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Advantages at ICIS for Morris Lubricants
Jan Trocki, marketing and technology general manager at Morris Lubricants will be speaking at the 17th ICIS World Base Oils and Lubricants Conference in London.&...
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More jobs in oil
As an oilfield tax allowance paves the way for hundreds of new jobs in the UK, the Oil and Gas Global Salary Guide 2013 says UK ...
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Serving niche markets at Alpeco
Adler & Allan is one of the companies taking advantage of Alpeco’s bespoke liquid loading and dispensing systems
With a big reduction in the ...
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Online at Lateu Logistics
Chris Dalton, managing director
Just a few months after opening, Lateu Logistics has the ‘enviable position of working outside the UK as well as closer ...
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Ready for a top up?
Speaking on the subject of top up, the majority of distributors to whom Fuel Oil News recently spoke had only a small number of customers ...
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Credit where it’s due
Global recession has put the credit insurance market through the most difficult period in its history. As business failures took a dramatic rise, claims ...
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Investing in the future
Following the acquisition of TDG in March 2011, global logistics firm Norbert Dentressangle has gone from strength to strength. The company recently reported an increase of 9.9% ...
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A legacy of diversity
Judith Stoddard
Stoddards had a proud history of seizing changes when faced by challenges. Alex Porter spoke to Company Director, Judith Stoddard, about continuing that ...
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The need for telematics
MiX Rovi improves effective exchange of information between drivers and the office.
In changing times, Telematics solutions are available to make fleets work more effectively. ...
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James Smith 1925 – 2013
Pictured at last year’s FPS Expo in Harrogate, James Smith with wife Anne and Kevin Kennerley, NWF Fuels
Well-known to many in the fuel ...
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Rewarding your drivers
Last year’s winner – Ian Coles of Butler Fuels
The search is now on for the best tanker driver with entries for the 2013 Driver of ...
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Training standard welcomed
“The DODF training standard will build on the good practice that already exists in many parts of the industry,” says Colin Rutherford, general manager, Turners
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Awards for green leaders in logistics
The deadline for entries to the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme awards has been extended to Friday 22nd February.
Developed to celebrate the efforts of ...
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Bayford ensures constant diesel supply
JN Bentley needs “a reliable supplier that will deliver on time, every time
Working with construction firm, JN Bentley since 2010, Bayford Oil ensures site operations ...
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Customer service – a top priority
Oil heating customers receive good customer service from OFTEC registered installers.
“It’s clear that something needs to be done about customer service in the ...
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Keeping tankers moving
An Autosock helped this tanker out of a difficult wintry situation
To help keep vehicles on the road in bad weather, the Freight Transport Association (...
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New tanker keeps Staffordshire Fuels on the road
Staffordshire Fuels relying on Alpeco’s technology to keep vehicles on the road
The new 6-wheel, four compartment vehicle built by Tasca Tankers is fully ...
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Drivers’ hours consultation
The Department for Transport (DfT) is consulting on changes to legislation concerning drivers’ hours, highlighted as part of the Red Tape Challenge.
The changes include:
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Biofuels for heat, transport and electricity
The recently published UK Renewable Energy Roadmap Update states that biofuels for heat, transport and electricity must offer genuine carbon savings and be cost effective ...
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Brogan opens refurbished depot
Brogan’s newly refurbished depot
Having acquired Brogan Fuels in 2007, GB Oils has just completed a major refurbishment of its Oban depot.
Established 86 years ago, ...
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Identifying vulnerable customers
FPS chief executive, Mark Askew
A recent report by the Fuel Poverty Action Group (FPAG) calls on fuel oil distributors to establish a priority register ...
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Suttons MD to step down
LR Handing over – John Sutton and Andrew Palmer
After eight years at the helm of the Suttons Group, Andrew Palmer, group managing director, has announced ...
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Adler & Allan’s TV star
With widespread snow across the country reported on virtually every news bulletin, some in the industry have been in the limelight.
Whilst this Adler & ...
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First ADR tests – changes for new trailers
VOSA has made changes to ADR first testing for new trailers, subject to European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) or Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA).
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