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Raising standards in energy distribution with Standard Fuel Oils
With fuel distributor, Standard Fuel Oils, celebrating 10 years they share their take on the energy distribution industry challenges and future fuel opportunities.
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Analytical expertise to solve fuel-related problems
An independent consultancy, SMS Analytical provides expert knowledge for analysis of fuels including engine oils, edible oils, and petrochemicals for pollution, stability or contamination issues, analysis of fire debris for accelerants or self-heating oils and smoke taint contamination.
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Could improving gender diversity be an answer to the driver shortage problem?
With fuel oil distribution male dominated we hear from Paul Craddock of Bedford Fuels, a business with two female tanker drivers, as he considers whether improving gender diversity could solve driver shortages
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Northern Energy: fuelling communities for 90 years
In the fuel distribution industry where the most successful businesses constantly evolve with changing energy needs of their communities, as well as retaining traditional values and unbeatable service, there is no better example than Northern Energy
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Craggs Energy and Moorland Fuels businesses sold – to employees
Craggs Energy Ltd and sister company, Moorland Fuels Ltd, have transferred ownership of the businesses to their 55-strong workforce managing the sale through an employee ownership trust
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Merridale options for converting your red diesel storage facility
Continuing our series looking at the implications of the changes to red diesel entitlement we speak with Merridale, a leading service provider to the fleet industry regarding options available to fleet operators who need to convert existing red diesel storage facilities.
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Phillips 66 roots for local SSAFA division with £1k donation
A division of the Armed Forces charity, SSAFA, receives £1,000 donation from Phillips 66 Humber Refinery.
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Certas acquisition bolsters commitment to UK Logistics
Investing in UK logistics, Certas Energy has acquired Haven Service Station at the Port of Felixstowe - an essential HGV refuelling location
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Merkland Tank appoints new managing director
Glasgow-based industrial tank cleaning and maintenance specialist, Merkland Tank, has appointed Colin Hotchkiss as managing director.
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In conversation with Bedford Fuels Ltd
In conversation with a brand-new fuel distribution company, Bedford Fuels Ltd
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Future fuel distributor sponsors conference
UKIFDA is proud to reveal the sponsor for the Future Fuels Conference to be held at the 2022 EXPO in Liverpool on April 27th & 28th as fuel supplier and environmental services company Crown Oil.
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Fuel and food continue to deliver for NWF
NWF Group plc, specialist distributor of fuel, food and feed across the UK, is reporting strong half yearly results, with a significant contribution from a strong fuels division.
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Search on for tanker driver of the year
UKIFDA has launched its annual search for the finest tanker driver in the liquid fuels distribution industry.
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Industry event returns to raise £96,500
Ben Ball made a welcome return to London’s iconic Roundhouse for a spectacular comeback celebration on 8th December – bringing 600 automotive industry people together for the first time since the pandemic began and raising £96,500 in the process.
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Irish oil group launches annual fundraiser
Family-owned Irish oil company, Maxol, has launched its annual Christmas Coffee Cup campaign in support of depression charity Aware as demand for its services continues to grow.
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Global product support from MechTronic
In October, Ryan Parr, development, implementation and training engineer at MechTronic, visited Senegal to deliver driver training and customer support.
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New Midlands ADR & Pet. Reg. tanker service
The Mercedes-Benz Dealer Midlands Truck & Van plans to open a workshop bay at its branch in Birmingham, that will be compliant with ADR and Petroleum Regulations.
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Top industry supplier celebrates 30 years
Gateshead-based Astley Signs is celebrating 30 years in the industry and offers thanks to its staff, partners and clients for their support.
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IPU Group’s charity challenge for colleague
The West Bromwich-based IPU Group, specialists in fuel filtration and conditioning and emissions solutions, is supporting two members of its team in aid of Cancer Research
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Survey finds Mabanaft’s supply standards remain high
As one of the UK’s largest independent fuel importers and wholesalers, Mabanaft is proud of the strong and lasting relationships it has built with customers. Part of this is down to listening to their requirements and delivering products and services that meet their needs.
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Green fuel demand sees Crown Oil expand
Rocketing customer demand for alternative cleaner fuels sees Crown Oil expand with investment in a new site for continued growth
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Craggs support community during fuel crisis
Craggs Energy and Craggs Fuel Cards proved again how vital our industry is to the communities we serve when they opened up their Padiham Fuel Station to the public
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New refinery manager for ExxonMobil Fawley
ExxonMobil has appointed Riccardo Cavallo as refinery manager at its Fawley facility in Hampshire.
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Second Texaco support for sport initiative
For the second successive year, Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited has confirmed its commitment to host the 2021 Texaco Support for Sport initiative.