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Great addition to Scotland’s
strategic road network
C
ertas Energy welcomed local dignitaries, lorry drivers and members of the community to
the official opening of its new HGV refuelling facility at the popular ‘fechan Truckstop in
Ecclefechan (Eardley International)
Promising increased speed, efficiency and convenience for HGV drivers the ribbon cutting
ceremony was overseen by MP for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale, David Mundell who
said:
“The new refuelling facility is a great addition to Scotland’s strategic road network that will
support both HGV drivers and transport businesses. Eardley International Truckstop is such an
important fixture in this community, so it’s fantastic to see companies like Certas Energy investing
in the area.”
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“I FIRST HAD
THE PRIVILEGE
OF BEING
years
INTRODUCED
TO JANE IN 2014 AT THE
FUEL DISTRIBUTION FORUM
IN BARCELONA. A YEAR
LATER WE SHARED A TABLE
AT A WORCESTER RACE
DAY CORPORATE EVENT,
ORGANISED BY SUCKLING
TRANSPORT.
“IT WAS CLEAR AT THIS
EVENT THAT JANE’S TRUSTED
PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION
PRECEDES HER IN THE UK
OIL INDUSTRY, WHERE SHE
IS WELL-KNOWN FOR HER
COURTEOUS COMMUNICATION
SKILLS AND FRIENDLY SMILE.
“CONGRATULATIONS JANE
FOR ACHIEVING YOUR 20-
YEAR MARK WITH A&D
PUBLISHING!”
JESUS CIRIA, SUCKLING
TRANSPORT
A truly local event, the bunker opening also saw pupils from the local primary school design road safety
posters for display at the ‘fechan site to encourage drivers and pedestrians alike to be mindful on the roads
Off to a flying
start
I
“I really appreciate any support given,” said Rory.
To donate please visit www.justgiving.
com/fundraising/rory-clarke7
6 Fuel Oil News | July 2019
n his words, Rory Clarke of Rix Petroleum recently
‘put his knackered old body on the line to raise a
bit of money for a worthy cause’.
Running the Hull half marathon for Child
Dynamix, Rory got off to ‘a flying start on the
warmest day of the year so far’. With the second half
being tough going, Rory was happy to finish in one
hour and 53 minutes.
Child Dynamix works with children and young
people growing up in challenging and difficult
circumstances; they might be living in families with
issues like addiction to alcohol and/or drugs, domestic
and other forms of abuse, a parent or sibling in
prison.
Through the Ashley & Dumville Community and
Charity Fund (see page 3), Fuel Oil News was pleased
to support Rory’s fundraising efforts.
A very valuable
opportunity
“T
his year marked another very
successful FPS EXPO event,”
commented Mark Todd, wholesale
business manager at Phillips 66.
“The event continues to be a very
valuable opportunity for Phillips 66 to meet
with customers, suppliers and other industry
contacts. Our customers were keen to talk
to us about our current support and future
developments – both within the business and
in the wider industry. Despite the mild winter,
the general mood among exhibitors and
visitors was upbeat.
“The award ceremony was a particular
highlight and we’re optimistic about the
future value of the seminar format. It was also
reassuring to see a greater commitment to
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation compliant
fuels among exhibitors.”
FOR MORE HIGHLIGHTS FROM FPS EXPO
2019, PLEASE SEE PAGES 15 AND 18