 and Future Fuels Conference, some of the exhibitors at this year’s virtual exhibition have revealed launch plans...
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Gardner Garages praises Valero support
...to four with their first site Gardner General Garage in Huntley joining over 20 years ago. The three existing sites have recently signed long term renewals with the Texaco brand...
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Success in tough times in Ireland
...fuel volumes have decreased significantly from just a few, short years ago. Economic confidence remains subdued, with consumers hesitant to spend and borrow. Consequently, it’s no surprise that the new...