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A truly unforgettable
evening OnlineFuels – now live
in Germany
n October, Berkshire-based
fuel distributor, Carrie Marsh,
who runs Marsh Fuels with
husband Dave, was installed as
senior warden in the Worshipful
Company of Fuellers.
“The installation and court
dinner took place at The Mansion
House, the home and office of
London’s Lord Mayor, which is
unquestionably one of London’s
most spectacular settings,” said
Carrie.
“On this very special occasion,
we were privileged to welcome
our new Master, HRH The Earl of
Wessex.
“With a receiving line
that spiralled down an elegant
stairwell, the evening continued
with a drinks reception before we
entered the elaborate Egyptian
Hall. Having said grace, the
room enjoyed what can only be
described as an ambrosial set of
courses!
“Our new Master, HRH The
Earl of Wessex, who addressed
the room with much jollity,
encouragement and gratitude,
acknowledged the role which
the Fuellers continues to play in
shaping future energy,” added
Carrie.
“It is an extraordinary
honour to be your Master and a
considerable responsibility,” said
HRH The Earl of Wessex.
“We need young people,
we need their imagination and
passion to find and deliver the
solutions, so we must inspire them
to acquire the right skills and
spirit.” his time last year we announced that we were partnering
with Shell Deutschland to expand OnlineFuels to Germany,”
writes Sam Hunter, marketer.
“Now, less than a year later, we are thrilled to report that the
platform went live on Tuesday 15th October, with transactions going
through on that same day.
“The principles of the German platform remain the same as the
UK version, with it being an open and independent digital marketplace
for the wholesale of heating and motor fuels. Built to streamline
the connection between buyers and sellers, the ease of trading is
advantageous for both parties.
“Since the start of the partnership with James Stairmand and Marc
Noy as managing directors, the team has grown to include La-Kahina
Waldrich, Johannes Gerdes and Anja Vinzelberg in the Hamburg office.
“To see such an inviting uptake from distributors and suppliers in
the German market proves that OnlineFuels are on the right track and
providing solutions to some of today’s industry problems.
“As the teams continue to grow, so does the platform and
the capabilities of what it can do to make the life of suppliers and
distributors in the downstream oil market easier.
“The growth and innovations of OnlineFuels is a story worth
following.”
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Carrie Marsh – now senior warden in
the Worshipful Company of Fuellers
Addressing social and
environmental issues, the Fuellers
has a trust fund which supports
STEM focused charities.
“I look forward to an
energetic, highly charged and
fun year. God bless you and the
Worshipful Company of Fuellers.”
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Check out the UK platform at onlinefuels.com
A change of perspective
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aking advantage of the panoramic view at the UKIFDA dinner –
Fuel Oil News editor, Jane Raphael was delighted to catch up with
David Hodge (l) and Steve Davis.
This summer both sold their respective family-run fuel businesses
– Ribble Fuel Oils, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2017 and
Midland Fuel Oils, which has been in business for over 25 years – to NWF
Fuels.
Taking place on Wednesday 20th November at the Royal Society,
the Fuellers’ inaugural Future Energy Conference had a number
of presentations and discussions from keynote speakers, including
Spencer Dale, BP group chief economist, Louise Kingham, Energy
Institute, Dame Mary Archer and John Loughhead, chief scientific
advisor, BEIS
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