The Bulletin Magazine - June 2020

The Bulletin MAGAZINE ­ June 2020

APEA (The Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration)

Inside

Inside 4

Welcome

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Editorial

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Business Manager

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New Members

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Publications Information

Articles 15

Naviga ng the Energy Evolu on

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Gasoline or Petrol? Petrol ­ started in London

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Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars

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A Job with a View

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Aral sees a Future for Petrol Sta ons in New Report

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Re­imaging of Forecourt Wash Facili es

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News

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Press Releases

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Training

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APEA Live 2020 Conference, Exhibition and Awards Dinner

Front cover: A redeveloped site in Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland.

Published by the APEA (The Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration) A company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England No. 2261660.

Opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the views of the Association. The technical content is not an official endorsement by or on behalf of the APEA and are entirely the views of the authors.

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Welcome

Welcome We can be found on Linkedin at: h ps://www.linkedin.com/company/apea­org and on Twi er at: h ps://twi er.com/apea_org.

Tom Daly APEA Chairman Welcome to the Associa on’s June Bulle n. This month’s Bulle n is full of great interes ng ar cles that are relevant to our industry.

Please take the me to also read through our adver sements as without them our publica on would not be of such quality.

This last few months have been very challenging for all in the industry and probably for most other industries too, due to the health crisis caused by the Covid 19 pandemic. With the restric ons li ed, the APEA is ready to commence normal ac vi es and I expect that with a new momentum we will con nue to go from strength to strength. Like many of you, we have been working from home and exploring new ways of having online mee ngs and forums.

We have worked to create appropriate social media pla orms so that the APEA can use the most up to date methods to communicate the broad scope of work it undertakes to a wider audience and to encourage greater interac on between members and the Associa on.

As a result, we now have an APEA twi er account with an updated bio and profile images. We have also created an APEA Linkedin company page and invited everyone in the relevant private groupings to follow the APEA through this medium.

APEA Business Manager (contact for all APEA Business and Bulletin advertising, design and typesetting) Jane Mardell APEA, PO Box 106 Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3XT Tel: +44 (0) 345 603 5507 Mobile: +44 (0) 7815 055514 email: admin@apea.org.uk

In regard to other areas of the APEA, our training courses which are provided by the APEA expert trainers have effec vely been in hiberna on. However, we are expec ng to get back to normal as soon as possible and we will con nue to offer current and relevant content to the various stakeholders. Details and dates of our various training courses can be found on our website.

As a member, you should be aware that there is a great resource available on the APEA website in our technical advice sec on, along with past ar cles on various topics of technical interest. In addi on, our technical commi ee con nue to provide advice and technical assistance and answer many and varying queries in rela on to all aspects of the service sta on.

Despite the setback of the recent Covid 19 crisis, the prepara ons for the annual APEA Live event to be held in Milton Keynes on the 19th November are progressing well. We expect to have an a rac ve line up of topics and speakers for the conference. The APEA Live event has been a great success over the last number of years and a racts many stakeholders from the industry. It is definitely the place to be for business opportuni es, informa on and networking, along with a good night out at the Awards dinner.

I look forward to seeing you all at the event again this year.

Lastly, I would like to thank all the APEA branch members for the work, me and effort put in by them, in organising their local mee ngs and technical talks for their members. APEA branches meet once or twice a year and are also an excellent networking and social opportunity for those working in the industry. In many cases it is a good opportunity to meet up with regulators, manufacturers, suppliers, equipment installers and consultants. I would again encourage you to par cipate with your local APEA branch if not already involved. Details of the contacts for each branch can be found on our website.

Publications Chairman Andy Kennedy Tel: 01302 346717 Mobile: 07469 212063 email: andykennedy@apea.org.uk Editor Brian Humm Mobile: +44 (0) 7507 478533 email: b.humm@outlook.com

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Editorial

Editorial falling in the street, zombies walking around etc. is giving people a false sense of security.

Brian Humm Editor Welcome to this somewhat extraordinary edi on of the APEA Bulle n journal, certainly the hardest introduc on I have ever had to write. Over the last few months life, as we know it, has been turned completely upside down as you all will be acutely aware of. I would firstly like to wish all our members, both corporate and individual, all the best for the future; mes are certainly going to change, and challenges will be there for everyone to tackle and overcome. Having worked within this industry for almost 40 years I know that the ability, strength and resolve that our members have in abundance will see everyone through to emerge into the future and con nue to grow.

It has been quite humbling to witness, albeit via the TV screen, the good deeds being undertaken by the people of this country.

From the heroics of the front line workers of the NHS, the shop workers who keep us supplied, the transport workers who get people to work, hospital and shopping, to the service industry, gas, electric, fuel etc. The list is endless. I have no ced that our industry has been in the forefront as well, obviously in the normal way, keeping the fuel supply chain going, but also helping and giving where needed, from major oil companies helping front line workers, to large fuel retailers helping communi es and the emergency services with supplies and free coffees etc, then moving down the scale to small businesses and individuals manufacturing masks, scrubs etc. It really goes to show that the popula on of the UK, in every walk of life, has the get up and go to chip in in mes of adversity; there really is hope for the future, a big round of applause to them all.

As I sit and write this, the politicians who run this country, advised by the scientists, have decided to relax the rules just a little bit. People are now being encouraged to venture out to work, to exercise more, to play a little sport, with restrictions.

This is a welcome boost to a lot of people but everyone has to be cautious; I think people cannot comprehend the scale of infection and severity of the situation; perhaps not seeing people

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As a genera on that has been raised with horror and epidemics portrayed in films and TV (I remember the BBC One Survivor drama series in the mid 1970’s that was quite realis c and, yes, I’m showing my age) and having seen some documentaries on the hospital ICU units at this me, and having a daughter who as an ambulance technician here in Eastbourne, who works seven days straight and has told me of the sheer scale of the opera on being played out at Eastbourne District General Hospital then I think I have a grasp on what is happening. Let’s hope that the poli cians, scien sts and government advisors have got it right this me. It’s a posi on I certainly don’t envy.

This has been an unprecedented situa on and, yes, they could have trained be er, had more equipment and PPE etc. but then hindsight is a wonderful thing. If I’d have known last night’s lo ery numbers I definitely wouldn’t be here now wri ng this.

The me spent at home for me however hasn’t been put to waste.

I have managed to finish a lot of paperwork that was in the to do tray (been there for a while I admit), I have started wri ng a new training course, rearranged my office, finished the garden, decorated another bedroom, and spent a while online looking for shopping spots on supermarket sites (a new found hobby). The only thing that I really want to do is go out to work; I didn’t realise how much I miss visi ng petrol sta ons and physically leaving the house (I have an underlying illness so have to stay in). The me will come so I will have to be pa ent.

Despite the COVID­19 situa on the prepara ons for us to hold APEA live 2020 at the stadium MK on Thursday 19th November are s ll ongoing, I for one am looking forward to this amazing event, speaking of which, have you thought of entering the APEA awards this year? It really isn’t that hard; it just requires filling in a few forms online and a aching files (if needed). That’s it, simple, go on; you know you want to!! Anyhow I digressed…any informa on for APEA live 2020 will be emailed to members and adver sed on our website; keep looking and booking for this must a end event, it will be nice for our industry to celebrate our achievements over this past few months.

Time to close for me. I would like to take me to thank a few people; Jane, who has struggled through pain these last few months, Jamie Thompson for his ar cles and obviously our members and adver sers who make this publica on possible, un l next me...

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Business Manager

Business Manager Individual/Retired members will be sent their Yearbooks by standard Royal Mail and Corporate members will receive their 5 copies by courier which are tracked, so we can follow up any non­deliveries.

You can also purchase addi onal Yearbooks on the Publica ons page of the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk.

Jane Mardell Business Manager The APEA has been very busy the last few months. The 2021 Yearbook has been completed and organising has started on APEA Live 2020.

Unfortunately I have been suffering from extremely painful scia ca since February and I am unable to sit or walk properly. I have been diagnosed and currently wai ng for an opera on on my spine. Although I already work from home, I cannot sit in the office but I am s ll working on my laptop so please contact me by email or on my mobile. As I write this I have been housebound for 15 weeks so am a bit of an expert at this isola ng thing! Hope you all keep well in the current crisis.

I am now working on the September issue of The Bulle n so if you wish to submit anything you can email your technical ar cles, press releases etc to me at admin@apea.org.uk.

2021 Yearbook Thanks to all of you that completed entries online for the 2021 Yearbook and to the adver sers who, without your bookings, we would not be able to produce this publica on.

The artwork is now at the printers and the Yearbooks will be distributed on 1st October. If you have not received your copy by the end of October please let me know and I will chase up your delivery. We only have a limited amount of spare copies so you need to contact me by the end of October if you have not received your copy.

APEA Live 2020 – 19th November Anyone wishing to book a place at the Conference, Exhibi on or Awards Dinner should go to the ‘APEA Live’ tab on the home page of the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk or you can click here to go directly to the booking website www.apealive.co.uk/. Please note there are discounts for ‘early bird’ booking.

I will be managing the APEA par cipa on and AGM part of the event and informa on and nomina on forms will be sent to all members with the September issue of The Bulle n in August.

APEA Awards The APEA Awards entry system has been launched and you will view informa on at www.apealive.co.uk Your Membership record APEA communica on to members is carried out by email. Please ensure you keep your email address and contact details up to date on your membership record by logging onto your account at www.apea.org.uk. This will ensure you do not miss out on informa on about APEA ac vity.

New Members There have been 34 new members joining during January, February and March and details can be found on page 10.

General Assistance If you need any assistance with general or technical ma ers, please do not hesitate to contact me at admin@apea.org.uk or on 0345 603 5507.

Regards Jane

APEA Business Manager (contact for all APEA Business and Bulletin advertising, design and typesetting) Jane Mardell APEA, PO Box 106 Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3XT Tel: +44 (0) 345 603 5507 Mobile: +44 (0) 7815 055514 email: admin@apea.org.uk

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New Members

New Members (Jan ­ Mar) Corporate Membership Robert Asle Rigfone Electrics Ltd Elina Banks EPS Ltd Gavin Mackinnon G & A Barnie Group Limited Darren Warters Scope Electrics Mark Cope Centaur Fuel Management Limited Mar n Hanton TUV SUD LIMITED

Richard Williams Worcestershire Regulatory Services (on behalf of Worcestershire County Council) Individual Membership John Stephenson Centaur Fuel Management Ltd R Murali Hindustan Petroleum Corpora on Ltd Jay S rzaker JTS SW Ltd Mark Masterman States of Jersey Fire & Rescue Nigel Foster

Oliver Evans Fuel Specialist Services Ltd

Iain Morgan Iain Morgan Installa ons Ltd

James Sto North West Pumps Ltd

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New Members

New Members (Jan ­ Mar) continued

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Vincent Maye Vincent Maye Electrical Installa on

Sheralee Heaviside Cumbria Trading Standards

Ian Blandin Forecourt Services

Sajid Aziz Neutral Building services Ltd

Tom Jonock Hersham Electrical Engineers Ltd

Murat Beydilli M Akaryakit Ve Muhendislik Ticaret Ltd S

Ellie Bath John Grimes Partnership Ltd

Ben Meech Sainsburys

Ian Breckon IMF Solu ons Ltd

Andrew West Fuel Storage Systems Ltd

David Shaw

Alekha Prasad

Jim Dave ATF Fuels

Ray Regan Kilkenny County Council

Lisa Waddingham Her ordshire Fire & Rescue Service

Laurence Booz Energysave Electrial Ltd

Mandeep Tumber Motor Fuel Group

Steven Mcgowan Photondale Electrical Services Ltd

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Publications Information

Publications Information 4th Edition of the Guidance for Design, Construction, Modification, Maintenance and Decommissioning of Filling Stations ­ “Blue Book” (Revised 2018) ISBN 978 0 85293 888 1 Price for hard copy APEA Member rate ­ £75 no vat Non APEA Member rate ­ £150 no vat Price for pdf version (please note the pdf version is licensed to the purchaser only and cannot be shared or printed) APEA Member rate ­ £75 plus vat Non APEA Member rate ­ pdf £150 plus vat If you wish to purchase the guide please go to the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk and click on the “Publications” page. You can select to pay by credit/debit card.

The APEA also publishes the Code of Practice for Ground floor, multi storey and underground car parks. This can be downloaded directly from the APEA website and is available to members at £11.00 and £21.00 to non APEA members.

Bulletin Magazine • The Bulletin is published four times a year with a print run of 2200.

• Free issue to APEA members (approx 1200 members worldwide) • Has international distribution and readership • Respected source of industry specific news and information • Contains relevant news items and reports from overseas • Individual, Fellow and Retired members receive one copy each and Corporate members receive 5 copies each per quarter.

The editor of The Bulletin, Brian Humm, is always on the look out for new material, so if you have something you want to be included, please email it to the APEA office at admin@apea.org.uk and it will be forwarded to Brian for approval.

Please email the text in Word format and any images as separate high resolution pdf or jpeg files to admin@apea.org.uk.

We are always pleased to receive contributions from our members and it ensures that The Bulletin remains an interesting and informative read.

Deadline dates for copy and advertising artwork 2020/2021 Issue

Copy deadline

Posting date

Sept 2020

1st July

14th August

Dec 2020

21st September

6th November

March 2021

7th December

12th February

June 2021

22nd March

7th May

Please note the deadline date for the March 2021 issue is early due to Christmas and New Year holidays.

Bulletin Advertising Discounts are available for booking in more than one issue, please contact Jane Mardell at admin@apea.org.uk for more information.

Bulletin advertisers that book in 3 or more issues in one year also receive a 50% discount off rates for advertising in the annual Yearbook, see table.

If you would like to book advertising in The Bulletin, please email your requirements to admin@apea.org.uk or call the office on 0345 603 5507. Please ensure you send your artwork to admin@apea.org.uk.

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Articles

Articles Naviga ng the Energy Evolu on

By Jen Patterson, Marketing Manager, Adler and Allan With the announcement in February that the UK is to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2035, we are entering a complex period of energy transi on which requires careful naviga on. As low carbon sources aren’t yet producing enough energy consis­ tently, we cannot simply switch off the old hydro­carbon technology. Kurt Wachter, Director, Fuel Infrastructure Division at environmental risk reduc on specialists Adler and Allan, examines this energy evolu on and the complexi es of the transi on period.

Diversifying energy infrastructure Whether your business is transport, u li es, food manufacture, telecoms, banking, data storage or even renewable energy, to meet ongoing legisla on you are likely to need to diversify your energy infrastructure and investment. At a me of transi on in the economy as a whole, energy and the use of energy will change whether you are a supplier or a consumer. Many sectors will have a long transi on APEA tel/fax 0345 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk

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Articles period of using both hydro­carbon and renewable energy sources at the same me as we migrate over. The way you navigate the transi on now, could determine your success in the future.

We shouldn’t be fooled into thinking that a green future doesn’t come with risks and liquid fuels like hydrogen or renewables are s ll poten ally hazardous and require appropriate environmental protec on measures. An effec ve transi on plan will help you stay one step ahead of your compe tors.

Diminishing skill set As we transi on to new energy sources, we will need to con nue to maintain an ageing infrastructure of hydro­carbon fuel tanks which require tradi onal skills such as tank cleaning, together with a knowledge of specialist health and safety. Hydrogen could be a big part of our future energy make­up and as a liquid fuel requires similar skills to today, albeit with differing technology. Increasingly, we are seeing these tradi onal skills diminishing as young engineers understandably future proof themselves. What will happen if the tradi onal skills run out before the technology expires?

Remaining compliant As the energy market evolves so too does the legisla on surrounding it, and not just around new technology. Recognising their age, tradi onal fuel assets are subject to more and more stringent legisla on to prevent contamina on, such as the SEPA legisla on around containment and bund efficiency. Are you aware of your ongoing legal requirements in both new and old energy technology?

Water is the enemy As a result of heightened regulatory measures to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the composi on of the fuels we use has changed drama cally in recent years, adding ever increasing amounts of non­hydrocarbon elements. When these biofuels come into contact with water, they create a microbial contamina on in the tank. Microbial contami­ na on of diesel fuel occurs when water finds its way into a tank as a result of condensa on, rainwater penetra on or absorp on from the air. This kind of contamina on not only accelerates tank corrosion, it can block lines and filters and significantly reduce the performance of the fuel itself.

As diesel is commonly used for emergency power genera on, the poten al for microbial growth exposes data centres, hospitals and

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the like to considerable opera onal and reputa on risk. Inves ng in maintenance, inspec on and remedial work should now be essen al to your opera ons, especially when you consider microbial induced corrosion can accelerate tank corrosion by as much as 1mm per year, meaning a new steel tank could fail in less than seven years.

Naviga ng the transi on Whatever sector you are in, the energy transi on will change the way you do business in the future. As technology, skills and legisla on evolve and we begin to phase out the old and welcome in the new, requirements are changing.

We are all making this transi on. Adler and Allan has always been involved in energy; we started in coal and coke, moved to liquid fuels, now our brand reflects the wider evolu on to a more diverse energy infrastructure.

To meet evolving environmental demands, Adler and Allan gives customers peace of mind in detec ng and iden fying the environ­ mental risks posed today and in the future. We have the knowledge and the exper se in­house to maintain your fuel infrastructure for as long as it is required while ensuring you remain compliant as the legisla ve landscape evolves. We know the pi alls, such as microbial ac vity in biofuels, and can advise on adjusted compliance regimes to ensure you remain opera onal. Partnering with you we will help you navigate the energy transi on, keeping your businesses strong, reducing the prospect of li ga on, costly fines and bad publicity, while reducing the threat to the environment.

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Articles

Gasoline or Petrol?

Petrol ­ started in London

By Jamie Thompson, Chairman of Technical Committee crude oil into por ons, called frac ons, of different hydrocarbon compounds (molecules consis ng of varying arrangements of carbon and hydrogen atoms) with different boiling points. Heavier kerosene/paraffin, with more carbon atoms per molecule and a higher boiling point, was easily separated from lighter gasoline, with fewer atoms and a lower boiling point, as well as from other hydrocarbon compounds and impuri es in the crude oil mix.

Kerosene was the keeper; gasoline and other compounds as well as natural gas that was o en found alongside oil deposits, were o en just burned off.

Which came first—the gas pump or the car pulling up to it?

Gasoline was around well before the inven on of the internal combus on engine and for many years was considered a useless by­product of the refining of crude oil to make kerosene/paraffin, a standard fuel for lamps through much of the 19th century. Oil refining of the day—and into the first years of the 20th century— relied on a rela vely simple dis lla on process that separated

In the UK in 1859 a chemist by the name of Eugene Carless leased some property in White Post Lane, a pleasant country lane which meandered through the small village of Hackney Wick. Mr. Carless had decided to set up a business as a refiner of oil, and having great expecta ons called the premises “Hope Works”.

In 1850 paraffin had been obtained from shale in Scotland, and in 1859 the first successful oil well had been drilled in America. In those days the main market was for burning oil

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Articles (paraffin). In addition to producing special paraffin, Carless decided to separate and refine the more volatile fractions and eventually found a market for them. Among other products he produced aniline, the basis of a new dye, and benzene which could be used for dry cleaning.

Two companies, Achille Serre and Lush and Cook set up as dry cleaners at the time close to Hope Works to take advantage of this product. Lighthouse Water White Petroleum Oil was another one of his products and led to the adoption of the lighthouse as the trade mark.

As petroleum imports from the US increased Hope Works became the leading dis llery in the UK for these crude oils. Expansion brought financial problems to the company through lack of investment and in 1872 the control of the company passed to J H Leonard. Carless became the works chemist and the company traded as Carless, Capel and Leonard.

The company expanded their products and included something called gasoline which was then sold to the gas companies for enriching their town gas. They made naptha for flare lamps, and solvent naptha for making rubber solu on. Their pentane was accepted as the fuel to be used in the standard lamp for determi­ na on of luminosity.

In 1890 Daimler engines were being fi ed to launches and only Carless could supply the required fuel for these. This fuel was called “Launch Spirit” but was later called Petrol. Owing to a technical hitch the name “Petrol” was never registered as a trade name, but it was generally recognised for some years to be the name of Carless’s fuel only.

The Company itself was also to go on and forge close links with Frederick Henry Royce who with Charles Rolls formed the Rolls Royce Car Company in 1906 and Carless, Capel & Leonard became their preferred supplier of the me.

This fuel came to be in great demand as the use of motor vehicles increased. The very first Brighton run which was held to celebrate the end of the “red flag era” was run en rely on Carless Petrol.

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Articles

In 1890 Hope Works was severely damaged by fire and in 1891 the London County Council, the petroleum licensing authority, refused to renew their licence. The difficul es were overcome following discussions and agreement to complete certain improvements within a me period to operate safely.

The years from 1900 to 1930 saw a great increase in the use of petrol but the lack of finance caused the company to lag behind in the race which saw the emergence of the major oils at the me; Anglo American Oil Company selling “Pra s fuel”, Anglo Iranian Oil Company, and Shell all involved leaving the company to concentrate on solvents and leaving the motor trade to others.

There was a reprieve in 1930 when they produced a high octane spirit from coal tar which they called “Coalene”. The Royal Air Force became interested and by 1937 every fighter squadron in the country was using it. The company then decided to sell it to the public and the first resale pump was opened in a filling station operated by Brew Brothers in Kensington. A serious depression in the coal industry at the time gave this product a popular boost with slogans like “Petrol from coal – keep the miners at work”. The outbreak of war put paid to this product but the company adapted and made many tons of Toluene use for the manufacture of TNT. As a young petroleum inspector in training I was escorted to Hope Works as part of my training and found that Hope Works was no longer in a pleasant country lane but in the industrial area of Hackney. They no longer produced any petrol but produced industrial solvents which at the me were s ll licensed under the Petroleum Acts.

I was shown what were the oldest licensed underground tanks in London at the me da ng back to the 1890’s which were about to be made safe and removed.

Royal Air Force Biggin Hill

If you travel to many parts of the world you will of course hear the words Gasoline or Gas but those associated with the UK s ll use the word Petrol, which was named by Carless, Capel and Leonard, o en referred to as the “Pioneers of Petrol”.

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Articles

Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars

By Jamie Thompson, Chairman of Technical Committee The first signs of the complete banning of both petrol and diesel cars have been announced in a road in the City of London where levels of air quality regularly exceed the legal limits. The ban in Beech Street which runs through a tunnel under the Barbican Estate will be in place seven days a week 24 hours a day.

The only vehicles that will be allowed are Hydrogen or Electric vehicles that have zero emissions from their tailpipe.

Hybrid vehicles that run on both combus on engine and ba ery power will also be allowed provided they are capable of being driven for at least 20 miles in a zero emission mode.

It is expected a er this trial that other streets in the City of London will also eventually be included in an effort to reduce pollu on in these built up areas.

The City of London has indicated that it will bring substan al health benefits to those who live and work in the area and help reduce the 40,000 deaths a year caused by air pollu on.

Hackney and Islington Councils also banned petrol and diesel vehicles from 9 streets in their areas, the ban being in place during the morning and evening rush hours 5 days a week.

Bristol has plans to ban all private diesel vehicles from a city centre zone during weekdays but will not affect petrol cars.

Automa c number plate recogni on will be used to monitor vehicles passing through these roads and motorists will be fined £130 for contravening the restric ons.

It is expected that other authorities and roads will be included in the schemes.

A Job with a View

By Natalie O'Neill, A & G Group One of the perks of covering Cornwall at A&G, both for our own customers and through subcontrac ng for others, is the incredible scenery! With so many marinas and harbours in the South West, we find ourselves working with views like this quite regularly, which are o en enjoyed with a lunch break on the beach.

Last year one of our customers, a local fuel company called Heltor, bought the fuel installa on at Mevagissey Harbour. Mevagissey is a tradi onal Cornish fishing village on the South Coast, about 5 miles south of St Austell. Its harbour is a working fishing harbour

with quaint narrow streets leading down to it. Having worked with Heltor for many years on their other sites, they came to A&G to upgrade the fuel equipment and rewire the site.

The electrical works were undertaken by our lead electrician, who is CompEx qualified, and it was also a great job to show our appren ce electrician who started with us last year.

Marinas require a few more considera ons than inland sites, not least because they have to contend with exposure to the harsh

Working on a harbour or marina

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Articles condi ons and have the equipment to withstand that. In addi on you have the issue of access for work vans and delivery tankers to the smaller sites, like Mevagissey. There are also specific health and safety implica ons when working close to water and having the general public on site ­ especially with the influx of holiday­ makers in the summer months!

Marina and harbour sites need equipment that’s able to withstand exposure to the elements. We use Pumptronics C­Series pumps with the coastal spec panels and stainless steel pipework for applica ons like this, and ensure the tanks are finished with high grade paint.

At Mevagissey, we installed a Pumptronics C­Series pump with stainless steel motorised hose reel, keeping their exis ng tank and fuel management system.

With the fuel control being managed off­site, it was necessary to have wetstock gauging in place. As the tank drawings were unavailable, we first had to calculate the tank dimensions, and then set­up the gauge on the so ware.

With the changeover of staff managing the fuel, our Technical Director, Laurence, trained the new team on the fuel management so ware, and we con nue to support them through their maintenance and support contract.

We will soon be adding the HTEC payment terminal to allow the marina to operate a 24 hour service and accept credit and debit cards, making it more efficient for current users, and encouraging more trade throughout the busy summer months in Cornwall.

Choosing the right equipment for a harbour or marina

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For installa on, maintenance or repair enquiries, contact the A&G office on 01579 344503.

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Aral see a Future for Petrol Sta ons in New Report

By Jamie Thompson, Chairman of Technical Committee German Oil Company Aral has conducted a study into the future of mobility together with the German Aerospace Centre (DLR).

supply of autonomous vehicles. According to DLR, by 2040 they will already account for 25% of the total fleet.

The company has found that as distance travelled by the average vehicle user will increase by around 24% by 2040, there will s ll be a need for fuel pumps, with two­thirds of vehicles s ll using highly refined petrol and diesel fuels, although many of these will be u lising hybrid technology.

A decisive factor in the development of mobility and the service station offer is the mix of future drive technologies. According to DLR, cars will increasingly use hybrid drive in 2040. In this segment, petrol and diesel hybrids will prevail at 68% for new passenger car registrations. Plug­in hybrids are also finding increasing sales with a 28% share. According to calculations by the DLR, petrol or diesel­powered vehicles, including hybrid propulsion, account for two­thirds of the total number of vehicles. However, electrification is also progressing. The report says that without changes in the political framework, 1.3 million electric cars will be on the roads in the future. Of the rapidly growing number of commercial vehicles in 2040, 13% will be powered by electricity.

The study, Petrol Sta on of the Future, suggests that despite a falling popula on, Germans will cover 900 billion kilometers by car and commercial vehicle in 2040. This represents a significant increase in mileage, even though the number of people falling by 4.7 million over the same period. Commercial vehicles will cover double the mileage ­ even in the big city. This is mainly due to the growing e­ commerce business and increasing freight transport performance.

However, private car traffic will decrease by 5% by this me.

One explana on for this is new mobility service providers, which are taking over transport services in connec on with the growing

In the fuel business, the number of dispensers will be reduced in favour of charging stations. With more electric vehicles and improved technology, these will also be economical in petrol

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Articles station operation. This is especially true for Ultra­Fast Charging (UFC) columns of up to 350 kW, where the battery can be charged on suitable cars in five minutes for a range of up to 145 kilometres. Also, future tank robots could take over refuelling or loading.

“The petrol sta on will certainly con nue to play an important role in our mobility in the future. With new func ons, it can become a hub in our everyday lives”, summarised Barbara Lenz, Director of the Ins tute for Transport Research of the German Aerospace Centre. “However, a lot will change in the offer. The three classic pillars of fuel business, shop and car wash are

retained, but must be adapted to technological changes and changing customer needs.”

Aral sees itself well prepared for the coming changes with a na onwide dense filling sta on network of 2,450 sta ons and around two million customers daily. “As long as people move, there will be a role and poten al for the petrol sta on,” explains Patrick Wendeler, Chief Execu ve Officer of Aral. “Today, as in the future, it will be important that the offer of the individual sta ons meets the specific customer requirements in the environment. Our customers and their needs are the key drivers for the development of our business. You decide what will ul mately prevail in the market.”

Re­imaging of Forecourt Wash Facili es

By Andy Kennedy, Business Development Director, Global­MSI Petrol Sign based in Doncaster has recently seen a large increase in requests to refurbish and re­image car wash and jet wash facili es in the UK forecourt market. With the current challenging trading climate operators are increasingly looking at improving the look of their vale ng offer, but without the high cost of replacing facili es. With their signware and cladding skills combined with state of the art vinyl prin ng capabili es, Petrol Sign are fully equipped to pull these projects together.

The work can range from simply vinyling over old stained glazing panels with a graphic to a full strip down, re­cladding, new lights, pain ng and vinyl pictures. There is an especially high demand for striking images to the exterior of the wash facili es to a ract poten al customers into the facili es. These range from full size vinyl images of cars to bubble designs with customer facing text or messages. With the latest technology in vinyl prin ng, these images can be of extremely high defini on and quality. Another common request is the use on contravision. This is a special technique where the vinyl image is visible on the outside of a wash window but is virtually clear on the inside and the customer can see out to stop it being claustrophobic inside.

A recent project in Wentworth consisted of a wash building where the exis ng facility looked very red with faded and dirty cladding, dim lights and window panels damaged with years of chemical exposure. The wash was completely stripped of old cladding and new white panelling installed throughout. All the wash machinery was stripped down, painted and new graphics applied. On the outside the old windows had full length high resolu on picture vinyls applied to complete the new look. Finally new lights were installed to make the wash bright and invi ng for customers. The customer was

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Articles extremely pleased with the final result and customers have been commen ng on how much more appealing the wash facility is a er the refurbishment work.

Petrol Sign has also been busy adding large vinyl high resolu on graphics to brand new wash buildings as completed on the new Shell site in Frome. Adding high resolu on pictures to vale ng units seems to be increasing in popularity to try and differen ate new washes from the compe on, driving new business by a rac ng passing trade to the facility. Again, with their own high quality vinyl prin ng facility and installa on crews, Petrol Sign is ideally placed to assist the forecourt operators with these adver sing products. For further details contact Paul Firth, tel: 07502 271491, email: paul.firth@petrol­sign.com.

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News Texaco network in Northern Ireland grows by 30% Texaco has acquired three different sites in Northern Ireland as it con nues with its expansion in the region.

Valero has recently added three new sites to the Texaco brand growing their site numbers in Northern Ireland by over 30% in the last 12 months and further strengthening the company’s position in the region.

Having brought DCC’s fuel terminal in Belfast to strengthen their supply posi on in 2018 Valero has been able to offer a more compe ve service for the region’s fuel retailers. This has been supported by the appointment of a new sales manager, Samantha Passi to oversee the development of Texaco and reinforce Valero’s commitment to Northern Ireland.

“My aim when I started was to show retailers how committed Valero is to the region and how we want to work with retailers to help them deliver a reliable and more competitive service for

their customers. I’m thoroughly pleased we’ve been able to achieve this and it’s fantastic so many retailers have switched over to the Texaco brand,” said Samantha Passi, who joined the Valero team in February 2019.

One of the latest sites to sign up with Texaco is Henderson’s Seagoe Filling Sta on in Portadown, County Armagh. Owned by Henderson Retail, one of Northern Ireland’s largest independent fuel site operators, the filling sta on used to be under the BP brand for a number of years. Henderson Retail has sold Texaco fuel at their Saintfield Road site in nearby Lisburn since 2014.

Also new to the Texaco brand is the Woods Supermarket Ltd owned sites, Tandragee Service Sta on and Dobbin Road Service Sta on, both in County Armagh and both previously Topaz branded.

“We wanted to offer our customers a strong forecourt image and a rewarding loyalty programme,” site owner Philip Woods commented.

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Logis cs businesses need more financial support, says Irish associa on A new survey shows that 71% of logis cs businesses have seen a drop in revenue since the start of the pandemic.

The Irish government needs to provide addi onal financial support to logis cs businesses to keep supply chains resilient during the Covid­19 outbreak, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI).

The organisa on’s Covid­19 Impact Survey shows that 71% of logis cs businesses have seen a drop in revenue since the start of the pandemic.

“While the logistics sector is vital in the fight against Covid­19 – it is responsible for keeping supermarket shelves stocked and ensuring essential PPE (personal protective equipment) is getting to the most vulnerable and deserving front line workers – overall demand for services is declining and all businesses across our industry are impacted,” said Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI.

The survey, which took place between 30 March and 12 April 2020, shows the pandemic has impacted logis cs businesses nega vely in a variety of ways, including their ability to undertake business planning (reported by 90%), source supplies (reported by 85%) and the availability of staff (reported by 76%). In the first month of the pandemic, 17% of respondents saw customers go out of business, while more than 30% of respondents who work as commercial drivers report being denied access to sanita on facili es while doing their jobs.

The associa on asks the Irish Government to make the process of applying for government­backed loans more accessible; expand the criteria for the salary subsidy to include a reduc on in turnover of 20% instead of 25%; and develop a clear roadmap on how to get individuals back to work a er the lockdown.

FTAI represents some of the largest freight and passenger operators in Ireland, with more than 25,000 employees and 10,000 vehicles opera ng between them.

BP launches ini a ves during coronavirus crisis BP Oil UK Limited is working to offer free fuel for UK emergency services vehicle, and free delivery of food and convenience purchases.

BP is working with its partners and suppliers to use its UK fuels business and network of retail sites to provide support to essen al services, older members of society and all people staying at home in the UK during the current coronavirus pandemic.

Firstly, BP supply free fuel to the UK’s emergency services vehicles during the current crisis. Through BP’s own fuel cards and an arrangement with fuel card provider Allstar – whose cards are also used widely throughout the UK’s emergency services – ambulance, fire and police service vehicles will be able to fill up without being charged for the cost of fuel at BP’s network of 1,200 retail sites na onally. This includes both BP­operated and dealer­operated sites and will include charging of electric vehicles through BP Chargemaster. This ini a ve was in place from 21 March.

Secondly, from 23 March BP offered delivery of food and convenience goods purchased from its network of company­ owned convenience stores without delivery charge. Building on its exis ng rela onship, BP is in the process of expanding the number of its retail sites from which Deliveroo deliveries can be ordered and is working to arrange for delivery charges to be waived.

Deliveries of both M&S products and other convenience goods in stock will be able to be arranged and no premium will be charged on delivered items.

“This crisis is affec ng every part of society and all us of are trying to do what we can to help. It is vital that we support those on whom we all depend, as well as the most vulnerable in our communi es. We have iden fied two ways where we can use our resources and presence around the country to make a small contri­ bu on. We will con nue to look for other opportuni es, taking advice from the authori es, as the country’s response con nues to evolve,” said chief execu ve officer, Bernard Looney.

First weekend of coronavirus saw a 20% increase in drive­offs The Bri sh Oil Security Syndicate implements resilience procedures to maintain Payment Watch services during health crisis.

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a 21% increase in reports of Drive­Off incidents. This indicates that during these tes ng mes forecourt retailers should be more vigilant,” said Kevin Eastwood, execu ve director at BOSS.

BOSS has implemented its resilience procedures to ensure that it is able to provide forecourt operators with a full level of service during the coronavirus crisis. The move comes as BOSS recorded an increase of more than 20% in Drive­Offs during the weekend of 21/22 March 2020.

“BOSS has introduced its resilience procedures to ensure that the BOSS Payment Watch scheme con nues to operate during this crisis and help fuel retailers to support customers who make a genuine mistake when paying for fuel whilst deterring criminal ac vity.”

“We are monitoring the level and type of forecourt crime incidents closely and during the weekend of 21/22 March 2020 we received

The firm is monitoring the level and type of forecourt crime incidents closely and has asked for retailers to be more vigilant.

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Fuel tank stolen Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Westhampton Beach police are searching for the thief — or thieves — who stole a fuel tank weighing more than 6,500 pounds from a Westhampton Beach parking lot. The tank, which contained about 500 gallons of diesel,

went missing from a parking lot at Lashley Beach on Dune Road, Suffolk, Suffolk police reported. The tank has a tracking/ID number of 528TC27. Police are offering a reward of up to £5,000 for informa on that leads to an arrest.

Man fined for dangerous condi on of road tanker Sligo businessman, Damien McPartland, Sligo Fuels, Deepwater Quay, Sligo was convicted and fined €1,500 for failing to ensure a tank­vehicle registered to the company of which he is a director, had been subjected to an annual mechanical inspec on.

Mr McPartland, represented by Gerry McGovern, pleaded guilty to seven different counts relating to offences under the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and the Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations. The offences were dated to May 9, 2018 at Cornaman, Glenfarne, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim and all centred on a single tank­vehicle carrying flammable material which was stopped at a vehicle inspection checkpoint.

The offences included failing to ensure the vehicle had been subjected to an annual mechanical inspection; failing to ensure a certificate of approval was carried in the vehicle; failing to ensure the shell (tank) of the vehicle was subject to intermediate inspection; failing to ensure the vehicle was signed with Class 3

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hazard signage and environmental hazardous substance marks; failing to ensure the vehicle carried a self­standing warning sign, safety glasses and a spill kit; failing to appoint a dangerous goods officer and failing to inform the Health and Safety Authority the identity of the vehicle’s dangerous goods safety advisor by the required date.

Barrister, Donal Keane, directed by State Solicitor, Noel Farrell, appeared on behalf of the prosecu on in the case. Appearing before Judge Kevin P Kilrane at Manorhamilton District Court, HSA vehicle inspector, Stephen McGarry, explained he had carried out a rou ne check of the vehicle on May 9, when he discovered a number of issues. He said he spoke with the driver of the vehicle and asked that it be returned to the company’s Manorhamilton depot. Mr McGarry said following his inspec on he also issued a number of fixed penalty no ces totalling €2,400 which he noted had not been paid.

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Speaking on behalf of his client, defending solicitor, Gerry McGovern said Mr McPartland owned four fuel distribu on companies and was a significant employer. “(Mr McPartland) runs two opera ons in Sligo and in many ways these are a credit to him,” said Mr McGovern. “He is a hard working man and there is an awful lot of regula ons he has to abide by, and he does his utmost to comply.” Asked by Judge Kilrane why Mr McPartland had not opted to pay the fines issued by the HSA inspector, Mr McGovern explained that “He was hoping there would be a lesser figure offered or that he would be given a chance to deal with this another way.” He said that he had not been employed as Mr McPartland’s legal advisor at the me and that he had “come into this ma er very

late in the day”, when the op on of paying the fines was no longer there. He asked the court to take into account Mr McPartland’s character emphasising his contribu on to employment in the area and sta ng that he “ran very well operated premises in Sligo”.

Jude Kilrane said he believed the offence rela ng to the failure to have the tank­vehicle mechanically inspected annually was the most serious and he convicted and fined Mr McPartland €1,500 in rela on to this. He struck out the offences of failing to ensure a cer ficate of approval was carried in the vehicle no ng “if he didn’t have one, he couldn’t carry one in this vehicle”. The remaining offences were all marked as proven and taken into considera on.

Fuel retailer pleads guilty and fined £60,000 for selling petrol in a drinks bo le Petrogas UK Ltd, operator of the Applegreen Petrol Sta on on Woodbridge Road in Ipswich, has been successfully prosecuted by Suffolk County Council’s Trading Standards.

At Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court (6 March 2020), the company pleaded guilty to charges of selling petrol in an unsuitable container and failing to adequately train a staff member in the lawful sale of petrol. Petrogas UK Ltd was fined £60,000, ordered to pay £5,770 in costs and a vic m surcharge of £170.

As revealed in court, the charges relate to a transac on on 13 May 2019 at their Woodbridge Road branch. Filmed on CCTV, Mrs Fiona Foster purchased a bo le of drink from the petrol sta on shop, poured the contents onto the forecourt and filled the empty bo le with petrol from a pump. This petrol was then used at an incident for which Mrs Foster has since admi ed a empted murder and arson.

Although these consequences were not taken into account in the verdict, the judge said that “the public was put at risk” and

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A Suffolk County Council Trading Standards spokesperson, said: “Businesses must comply with the rules and have prac ces in place to keep their staff and the public safe. Petrol can only be dispensed into suitable containers, which must be clearly labelled with the words PETROL and HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.’’ “Petrogas UK Ltd failed to do this at their premises on Woodbridge Road, breaching health and safety standards. We will con nue to work with businesses to ensure petrol is stored and handled safely, but we will take ac on when we need to.”

Councillor Richard Rout, Cabinet Member for Environment and Public Protec on at Suffolk County Council, said “Our Trading Standards officers regularly work alongside local businesses, giving them advice and informa on to operate safely. But we will prosecute when necessary, in order to protect the public.

“This successful prosecu on shows the variety of work which our officers carry out every day, to keep us all safe. If you ever have concerns about a poten al scam, faulty product or poor service, I encourage you to report it.” You can report such ac vity, in confidence, by contac ng the na onal Ci zens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133.

Asda fined a er red diesel spill Asda Stores Ltd was convicted at Belfast Magistrates Court of causing pollu on to the Six Mile Water River at Ballyclare. Asda pleaded guilty and was fined a total of £7,500 plus £15 Offender Levy.

Detailing the incident, a Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) statement read: “On February 11, 2019 a water quality inspector (WQI) ac ng on behalf of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and duty emergency pollu on officer (DEPO) responded to a number of reports of oil present in the Six Mile Water at Ballyclare. “The inspectors began to inves gate the report of pollu on associated with a spill of red diesel fuel on the Asda Ballyclare site. Together with representa ves from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, the NIEA officials inspected the delivery yard where the spill of red diesel had occurred.

“The NIEA officials observed two integrally bunded tanks adjacent to a large generator, fuel oil/red diesel was observed on the ground surrounding the tanks.” The department added: “A site drainage channel was located to the rear of the tanks. The overflow from the bunded area at one of the tanks was the source of the problem.

“The NIEA officials and NIFRS proceeded to a culvert discharge to the Six Mile Water adjacent to the Six­mile Leisure Centre car park where they observed red diesel ac vely discharging to the river.

“NIEA officials deployed oil absorbent booms preven ng further discharges of oil to the river. The oil interceptor within the Asda site was emp ed by a clean­up company, who also carried out a clean­up and remedia on of the affected area adjacent to the impacted culvert. “In accordance with procedures a statutory sample of the red diesel was collected and analysed.”

Hot stuff!!

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a recall on a batch of popular hot chili sauce over concerns that its contents could explode. The authority has recalled 740ml bo les of Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce with a best before date of March 2021 as it says there is a “risk of the contents exploding once the bo le is opened”.

The FSAI said the sauce could irritate eyes or skin if this happens.

Members of the public are advised to return affected bo les of the hot sauce to the loca on they were purchased from, or else to dispose of them. A spokeswoman for the authority said that it could not confirm the reason for the possible cause of explosion but said that such a risk some mes occurred when gas in the product built up as a result of spoilage or uncontrolled fermenta on.

Certas Energy launches learning and wellbeing platform for forecourts Certas Energy Dealer Rewards is available to all Gulf and Pace dealer employees at no addi onal cost. UK Fuel supplier Certas Energy has launched Certas Energy Dealer Rewards, a new online resource that offers free access to personal wellbeing tools, learning courses and discounts.

to support professional growth, with categories including Business & Management, Health & Psychology, Technology and more.

Certas Energy Dealer Rewards provides wellbeing programmes that can help forecourt retailers and their employees to improve their personal wellbeing and navigate these challenging mes, according to the fuel supplier.

“Our team is working non­stop to find crea ve solu ons to support our dealers and their workforce throughout and beyond this na onal emergency. What has been difficult for many people is finding new ways to spend the addi onal hours we are all at home ­ whether it’s business as usual or not,” said Richard Billington, Retail Director at Certas Energy.

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“With its wide range of learning and wellbeing tools, we hope our colleagues will find the pla orm to be a useful resource for personal and professional development as we prepare for the me when we can all return to normality,” added Billington.

Certas Energy is the largest supplier to independent fuel retailers in Britain, with over 130 depots, over 900 tankers and 2,300 employees together supplying more than 1,200 retail outlets na onwide, including a network of 500 Gulf­branded forecourts.

Euro Garages acquires four sites in Liverpool Euro Garages, the Global forecourt operator, will increase its presence in Liverpool with the new acquisi ons.

the loca ons each serves whether for passing traffic, local businesses or residents,” said David Myers, property director at Euro Garages.

The loca ons in Aintree, Maghull, Huyton and Knowsley are at various stages of development and were all purchased for undisclosed sums.

The sites will include a convenience store and food and drink services including a drive­thru Starbucks.

“We will push ahead with the delivery of these service sta ons as soon as possible as we see these offering an important amenity to

Founded in 2001 by the Issa family, United Kingdom based EG Group is a leading petrol forecourt retail convenience operator with nearly 5,400 sites across the world.

PRA calls on government to revive free to use cash machines During the Pandemic, many ATM’s were running out of cash as providers are stopping their delivery services. The Petrol Retailers Associa on (PRA) has asked the Government to ensure free access to ATM’s to make cash available.

“Never has the widespread availability of cash been so important, particularly that which is free to access,” said Brian Madderson, PRA Chairman, regarding a collaborative letter sent to the Chancellor, the Rt Hon. Rishi Sunak, urging him to ensure all

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The PRA has contributed to and signed a le er to the Chancellor alongside Posi ve Money, Rural Services Network, Responsible Finance, and Note Machine, in order to encourage the Treasury to put access to cash legisla on as an immediate priority.

The PRA has previously wri en to the Chancellor regarding this issue, leading to the announcement during the March Budget of access to cash legisla on being brought forward, but the collabo­ ra ve group have said that there is not the me to wait for this to happen, and the Government must act immediately.

They are asking for the Government to reverse the cuts made

to the interchange fee paid by banks to ATM providers for cash withdrawals for the duration of the COVID­19 crisis, as without this, ATM providers will have to stop their delivery operations, closing a majority of their machines and switching the remaining ones to pay to use. The coronavirus outbreak has further impacted ATM infrastructure, as the providers have seen revenues cut in half over the last two weeks due to the lockdown.

Madderson continued: “Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people depend on cash for their daily lives, such as for food that is being delivered for them, so making this service free to access is essential for minimising the impact of COVID­19 on them and their communities.”

GASREC hits record demand for LNG and CNG vehicle fuels The company has recorded a five­fold increase in sales of gas across its commercial vehicle refuelling network in the first quarter of 2020, versus the same period in 2019.

temporarily as European truck production is largely halted due to COVID­19, limiting the opportunity for new gas­powered vehicles to enter the market.

This record growth follows an influx of new trucks into the market running on compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquified natural gas (LNG) – with demand in March 2020 exceeding the previous peak of September 2014, at the height of the Euro­5 dual fuel era.

Gasrec counts three supermarket chains amongst its major customers – recording heavy fleet u lisa on during March in the ba le to keep shelves and RDCs stocked. “But that’s been largely balanced, as in other areas we’ve seen a small volume of customer vehicles – those not carrying essen al goods – being temporarily parked up,” says Westco .

“The growth we have seen has been phenomenal, with volumes more than doubling between the final quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2020,” explains James Westcott, Chief Commercial Officer at Gasrec.

Registra ons of gas­powered 44­tonners has played a big role, together with the general realisa on from the industry that gas represents the best opportunity right now to significantly reduce emissions and running costs.”

Gasrec now expects its CNG and LNG volumes to flatten

Demand for gas year­to­date is currently split approximately 70/30 in terms of LNG versus CNG, with LNG proving most popular for vehicles requiring maximum range.

Gasrec supplies fleets from a network of eight refuelling facili es, with its flagship 24/7 site at the Daventry Interna onal Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) – Europe’s largest dedicated natural gas refuelling sta on. At maximum u lisa on, DIRFT has the capacity to refuel 700 heavy goods vehicles per day.

Liquid fuels industry welcomes introduc on of E10 The trade association for the liquid fuels distribution industry, UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association UKIFDA welcomes the introduction of E10 petrol at filling stations across the UK. “We have expressed our full support for the Government’s proposals to replace the 95 E5 Premium grade petrol with E10 petrol, and think a direct replacement is the right way to ensure successful implementation and take up by consumers,” said Guy Pulham, UKIFDA Chief Executive.

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contains up to 5% bioethanol.

“The introduction of E10 petrol would drastically reduce emissions from petrol vehicles according to the Government, it could lead to a CO2 saving of 750,000 tonnes, which is equivalent in emissions reductions to taking up to 350,000 cars off the road every year,” added Pulham.

Since 2011, all modern petrol cars have been designed to use E10 effectively, and most petrol cars since 2000 have also been certified to use the proposed blend. However, there is still a small number of older and classic cars not able to use E10, which is why the Government is proposing the ongoing availability of E5 petrol.

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Gas filling sta on for heavy­duty vehicles to open in Southwest The gas filling station to open in Lieto in summer 2020 will serve long­haul transport by providing low­emission LNG and biogas LBG as fuels. The energy company Gasum is increasing the opportunities to fill up with gas in Southwest Finland with the opening of a new filling station serving heavy­duty vehicles in summer 2020. Located in the Avanti business and industrial area of Lieto, the station will provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied biogas (LBG) for the needs of long­haul transport.

“The ini a ve for a vehicle fuelled with cleaner energy came from our contractor, Lidl Finland. Since as a company we have always been interested in the latest innova ons and responsible solu ons in the industry, we were immediately excited by the idea. We got together to think over the various alterna ves and in the end decided on LNG, since it is perfect for driving long distances. The decision was also supported by the new gas filling sta on on highway 10, since the loca on is brilliant for our runs,” says Teemu Mikkola, who owns logis cs company, Harri Mikkola Ky.

The new gas filling station in Lieto together with the existing filling station in Turku will serve logistics customers and companies in Southwest Finland. For logistics company Kuljetus Harri Mikkola, which operates out of Oripää and Kaarina, the new filling station has allowed the company to place an order for its first LNG­fuelled vehicle. Kuljetus Harri Mikkola operates contract runs for Lidl Finland and alternative fuels are a significant way for the company to reduce emissions and stand out from the competition.

“The heavy­duty transport filling station being built in Lieto is part of our network of filling stations in the Nordic countries and adds to it in Finland while strengthening the possibilities for heavy­duty transport to fill up in Southwestern Finland. Liquefied natural gas and biogas are an environmentally aware solution that is in reach today to respond to the growing challenges posed by emissions in heavy­duty transport. In addition to which using gas can deliver savings in fuel costs,” says Markus Kaarlela, Development Manager, Traffic, Gasum.

Volvo Group, Daimler Truck AG team up in hydrogen fuel cell venture Two leading companies in the commercial vehicle industry, Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group, have signed a preliminary non­ binding agreement to establish a new joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize hydrogen fuel cell systems for heavy­ duty vehicle applica ons and other use cases.

The companies signed a preliminary agreement to jointly develop, produce and commercialize fuel cell systems for heavy­ duty vehicles.

Daimler will consolidate all its current fuel cell activities in the joint venture. The Volvo Group will acquire 50% in the joint venture for the sum of approximately EUR 0.6 billion on a cash and debt free basis.

The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG will be 50/50 partners in the joint venture, which will operate as an independent and autonomous entity, with Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group continuing to be competitors in all other areas of business.

Joining forces will decrease development costs for both companies and accelerate the market introduction of fuel cell systems in products used for heavy­duty transport and demanding long­haul applications.

The common goal is for both companies to offer heavy­duty vehicles with fuel cells for demanding long­haul applica ons in series produc on in the second half of the decade. In addi on, other automo ve and non­automo ve use cases are also part of the new joint venture’s scope.

To enable the joint venture, Daimler Trucks is bringing together all group­wide fuel cell ac vi es in a new Daimler Truck fuel cell unit.

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The joint venture will include the opera ons in Nabern/Germany (currently headquarters of the Mercedes­Benz Fuel Cell GmbH) with produc on facili es in Germany and Canada.

The signed preliminary agreement is non­binding. A final agreement is expected by Q3 and closing before year­end 2020.

All poten al transac ons are subject to examina on and approval by the responsible compe on authori es.

“Truly CO2­neutral transport can be accomplished through electric drive trains with energy coming either from batteries or by converting hydrogen on board into electricity. For trucks to cope with heavy loads and long distances, fuel cells are one important answer and a technology where Daimler has built up significant expertise through its Mercedes­Benz fuel cell unit over the last two decades. This joint initiative with the Volvo Group is a milestone in bringing fuel cell powered trucks and buses onto our roads,” said Martin Daum, Chairman of the Board of Management Daimler Truck AG and Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG. “Using hydrogen as a carrier of green electricity to power electric trucks in long­haul operations is one important part of the puzzle, and a complement to battery electric vehicles and renewable fuels. Combining the Volvo Group and Daimler’s experience in this area to accelerate the rate of development is good both for our customers and for society as a whole. By forming this joint venture, we are clearly showing that we believe in hydrogen fuel cells for commercial vehicles. But for this vision to become reality, other companies and institutions also need to support and contribute to this development, not least in order to establish the fuel infrastructure needed,” commented Martin Lundstedt, Volvo Group President and CEO.

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Increase in CNG vehicles Registrations of natural gas commercial vehicles increased by more than 30% over the past year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). A total of 14,313 CNG commercial vehicles were registered in Europe during the past year, according to figures by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Compared to the 10,839 units registered in 2018, the segment grew by 32.1%.

vehicle segment, an increase of 27% compared to 2018. In second place, Spain recorded 1,858 registrations, while Belgium came third with 1,281 registrations.

Italy is Europe’s largest market for light­duty vehicles powered by gas ­ in 2019, 6,293 units were registered in the commercial

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Associa on (ACEA) represents the 16 major Europe­based car, van, truck and bus makers.

With 1,147 units sold and an increase of 46% compared to 2018, France ranks fourth in the European market, just ahead of Sweden (1,081) and Germany (1,003).

LPG cylinder explosion in India causes fatali es Six members of a family were killed, and a further person was injured in an LPG cylinder explosion that took place in the Maitra area of the Ramban district.

Four members, including a mother and three daughters, died immediately while two others died later at a Military Hospital in Udhampur. The police reported that around 8pm, the LPG cylinder caught fire and engulfed the en re area. “Most of the family members

were inside the house at the me of the incident and four of them died immediately, three cri cally injured people were taken to the hospital where two of them died today,” said a police officer. The deceased were iden fied as Darshana Devi, a resident of Tanger, Maitra, her daughters Ashu Devi (13), Santosh Devi (7), Priyanka Devi (3) Anita Devi (5) and her son Jagir Chand (1.5). Another person Pritam Singh (34), a resident of Blowet, Ramban, is undergoing treatment at the hospital. The police have launched an inves ga on as to the cause of the incident.

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BP supercomputer to aid global healthcare researchers in race to halt COVID­19 BP has joined a White House­led consor um, dona ng high­ performance compu ng power and scien fic exper se to accelerate research on the global pandemic.

BP has joined forces with the U.S. government, leading universi es and the world’s largest technology companies by providing access to its supercomputer to help researchers halt the spread of COVID­19.

BP will donate its significant supercompu ng capability to the public­private consor um formed in March 2020 by the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, the U.S. Department of Energy and IBM. The group, known as the COVID­19 High Performance Compu ng Consor um, will pool resources and exper se from Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microso , Hewle Packard Enterprise, BP and others. They aim to provide COVID­19 researchers worldwide with access to the most powerful high­performance compu ng resources that can significantly advance the pace of scien fic discovery in the fight to stop the virus.

“The world is rallying together in response to this pandemic and our biosciences experts, computer scien sts and mathema cians

are proud to play their part by suppor ng ground­breaking and poten ally life­saving research,” said David Eyton, BP’s execu ve vice president of Innova on & Engineering. “We’re all in this together and BP is working with governments and communi es to do everything we can to help fight this pandemic.”

BP will provide access to its Centre for High­Performance Compu ng (CHPC) in Houston, which houses one of the world’s largest supercomputers for commercial research and processes enormous amounts of data for BP. It has 16.3 petaflops of compu ng capability, allowing it to process more than 16 million billion calcula ons per second and complete a problem in an hour that would take a laptop nine years. The Centre’s staff include experts in data science, applied mathema cs, and systems architecture.

BP will also make available the exper se of its Biosciences Centre, located in San Diego, California. The centre consists of dozens of scien sts who have capabili es in biological sciences, chemical engineering and chemistry, and works across BP to support many aspects of its opera ons. These scien sts will work closely with BP’s high­performance compu ng team to understand research proposals as they come in and help priori ze work.

Hydrogen fuelling now available in Dortmund The federal state of North Rhine­Westphalia now has 18 fuelling sta ons for fuel­cell vehicles.

North Rhine­Westphalia (NRW) remains at the forefront of German federal states in the development of hydrogen filling sta on infrastructure. H2 MOBILITY Deutschland and its shareholders Shell and Air Liquide have now opened their 18th hydrogen filling sta on in Dortmund. The state of Bavaria is a close second with 17 sta ons.

The network of sta ons where fuel­cell vehicles can fill up with hydrogen is steadily expanding. Germany already has 83 H2 filling sta ons. The number of sta ons will be expanded successively according to demand. There are 32 hydrogen filling sta ons in the Shell network in Germany.

“Hydrogen has what it takes, in every respect, to sustainably revolu­ onise our mobility – because hydrogen means emissions­free driving for every size of vehicle: car, bus, truck, or train,” said Niklas Iwan, Managing Director H2 MOBILITY Deutschland GmbH. The new facility in Dortmund is located in City Centre North at the Schützenstrasse Shell sta on, close to the A45 and B54 motorways.

The hydrogen sta on in Dortmund is funded by the European Commission through the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (FCH 2 JU) in the Hydrogen Mobility Europe (H2ME) project.

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Man rescued from underground storage tank A worker was found unconscious and unresponsive in an underground gasoline tank that was being removed at the Mobil station at 303 Greenwich Ave. in Goshen. The man, reported to be roughly 49­50 years old, was taken by Goshen Volunteer Ambulance to Orange Regional Medical Centre in the Town of Wallkill. His condition is unknown.

Goshen village police Chief Jim Wa and Goshen fire Chief Rick Pearson said two workers at the site called 9­1­1 about 1:45pm.

Two village officers arrived, and through openings in the tank could see the man prone at the bo om of the tank, where his skin appeared bluish. Officers called in Goshen firefighters for rescue and a empted to get oxygen to the man. Firefighters called in

Orange County’s Technical Rescue Team but were able to free the man from the tanks using saws and other equipment before the specialty team arrived, Pearson said.

Firefighters had to take precau ons because of the spill pile near the tank, the trench around the tank, and the poten al for fumes from any remaining gas “which could have caused the man to become unconscious,” Pearson said. Wa said that it wasn’t immediately clear how or why the man ended up unconscious in the tank. He said the man was s ll unconscious when firefighters removed him from the tank. Wa said the New York State Department of Environmental Conserva on, which oversees underground fuel tanks, and OSHA have been no fied and were responding to the site.

Fuel sales drop by 88% A report reveals that just a 12­day quaran ne in March had a devasta ng impact on fuel sales at fuel sta ons. The Argen ne Confedera on of Hydrocarbon and Related Trade En es (Cecha) released a report that es mates an 88% drop in fuel sales at gas sta ons following the implementa on of ini al isola on measures in the fight against the expansion of COVID­19.

The report, prepared by the consultancy firm Economic Trends for Cecha and the Fuel Economy Analysis Forum, reveals that the 12 days quaran ne in March had a devasta ng impact on fuel sales at the country’s gas sta ons.

“Gasoline sales volumes dropped 88.3% in the retail segment and 88.5% in the total retail market, while diesel sales volumes dropped 62.5% in the retail segment and 45.3% in the total retail market,” the report describes.

The data collected refers to March, since the preven on measures came into effect on the 20th of the month. Looking at the whole month, however, there is stability in rela on to previous months.

Fuel sales experienced two very different periods in March, with the first 19 days func oning rela vely normal and the last 12 days, with the preven ve social isola on measures already in place, in which they were dras cally reduced.

“These drop levels generate losses in prac cally all the country’s fuel sta ons, because even the sta ons that before the Covid­19 pandemic had high volumes, a er these drops end up below their balance,” reads the report.

With the publica on of this report, Cecha intends to raise awareness of the complicated situa on that service sta ons in Argen na are going through, for which they are reques ng state aid measures.

“Without the service sta ons, the trucks, ambulances, and cars of the health system would not be able to provide their essen al services. Like the rest of the SMEs, this puts us in a cri cal situa on; there are many sta ons that are in the red,” Cecha President Gabriel Bornoroni said in early April.

Clean Energy signs mul ple RNG supply contracts Along with the expansion of its filling network, Clean Energy announced several Redeem fuel supply agreements with key sectors of the transporta on industry.

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced new fuel agreements for its Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG). The “significant contracts”, accommodate the con nued demand for its ultra­low carbon fuel across refuse, transit, trucking and municipal customers.

The announcement of these supply agreements came along with an expansion of Clean Energy’s RNG filling sta on network.

“Despite this unprecedented challenging me that the country is experiencing with COVID­19, Clean Energy con nues to expand the use of a clean, ultra­low carbon fuel to fleets,” said Chad Lindholm, vice president, Clean Energy. “Many of our customers including heavy­duty trucking, refuse, and transit agencies are performing an heroic duty by con nuing to operate under 40

extremely difficult circumstances. We applaud them and will support them any way we can.”

Clean Energy’s first RNG supply agreement with a California School District, Garden Grove Unified School District, consists of a 5­year RNG supply for approximately 575,000 gallons to fuel 67 vehicles.

The company also received an extension with the Atlan c County U li es Authority in New Jersey for opera ons, maintenance, retail, billing and marke ng services for 40 trucks for an es mated 560,000 gallons per year.

K&I Services, Inc. in Bakersfield, California, has signed an agreement to purchase seven new trucks through Clean Energy’s Zero Now, a program that brings the cost of a natural gas truck at parity with a diesel truck while offering a guaranteed fuel discount.

Clean Energy will supply K&I with an es mated 540,000 gallons

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of Redeem over the 5­year contract for waste transfer trucks that will service the LA County Department of Sanita on and fuel at the Clean Energy sta on in Whi er.

In addi on, Sacramento­based trucking company Matheson Postal Services signed an extension to its fueling agreement with Clean Energy for 80 CNG tractors opera ng in service to the US Postal Service.

Neste acquires Ro erdam terminal to boost renewable raw materials supply Neste has acquired a terminal in Ro erdam. The transac on will also enhance Neste’s compe veness in the global renewable waste and residue raw material market.

Neste has acquired 100% of the Dutch Count Companies BV’s Count Terminal Ro erdam BV and its suppor ng en es, part of the First Dutch Group of Peter Goedvolk.

“This is another important step for Neste in the execu on of our growth strategy. This acquisi on supports our efforts to build a global renewable waste and residue raw material pla orm that can keep pace with the world’s growing demand for renewable products. Count Terminal Ro erdam and Neste Demeter have had a successful long­ term collabora on at the site and the acquisi on by Neste serves as a logical next step in deepening coopera on and in developing opera ons further”, says Peter Vanacker, Neste’s President and CEO. Count Terminal Ro erdam stores, refines and blends renewable

waste and residue­based raw materials in the Ro erdam harbour area. Count Terminal Ro erdam will be the first terminal asset Neste owns for renewable feedstock aggrega on. The transac on will also enhance Neste’s compe veness in the global renewable waste and residue raw material market.

Neste has been ac ve in the Netherlands since 2011 when the Ro erdam refinery for renewable products started its opera ons.

The Ro erdam refinery, together with the company’s Singapore refinery, are the world’s biggest renewable diesel refineries, according to the Finnish company.

Neste’s Sluiskil plant is responsible for the storage and pre­ treatment of renewable raw materials, and Neste Demeter B.V. delivers raw materials to the company’s renewable diesel refinery.

Last year Neste opened a new office in Hoofddorp, in greater Amsterdam which serves as the global hub for the growing Renewable Avia on business.

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Steel Tank Ins tute hires Tim O’Toole as Execu ve Vice President LAKE ZURICH, IL, April 6, 2020 The Steel Tank Ins tute/Steel Plate Fabricators Associa on STI/SPFA is pleased to announce the hire of Tim O’Toole to replace current Execu ve Vice President Wayne Geyer. Geyer plans to re re late in 2020 and STI/SPFA will use this me as a transi on period. Geyer joined the associa on in 1985 and has sat at the helm for more than 30 years.

O’Toole comes to STI/SPFA having worked in a non profit se ng for the past eighteen years in associa on marke ng and communi ca ons, membership development, event planning, educa on and cer fica on, advocacy including lobbying on Capitol Hill, founda ons, and volunteer development and coordina on. Prior to joining STI/SPFA Tim was the Director of Marke ng for the Mason Contractors Associa on of America MCAA for ten years.

During this me, he oversaw all communica on and associa on marke ng efforts. He has a strong background in computer science with skills in many so ware applica ons and programming languages. In addi on to design and crea on of the associa on’s website, e newsle ers, and social media, Tim also led a campaign that increased membership by 175%. Throughout his me at MCAA he also served as the Manager of Website Development, Manager of Informa on Technology, and Project Consultant.

Tim developed strong relationships with members of MCAA. He worked closely with members, allowing him to understand their needs, challenges, and worked collaboratively to solve

industry problems, fulfilling needs of both the individual and entire membership. Tim comes to the association with management skills, able to recognize his team’s strengths and weaknesses and help each team member contribute to the success of the organization.

He also enjoys strategic planning and goal crea on and has had the opportunity to develop both short and long term strategic plans in his previous posi on, and through the Elmhurst College Alumni Associa on.

Tim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois, and a Master of Business Administra on from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. He is an ac ve volunteer for the Elmhurst College Alumni Associa on Board since 2013, and currently serves as the Board President.

Some of the highlights from his involvement with the alumni group include overseeing their strategic planning and redevelopment of bylaws, planning events for alumni and current students, and assis ng with fundraising. He resides in Huntley, Illinois.

“We are excited to bring Tim into the associa on with a fresh perspec ve and vast experience,” commented Wayne Geyer, STI/SPFA’s Execu ve Vice President. “His passion for leadership and dedica on to strategic planning and goal crea on sets STI/SPFA up for success in the next decade and beyond.”

Number of bioCNG filling sta ons con nues to grow Sia Partners has outlined the state of the art biomethane sector in France in a report en tled “Biomethane Observatory”. The number of service sta ons distribu ng bioGNC in France con nues to increase, according to the report, although Sia Partners is concerned about a probable delay in the roadmap due to the COVID 19 health crisis.

of Engie, remains the main operator of BioGNC stations in the country.

Sia Partners’ report illustrates that the bioCNG market in France is still young and mainly driven by large French groups, except for a few “pure players” such as Proviridis. GNVert, a subsidiary

Sia Partners forecasts that 36 BioNGC filling sta on will be rolled out in 2021. Total 12 , Proviridis/Vgas 5 , Air Liquide 4 , AS24 4 and Avia Primagaz 3 will operate the new sites.

Out of 83 sta ons delivering bioGNC in France in 2020, 30 were commissioned by GNVert. Air Liquide 13 sites , AS24 8 , Endesa 7 , Total 6 and Proviridis/Vgas 6 followed.

PEI 2020 Conven on at the NACS show October 11 to 14th Registra on is now open for a endance at the above show in the Las Vegas Conven on Centre. To help you face these challenging mes, the 2020 PEI Conven on is all about innova on, star ng with kick off keynote speaker Josh Linkner, who will explain how to use crea ve problem solving to overcome adversity and seize new possibili es. The founder of five tech companies and author of four books, including the New York Times bestsellers Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinven on, Linkner currently is chair of Platypus Labs, an innova on research, training, and consul ng firm. He twice was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is a recipient of the U.S. Presiden al Champion of Change Award. In addi on to the always strong PEI educa onal program, PEI is partnering with the Fuels Ins tute and NACS this year to present two mega sessions. The first a panel discussion on electric vehicle EV infrastructure will feature installers, manufacturers, regulators and c store owners who are successfully 42

integra ng EV charging into their business models. The second joint session on forecourt moderniza on will go beyond EMV to explore how forecourt digi za on will create new opportuni es for the industry. PEI recognizes this is a challenging me to make travel decisions. Rest assured we are working alongside NACS, local, state and federal health officials and our venue partners to protect the safety of a endees and exhibitors. We also are providing more flexibility to help your decision making: The early bird a endee registra on deadline has been extended through June 24. A more generous cancela on policy will allow registered a endees to cancel for any reason as late as 20 days before the event. If the event is canceled pursuant to a govern mental decree, registered a endees will receive a penalty free refund regardless of when the cancela on occurs. Many hotels in the PEI room block have lowered their rates and resort fees.

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Euro Garages acquires 1,000 Esso branded sites EG Deutschland GmbH, an affiliate of UK­based EG Group Limited, will acquire around 1,000 Esso­branded service sta ons from ExxonMobil in Germany with a branded wholesaler model in place.

Leading Bri sh fuel retailer Euro Garages is moving into the German market with a huge acquisi on. Under the agreement, ExxonMobil is selling close to 1,000 sites to EG Group and conver ng its business to the branded wholesaler model already in place in other European markets and North America. The company will con nue selling ExxonMobil­supplied Synergy fuels and Mobil­branded lubricants at the Esso­branded sta ons.

“Our conversion to a branded wholesaler model in Germany is consistent with ExxonMobil’s approach in other European markets with the objective of growing the Esso brand,” said

Florian Barsch, managing director of ExxonMobil Central Europe Holding in Hamburg.

ExxonMobil and EG Group have established a partnership ini ally for 20 years. The two companies have already successfully established a branded wholesaler model in the UK and France and recently signed a similar agreement in Italy. EG Group has commi ed to inves ng in the fuel, car wash and shop business in Germany.

“The German market offers us great growth opportuni es and is the logical extension of our business throughout Europe. We already operate service sta ons in France, the United Kingdom and the Benelux countries,” said Mohsin Issa, founder and co­managing director of Euro Garages.

Gas for climate calls on EU to achieve 10% renewable gas supply by 2030 A new study by Gas for Climate describes gas decarbonisa on pathways from 2020 to 2050 and iden fies the required investments to scale­up hydrogen and biomethane.

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enabling EU­wide trade and transport of biomethane and hydrogen, and by strengthening the EU ETS,” says Gas For Climate.

This new study highlights that addi onal EU climate and energy policies are needed to posi on Europe on the road to net zero by 2050. Its central and aspira onal Accelerated Decarbonisa on Pathway examines which investments and innova ons have to take place in order to achieve a 2030 greenhouse gas reduc on target of minus 55%, and climate neutrality by 2050.

“The European Green Deal can accelerate the transi on by manda ng 10% gas supply from renewable sources by 2030, by

According to Gas for Climate, large scale produc on of biomethane and green and blue hydrogen – transported, stored and distributed through exis ng gas infrastructure – can help achieve 55% emission reduc on by 2030 in a smart combina on with renewable electricity. “Coupling the electricity, gas and heat sectors – by linking their markets and their respec ve infrastructure in a be er­ coordinated and integrated way – provides the greatest overall benefits for the European energy system”.

Vivo Energy launches ‘Retailer Sustainability Programme’ on COVID­19 The Shell operator/licensee will implement human­centred projects in communi es where it operates.

Vivo Energy Ghana, the Shell licensee, in partnership with its retailers, has launched a novel sustainable ini a ve dubbed the ‘Retailer Sustainability Programme’ to implement human­centred projects in communi es where it operates, with a focus on COVID­19 preven on.

“It is for this reason that we partnered with our Shell retailers to reach out to communi es to help fight the virus. The programme has led to the implementa on of several COVID­19 preven on ini a ves in various regions across the country and I want to express my profound gra tude to our dis nguished retailers for responding posi vely to our call,” said Ben Hassan Oua ara, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana.

The Retailer Sustainability Programme forms part of Vivo Energy Ghana’s comprehensive programme on COVID­19 preven on being rolled­out to complement the government’s efforts in comba ng the virus from Ghana and ensuring the decentraliza on of support to local communi es.

Some interven ons include the dona on of PPE such as gloves, nose masks, goggles, coveralls, hand washing facili es, hand sani zers, detergents, thermometers and the construc on of water tanks for underserved communi es to encourage regular hand washing.

Worksafe charges man over 6 million litres of dangerous chemical stockpiles at 5 Melbourne warehouses WorkSafe has alleged Graham Leslie White, 58, from Harkness, breached the Dangerous Goods Act by stockpiling chemicals at four warehouses he occupied in Epping and one warehouse in Campbellfield. More than 6 million litres of chemical waste were discovered at the warehouses in January as part of targeted inspec ons related to last year’s West Footscray warehouse fire.

That blaze sent thick, toxic smoke over Melbourne’s western suburbs and prompted authori es to issue mul ple public health warnings. The Environment Protec on Authority (EPA) said at the me of the Epping and Campbellfield inspec ons that if the newly discovered chemicals caught fire they had the poten al to pose a similar health and environmental risk as the West Footscray fire, which burned for weeks and caused significant pollu on to nearby Stony Creek. The discovery of the stockpiled waste also prompted the Victorian Government to introduce tougher penal es for people who breach the Dangerous Goods Act.

WorkSafe has alleged Mr White failed to take reasonable precau ons to prevent a fire or explosion and neglected to dispose of the dangerous goods safely. It has also alleged Mr White failed to take those precau ons despite knowing it could endanger the safety of people or the environment. “WorkSafe further alleges that White failed to reduce or eliminate the risks associated with the storage of dangerous goods at each site and the risks associated with reac ons between the dangerous goods and other substances at each premises,” a statement from the agency said.

The five sites have all now been emp ed of toxic chemicals, with more than 6 million litres of waste removed across the five warehouses. The charges also include alleged breaches of regula ons on placarding, fire protec on, spill containment and keeping a prescribed manifest. WorkSafe has also alleged Mr White failed to no fy the Victorian WorkCover Authority of the presence of an excess quan ty of dangerous goods. He is due to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for sentencing.

Site assessment underway a er large fuel tank moves posi on A large fuel tank, located just off the road leading into Mine Pond in Stephenville, moved from its original site a er heavy rainfall this year.

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the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corpora on.

When contacted, the corpora on said in a prepared statement it became aware of the issue, a er being advised by the Town of Stephenville. The corpora on said it promptly retained a consultant, Wood Environmental and Infrastructure Solu ons, to conduct a preliminary assessment of the tank and the property. The statement said the corpora on ini ated a further site assessment and will confirm what next steps are needed once this report is received.

Five Petroleum opens first store Five Petroleum opened its first fuel sta on in the country.

Operated by Seng Group, the retailer plans to open more than 200 sta ons na onwide. Five Petroleum Malaysia has launched its brand in Malaysia with the opening of its first fuel sta on in Kalumpang, Selangor. The official opening also marks the debut of its Ul maxx range of fuels and integrated Woo! Operated by Pahang­based Seng Group, a company with nearly five decades opera ng in the fuel business, the new brand marks Seng Group’s first independent foray into the fuel retail segment.

Seng Group already represents the petrol sta ons brand BHPetrol.

Five Petroleum will be managed by the same team from Seng Group, while its Ul maxx fuels will be sourced from Petronas.

Seng Group plans to eventually roll out more than 200 petrol sta ons in Malaysia under the Five Petroleum brand. These fuel sta ons will be launched in stages, although no specific meline was men oned. The first stage will comprise between 30 and 40 sites to be located outside of the Klang Valley. Five Petroleum added that it will offer enterprise opportuni es for new entrepreneurs by offering smaller and easier sta on setups.

Seng Group was born as a petrol station operator in Mentakab, Pahang, back in 1971. The company managed brands like Esso and Mobil at the beginning, and then further expanded into other markets such as property development, construction, plantations, and transportation.

Innogy Energo to test Bio CNG at 63 sites Drivers of CNG cars will have the opportunity to refuel Bio CNG for the first me in the country.

Innogy Energo s.r.o., currently the largest public network of CNG sta ons in the Czech Republic, has announced its plan to test 100% renewable gas in its 63 CNG filling sta ons located throughout the country.

Innogy obtains the bio CNG from the Rapo n Energy Recycling Centre (ECR), which belongs to the Energy financial group holding.

“Biomethane is a fully­fledged alterna ve to electromobility, but at significantly lower input costs. It is as renewable as electricity produced from the sun or wind and does not require any addi onal engine modifica ons. Its great advantage is the seamless injec on into the gas infrastructure as well as into CNG vehicles,” said Zdeněk Kaplan, CEO of Innogy Energo.

“Biomethane is one of the fuels of the future. Compared to other conven onal biofuels, it has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions and the lowest life cycle energy consump on, especially if it is produced from biodegradable waste,” Kaplan added.

ECR Rapo n produces biomethane in the Šumpersk region. Its transforma on process is cer ficated by the Interna onal Biomass and Biofuels Cer fica on System (ISCC EU). Once injected into the distribu on system, biomethane can be consumed anywhere and both for energy equipment and transport.

“The possibility of storing biomethane in the distribu on system and consump on at any connected point is its great advantage.

This is also why it is perceived as part of solving many problems at once, whether it is the energy recovery of waste, reducing air emissions in transport or reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the energy mix of fuels,” says Mar n Vr ška, sales director of the Energy financial group.

ExxonMobil switches produc on to hand sani ser Ini al produc on of 160,000 gallons of medical grade sani ser will be distributed to medical providers.

ExxonMobil said it has reconfigured manufacturing opera ons in Louisiana to produce medical­grade hand sani zer for dona on to COVID­19 response efforts in Louisiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. Ini al produc on of 160,000 46

gallons of medical grade sani ser – enough to fill nearly 5 million 4­ounce bo les – is being distributed to medical providers and first responders. Addi onal dona on loca ons are planned.

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in a matter of weeks, while maintaining ExxonMobil’s high standards for safety and quality and in compliance with FDA requirements is truly remarkable,” said Karen McKee, president of ExxonMobil Chemical Company.

ExxonMobil has increased monthly production of isopropyl alcohol — a key ingredient in sanitizer – by about 3,000 tonnes at its chemical manufacturing facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

To produce, package and distribute hand sanitizer, the company purchased additional ingredients and modified equipment in Baton Rouge and at a lubricants plant in nearby Port Allen, Louisiana. “To stand up an entirely new process and supply chain

Earlier this month, ExxonMobil announced the increased produc on of isopropyl alcohol, which is enough to enable monthly produc on of up to 50 million 4­ounce bo les of sani zer. The company also increased its capability to manufacture specialized polypropylene, used in medical masks and gowns, by about 1,000 tons per month, which is enough to enable produc on of up to 200 million medical masks or 20 million gowns.

Shell launches Fleet Maintenance Hub Shell USA has launched a new digital solution that supports fleet operations by enabling managers to pay and schedule preven­ tative maintenance.

Shell Oil Products US, one of the largest branded commercial fleet fuel card providers in the world, has launched Shell Fleet Maintenance Hub, a digital maintenance pla orm that grants users access to all of their fleet maintenance data and a network of maintenance providers through a single online portal. The pla orm also allows users to schedule service, approve or decline work, pay for maintenance, and create user permissions and roles to streamline the fleet management process.

“We are excited to introduce a tool that will offer fleet managers

more oversight and control into their day­to­day opera ons,” said Rusty Barron, Vice President of Fleet Solu ons North America at Shell. “Beyond gran ng access to valuable data, this pla orm promotes engagement between manager and driver, allowing them to stay connected on cri cal workflows.”

The maintenance hub allows managers and drivers to search over 20,000 nearby shops, providing upfront pricing to allow users to make informed maintenance decisions.

“Shell is mo vated by giving our fleet managers and drivers access to tools that help them operate at op mal efficiency while also staying safe on the road,” Barron added.

India Oil Corpora on is the first company to supply BS­VI fuel in all outlets Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the na on’s biggest oil firm, becomes the first company to begin the supply of BS­VI fuel in India. The company’s 28,000 petrol sta ons are now dispensing ultra­low sulphur fuel, two weeks before the April 1st 2020 deadline. “We have successfully rolled out the supply of BS­VI grade fuel across the country,” announced IOC’s Chairman, Sanjiv Singh. “All our 28,000 petrol sta ons across the country are dispensing BS­VI grade fuel for more than a week now,” he added.

The Indian Government had set April 1st 2020 as the deadline for star ng the supply of Euro­VI emission compliant fuels. With this announcement, India becomes one of the few countries that use petrol and diesel containing just 10 parts per million of sulphur.

Other fuel retailers such as Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) are also progressively supplying BS­VI grade fuel throughout their outlets.

WOQOD opens Umm Al Juwashen new petrol sta on Qatar fuel WOQOD opened Umm Al Juwashen petrol sta on, on Al Majd Road, and raised its network of petrol sta ons in Qatar to 104.

New Umm Al Juwashen petrol sta on is spread over an area of 4,000 square meters and has 4 lanes with 8 dispensers for light vehicles, and 3 lanes with 6 dispensers for heavy vehicles, which will serve Umm Al Juwashen area, Al Majd Road and its neighbourhood.

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wash, oil change and tyre repair for light and heavy vehicles and sale of LPG cylinders “SHAFAF”, in addi on to sale of gasoline and diesel products for light vehicles and heavy vehicles.

“We are pleased to open a new petrol station in Umm Al Juwashen, Al Majd Road. WOQOD aspires to expand its petrol station network in the country to meet the rising demand for petroleum products and achieve the goal of providing customers with access to best­in­class products and services at their convenience and comfort,” said WOQOD’s Managing Director & CEO, Saad Rashid Al Muhannadi.

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Shell announces plans to become net zero by 2050 Royal Dutch Shell has announced its target of becoming a net zero­carbon company by 2050 or sooner by putting more money into green energy. Shell also said that it will set a stricter 30% target for reducing the net carbon footprint of its energy products by 2030, from 20% currently, and aim for a cut of 65% by 2050, from 50% at present.

Accelerating Shell’s reduction of net carbon footprint is in line with society’s aim to limit the average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees celsius in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, according to a company release. “With the COVID­19 pandemic having a serious impact on people’s health and our economies, these are extraordinary times. Yet even at this time of immediate challenge, we must also maintain the

focus on the long term,” said Ben van Beurden, Chief Executive Officer of Royal Dutch Shell.

“Society’s expecta ons have shi ed quickly in the debate around climate change. Shell now needs to go further with our own ambi ons, which is why we aim to be a net­zero emissions energy business by 2050 or sooner. Society, and our customers, expect nothing less,” added van Beurden.

The detailed steps will be outlined at Shell’s Responsible Investment Annual Briefing on Thursday.

Spanish oil company Repsol was the first major player to assume the goal of becoming net zero emissions by 2050.

Clean Energy expands RNG filling sta on network Clean Energy announces new station constructions and renewable natural gas fuel contracts for refuse, transit, trucking and municipal customers.

expansions to accommodate the con nued demand for the ultra­ low carbon fuel produced from organic waste, across key sectors of the transporta on industry.

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced new fuel agreements for its Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG), along with mul ple sta on

“Despite this unprecedented challenging me that the country has experienced with COVID­19, Clean Energy con nues to expand the

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International News use of a clean, ultra­low carbon fuel to fleets,” said Chad Lindholm, vice president, Clean Energy. “Many of our customers including heavy­duty trucking, refuse, and transit agencies are performing heroic duty by con nuing to operate under extreme difficult circum­ stances. We applaud them and will support them any way we can.”

Clean Energy has completed a me­fill sta on upgrade for the City of Chesapeake, Virginia; the construc on of its fourth sta on for USA Hauling at their Waterbury, Connec cut; and the construc on of its fi h sta on with South Jersey Gas at the Cape May County, New Jersey. The company also announced the update of its natural gas sta on in the City of Long Beach, California.

Clean Energy has signed contracts with Republic Services in Las Vegas to upgrade sta on equipment and add 92 fuelling spots of RNG; with Republic Services in Chula Vista, California, for a sta on upgrade that will add 35 fuelling spots; with Recology King County, a Sea le­based waste management company, for a 10­year opera ons and maintenance agreement for a sta on; with the County of Sacramento to provide maintenance services at the County’s CNG and LNG sta on; with refuse company Tidewater Fibre Corpora on in Chesapeake, Virginia, to extend its service contract at a CNG sta on fuelling around 40 of its CNG refuse trucks; with FCC Environmental Services, Florida, it has signed a mul ­year CNG sta on maintenance agreement for their Volusia County opera ons.

Tanknology, Fuels Ins tute team for na onwide fuel study Tanknology Inc. has announced a partnership with the Diesel Fuel Quality Council, part of the Virginia­based Fuels Ins tute, to collect diesel samples as part of a na onwide fuel quality study. The study will look at diesel samples from nozzles and tanks across the United States.

In 2016, Tanknology worked with Ba elle, under the direc on of the United States Environmental Protec on Agency, to collect fuel samples for a study on Severe Corrosion of Metal Components in Underground Storage Tanks Storing Diesel Fuel.

Tanknology’s scope of work for the Fuel Quality study is a customized process that u lizes their exis ng technician base to extract fuel samples. Tanknology technicians will use ASTM

procedures to collect the samples from nearly 200 geographically diverse fuelling sites.

Nozzle samples will be tested for non­microbial physical and chemical proper es and tank samples will be tested for microbial contamina on and water. In­tank samples will be drawn from the tank bo om and the middle of the tank.

The study has two goals: first, to understand the quality of diesel fuel coming out of the nozzle by evalua ng fuel proper es that affect engine opera ons; and second, to understand the quality of fuel si ng in storage tanks by evalua ng proper es that contribute to corrosion and product contamina on. Sample collec on began in May and will con nue throughout the year.

CPPEI and FGS will work together to integrate advance payment solu ons Future Gas Sta on Technology (FGS), a subsidiary of Recon Technology, signed a joint opera on agreement with China Petroleum Planning and Engineering Ins tute (CPPEI) to facilitate the opera on of DT Refuel mobile applica on (DT Refuel) for gas sta ons in Zhejiang.

point, it provides a possibility for FGS to expand its solu on and experience of gas sta on efficient opera on on a country­across basis and increase its market share.”

FGS currently cooperates with 437 sta ons in the Zhejiang Province, and has a total of 4.12 million registered users.

CPPEI operates Hao Ke E Sta on, a refuelling mobile app currently used in over 20,000 CNPC gas sta ons in China. With the new agreement, FGS’s advanced payment solu ons will be integrated and embedded to Hao Ke. CPPEI will con nue to provide technical support to FGS to unify the loyalty program and membership, electronic invoice func on, coupon consump on and refuelling card system.

“We hope to provide a convenient payment solu on and customized payment services to China’s gas sta ons, to provide the best solu on of petroleum cost control for logis cs companies, and to provide the best consump on experience to consumers,” said Yang Song, founder of FGS.

“The joint opera on with CNPC’s decision making ins tu on in Zhejiang demonstrates FGS’s market value and leading posi on,” said Shenping Yin, co­founder and CEO of Recon. “As a star ng

Established in January 2016, Future Gas Sta on (Beijing) Technology is a service company focusing on providing new technical applica ons and data opera ons to gas sta ons.

Engen fuels frontline health workers in the fight against COVID­19

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The fuel retailer contributed R1 million ($54.000) worth of fuel to the Department of Health for the use of frontline health workers.

for the usage of frontline health workers, to power their emergency response vehicles.

Engen is suppor ng the fight against COVID­19 by contribu ng R1 million ($54.000) worth of fuel to the Department of Health

“It is these vehicles that will be used to transport our healthcare workers to where they are needed most. Engen would like to pay

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tribute to, and applaud our amazing frontline health workers, who are the real heroes in the unfolding crisis,” says Engen Managing Director and Chief Execu ve Officer, Yusa’ Hassan.

With epidemiologist’s and infec ous disease experts forecas ng a surge in infec ons, the Department of Health’s frontline emergency response vehicle fleet will con nue to play a vital role in the extension of health services to less privileged South Africans.

“We trust that our fuel contribu on will help ensure that our na onal health services are able to provide medical care to the most vulnerable members of society when it is needed most.”

Speaking at the handover in Sandton, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize commended Engen and encouraged private companies to

donate to South Africa’s ba le against COVID­19.

Engen’s contribu on to the fight against COVID­19 includes a number of other investments, including R2.5m fuel and medical tes ng equipment to the Gi of the Givers for humanitarian relief.

Recently Engen also launched a campaign to support the fight against COVID­19 by educa ng local communi es on safety measures to curb the spread of the virus by branding 35 spaza shops across the country with educa onal murals to convey important messages on personal safety.

Furthermore, Engen fuel retailers from Johannesburg brought some hope and relief to the people of Diepsloot by distribu ng 1,000 food hampers and basic supplies, including blankets.

American Express joins Visa in security concern over EMV sites The difficulty for gas stations to adapt their sites to EMV due to COVID­19 has pushed American Express to postpone the deadline to April 16, 2021.

“We have been speaking with fuel retailers and understand the challenges they are now facing in upgrading their AFD terminals because of the COVID­19 global health crisis. To aid them, we are

extending the deadline to April 16, 2021,” said American Express.

The move follows Visa’s announcement to shi their EMV forecourt liability from October 20, 2020 to April 17, 2021.

Mastercard and Discover have not yet moved their deadlines, though the four largest U.S. card brands o en set similar me frames.

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International News The upgrade of payment equipment at U.S. fuel pumps to accept chip cards has been a slow process. Last January, Joshua Smith, CEO of Gas Pos, said the gas sta on industry appeared to be “massively underprepared” for the shi .

Card fraud has remained one of the biggest issues for the forecourt sector in the U.S. Due to the effects of the COVID­19 pandemic, convenience stores will now have until April 2021 to finalize the switch to EMV.

ENOC Group opens its fi h site in the Emirate of Sharjah ENOC’s strategy is to operate 193 fuel stations across the nation by 2021.

ENOC Group recently opened a new service sta on in Al Dhaid, Sharjah. This is the 144th service sta on of ENOC and the 5th by the Group to open in the Emirate of Sharjah.

Spread across 40,000 square feet, the new ENOC service sta on incorporates state­of­the­art technologies and innova ve features and will serve customers living in Al Dhaid. The sta on features a ZOOM convenience store with Grab & Go concept.

The service sta on has been built according to global best prac ces with full retail automa on and modern construc on standards and in compliance with Sharjah Municipality green standards. The fuel system is fully automated with auto­tank gauging and electronic leak detec on system, while an advanced Vapour Recovery System prevents emissions and ensures that there are no hazardous

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emissions to the atmosphere. To reduce wai ng me inside the sta on, dispensers are built with retractable hoses to enable refuelling vehicles from both sides.

ENOC Group had accelerated the opening of the service sta on in light of the current situa on, ensuring that frontline profes­ sionals and other essen al service providers have easy access to fuel and other convenience store products.

“The new service station in Sharjah highlights our commitment to investing in the country’s infrastructure to meet both short­ term and long­term fuel needs. The opening of the station now further enables frontline staff and emergency service providers to access fuel easily, which we believe is critical in supporting the sterilisation programme. We are honoured to meet the fuel needs of emergency services and stand by them as they are the real heroes fighting this pandemic and saving lives,” said Group CEO, ENOC, Saif Humaid Al Falasi.

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Press Releases ISTOBAL will be inves ng in digitaliza on, innova on and new business opportuni es in 2020 – The mul na onal Group will be boos ng the connec vity of its car wash facili es, as well as developing various new products and services suited to new mobility scenarios and all kinds of vehicles.

– The company will be forging ahead with its digitalisa on strategy and introducing new tech­ nologies in its produc on plants in order to enhance its compe ve edge and efficiency.

– This year, ISTOBAL will be par cipa ng in more than 15 interna onal trade fairs with a view to increasing its market share in the 75 countries in which it is ac ve, par cularly in North America and Europe.

ISTOBAL, a mul na onal specialising in wash and care solu ons for all kinds of vehicles, will be inves ng in digitalisa on, innova on and new business opportuni es in 2020 to ensure its con nued growth. As part of its strategic plan, the Spanish company intends to con nue along the growth path of recent years by increasing the connec vity of its car wash facili es with Smartwash technology and by developing products and services that are adapted to new mobility scenarios and suited to all kinds of vehicles.

Likewise, with its Quality, Innova on, Chemical Products and A ermarket departments, ISTOBAL will con nue to consolidate its posi on as a global provider of innova ve car wash solu ons that improve the user experience and offer added value for the customer, making car wash businesses more profitable.

The group, which exports 78% of its produc on output to more than 75 countries worldwide, will also be making a bid to increase its market share across its loca ons to consolidate its leadership. It will be focussing part of its efforts on markets offering the greatest poten al, such as the USA, New Zealand, China, Germany and Poland.

Other strategic approaches that ISTOBAL will be adop ng in order to enhance its compe ve edge and efficiency include the digital­ isa on of the company and introducing new technologies into its

produc on plants. One example of the company’s work in this area is the new, recently launched website, which employs a pioneering approach and incorporates cu ng­edge technological advances, raising the bar for the sector.

The company will con nue with its interna onalisa on efforts in 2020 by a ending the most important trade fairs in the sector, par cularly in North America and Europe. ISTOBAL will be kick­ star ng the year by par cipa ng in AUTOMÄSSAN (15­18 January, Gothenburg), before con nuing its European tour with events such as the BELGRADE CAR WASH SHOW (19­25 March, Belgrade – Serbia), BFI (27­28 March, Kolding – Denmark), UNITI EXPO (26­ 28 May, Stu gart – Germany), AUTOMECHANIKA (8­12 September, Frankfurt – Germany), INNOTRANS (22­25 September, Berlin – Germany) and PERSONTRAFIK (20­22 October, Gothenburg – Sweden).

The US subsidiary will be one of the most ac ve on the trade fair front this year, with more than 7 events on the calendar, including SCWA (29­31 January, Fort Worth – Texas), NADA (15­17 February, Las Vegas), WPMA (18­20 February, Las Vegas), CARWACS (3­4 March, Toronto – Canada), The Car Wash Show (6­8 April, San Antonio –Texas), Food Safety Summit (5­7 May, Rosemont – Illinois) and NACS (12­14 October, Las Vegas).

Franklin fueling systems launches new water ght fibreglass tank sump Madison, Wisconsin USA – May 4, 2020 Franklin Fueling Systems has announced the release of its new and innova ve Water ght Fiberglass Tank Sump offering. Designed to provide maximum protec on from water intrusion with a simplified installa on process, the Water ght Fiberglass Tank Sump delivers easy access to tank top equipment for fast maintenance and servicing.

The sump’s game­changing lid design includes several innovative features that prevent liquid intrusion. These features include a side sealing gasket, integrated lid vent, and three lid latches which provide a visual indication that the lid is appropriately seated and remains in place. “New EPA inspec on regula ons prompted us to talk to our customers about their biggest challenges regarding

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Press Releases service and maintenance,” said Senior Product Manager, Allan Busch. “Keeping containment sumps dry was at the top of their list. Our innova ve new lid was designed with key features specif­ ically chosen to eliminate liquid intrusion.”

Another new addi on to Franklin’s tank sump design is a pour­in­ place channel that makes connec ng the sump riser to the octagonal base quick and easy for installers with no messy, me­ consuming fiberglass seam work to do.

“There’s something for everyone with this new tank sump design,” con nued Allan Busch. “Distributors get simplified ordering and stocking with only having two models to order; either a 42” or 48” diameter sump that can be field height adjusted anywhere from 60” down to 34”. Installers will love the simplified installa on, and maintenance personnel will benefit from the lightweight lid design that helps them verify a water ght seal that locks liquid out.”

Digital railcar handling at the Evos terminal in Hamburg Effec ve immediately, the tank terminal operator Evos uses a digital connec on to the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA). Via a new interface to a cloud communica on service, the tank terminal and the HPA now exchange train data fully automa cally – manual entry and transfer by employees are no longer necessary. The solu on was developed and implemented by the specialist for tank terminal so ware solu ons, Implico.

Every year, thousands of railcars are handled at the Evos terminal in the port of Hamburg. These ensure the rail­based supply of various hydrocarbon products from different refineries and terminals. Un l now, an incoming freight train meant a lot of manual work for the Evos team: The employees had to record each arriving railcar by hand, including the associated master data.

Based on this informa on, they generated the required unloading

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order. This process was both me­consuming and error­prone.

Now that the HPA and the terminal management system OpenTAS “Blue Edi on” used by Evos are connected, the terminal operators receive all informa on about incoming freight trains in advance: The data is imported into the system via an interface and the unloading order is generated automa cally.

To further digitalize the remaining safety check of the railcars, Evos has planned the introduction of additional mobile devices. These handhelds will be integrated into the t e r m i n a l management system. They allow the terminal crew to check the railcars directly and digitally – from the master data to the sequence of the wagons to the visual security inspection via checklist.

This increases safety as the employees cannot overlook anything.

In addition, the use of

handhelds eliminates redundant tasks and supports the field staff optimally with state­of­the­art technology. Consequently, it makes the process much more efficient.

Sebas an Palandt, Manager IT and OT at Evos Hamburg, explains: “With the new interface and the planned handhelds, we take a big step towards the further digitaliza on of our processes. For the deliveries that reach us by rail, we now receive all relevant informa on in advance – be it the actual wagon data, the order data or the details of the products loaded. Furthermore, the usage of mobile devices directly on site at the train significantly increases the level of transparency and security”.

Newest technology for future­proof digi za on The data exchange between the HPA system TransPORTRail and the terminal management system OpenTAS used by Evos is carried out via the innova ve web service “iGOS Data Exchange” from the tank terminal IT specialist Implico. In the implementa on of the project, the experts used many innova ons, such as the state­of­ the­art cloud technologies Docker and Kubernetes.

Thomas Roller, Head of Sales, Marke ng & Business Development at Implico, outlines the background: “Implico develops cloud­based solu ons that find usage along the en re oil and gas supply chain.

Since these web services are extremely flexible, companies can implement them quickly and use them easily. The rail interface used by Evos is part of a broad por olio and marks an important step in the digitaliza on of tank terminals”.

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First North American forecourts roll­out GripHero’s hand­protec on solu on Thorntons roll­out GripHero’s innova ve fuel nozzle hand­ protec on solu on.

GripHero, the maker of the world’s only fuel­nozzle mounted hand­protec on dispenser, has announced its first network roll­ out in the U.S with North America’s convenience store and fuel chain Thorntons. Installed to enhance customer safety by minimising the poten al transfer of germs, biohazards, chemical or biological contamina on, GripHero enables Thornton’s forecourts to remain open 24/7 to serve customers safely during and a er the Covid­19 crisis.

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Thorntons operates over 200 convenience stores across six states including Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Florida. The ver cally integrated company offers its own fuel terminals, as well as providing high quality fresh food and beverages.

Since the global spread of Covid­19, forecourt operators and drivers alike have been focussed on protec on and safety at the pumps. As a result, GripHero has seen excep onally high demand, resul ng in the business doubling produc on and capacity, with new orders received on 4 con nents.

In April alone over 2,000 forecourts across the globe signed up to GripHero’s offer of free hand­protec on dispensers at the fuel pump ­ keeping members of the public and staff protected against the avoidable transmission of Covid­19, while pu ng an end to foul smelling, fuel contaminated hands; Thorntons being one of the many companies to take GripHero up on its offer.

By ensuring that hand­protec on is available at the precise point where it is needed – at the point of fuel delivery ­ GripHero helps to ensure that motorists refuelling their vehicles do not come into contact with hard plas c and metal surfaces where Covid­19 can easily be passed from one driver to another.

GripHero’s patented product range offers the only dispenser in the world permi ed to sit on fuel pump handles. GripHero’s award­ winning ATEX­Cer fied an ­sta c hand­protec on material removes all chance of igni on caused by sta c, uniquely enabling the dispensers to be fi ed and used in the refueling zone.

Inventor and MD of GripHero, Oli Yeo commented: “We are thrilled that Thorntons is leading the way in North America with GripHero’s award­winning hand­protec on solu on. Now, more than ever, protec ng customers’ health and wellbeing as well as the environment is a top priority, and GripHero uniquely delivers both through its single item hand­protec on release solu on.” Oli Yeo added: “By installing GripHero across Thorntons’ forecourts, customer safety is op mised, stopping the poten al spread of Covid­19 or any harmful bacteria for that ma er. From the feedback we’re ge ng, it’s clear that both drivers and forecourts are benefi ng as motorists return me and again to fill up and purchase items in­store, safe in the knowledge that their health and wellbeing is Thornton’s number one concern. We see Thorntons as a leader in the US, with many US networks already following in their footsteps.”

Simon Richards, President and CEO of Thorntons said: “At Thorntons, we care greatly about the safety and well­being of our Guests and our Team Members. We are pleased to offer this innova ve new solu on as an added layer of protec on to bring our Guests extra peace of mind when they shop for fuel and other great products at our always clean stores.”

In addi on to cu ng waste ­ by dispensing just one item of hand­ protec on at a me ­ and preven ng transmission of Covid­19 from driver to driver via the fuel pump handle, GripHero’s excep onal efficiency ends the common occurrence of hand­ protec on shortages.

Independent research commissioned by GripHero shows that over 80% of drivers regularly fill up without using hand­protec on because they can’t find gloves, or because standard dispensers are empty.* Fi ng GripHero hand­protec on at every refuelling bay, and in par cular on each fuel pump nozzle, helps put a stop to this problem. Furthermore, a recent survey by leading motor insurance firm Admiral, found that more than 40% of drivers will not fill up at a forecourt unless offered quality hand­protec on.

Fi ng GripHero’s high­efficiency dispensers – which release just one item of hand­protec on at a me – avoids clumps of gloves being taken, increasing capacity, preven ng unnecessary waste and pu ng an end to hand­protec on shortages. It also stops clumps of gloves being stuffed back into tradi onal dispensers on bins and pillars, which could lead to the transmission of Covid­19 when the next driver withdraws a glove touched by previous motorists.

For more informa on about GripHero, visit: www.griphero.com or call: 01837 811035.

*Forecourts installing GripHero’s dispensers will need to use GripHero’s ATEX­Cer fied an ­sta c hand­protec on.

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Dover Fueling Solu ons and Shell introduce self­checkout kiosk at Shell Netherlands service sta ons AUSTIN, TEXAS – February 17, 2020 – Dover Fueling Solu ons (DFS), a part of Dover Corpora on and a leading global provider of advanced customer­focused technologies, services and solu ons in the fuel and convenience retail industries, has recently partnered with Shell to co­develop and roll out Self­Checkout Kiosk across a number of Shell fueling sta ons in the Netherlands in order to reduce queues and improve the purchasing experience for its customers.

Equipped with the DFS Self­Checkout Kiosk, visitors to Shell sites are now able to scan for their own fuel, as well as in­store products, and make their purchases in a single, harmonised transac on. A er a series of successful tests, Shell plans to extend the solu on to its deli by Shell sta ons (sites with bakery service) in the coming weeks in order to promote an all­inclusive experience, with the vision of rolling out the solu on to its motorway service sta ons later in the year.

The development of the DFS Self­Checkout Kiosk is derived from close coopera on between various teams across the Shell network and a partnership with DFS. Christel Boevé, Shell Marke ng Channel and Insights Manager, has been leading the innova ve project and has been delighted with the results so far.

“We were able to fully trial the kiosk in just eight short weeks”, Boevé commented. “Following this, priority has been given to

sta ons with a deli facility, but we are now tes ng the solu on at various Shell motorway sta ons and expect that it will be implemented across our motorway network very soon.”

Visitors to the DFS Self­Checkout Kiosk sites now have the op on to take charge of their fuel and convenience purchasing experience, giving Shell staff greater flexibility in managing their roles, the ability to pay more a en on to their guests and the capability to serve them in a more personal way. Giving visitors the choice between being helped at the checkout counter or scan and checkout themselves has already gone a long way in reducing queues and improving efficiencies across the Shell empire.

Experienced hostess Lynn works at Shell Boulevard in Zeist, the Netherlands, and has been heavily involved in the project from the beginning. “Fewer and fewer people who visit Shell bakery service sta ons just want to pay for their refuelling alone,” Lynn explained.

“A long queue is a frustra on for many guests, especially when they don’t have a lot of me. Self­scanning is a huge advantage for both the customer and the Shell network.” Kurt Dillen, VP Business Development, DFS, said, “Our new self­checkout solu on, developed in an agile way with Shell, is delivering the ul mate enhanced customer experience and will help the sta on owner to improve throughput and reduce their opera onal cost.” To learn more about DFS, visit: www.doverfuelingsolu ons.com.

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PCL partners Prime Parizon to supply air towers to oil and gas giant PTT PCL’s plan to re­energise the market in Thailand has got off to a flying start with a contract to supply Air Towers to PTT’s service sta ons via local distributor Prime Parizon.

As a supplier of products from the world’s leading manufacturers, Prime Parizon offers first class service and warranty expertise, making them the ideal partner for PCL, as both companies pride themselves on dedication to customer satisfaction.

The contract involves the installa on of PCL’s bespoke Air Towers on state­run PTT’s service sta on forecourts. The newly designed units feature a stylish stainless­steel casing, with all components, from the housing through to the tyre inflator and hose, built for ease of use, reliability and long life.

PCL’s ability to customise products from their standard specifica on to suit individual customer requirements was a key factor in establishing a partnership with Prime Parizon and the la er’s success in securing the business with PTT. “We designed this sleek and minimalis c­looking product especially for the Far East market,” said Export Business Development Manager, Jonathan Robinson.

“It is a very low maintenance unit, so the design of the unit, combined with the service offering from Prime Parizon, makes it a favourable op on for PTT.” This is just the beginning of a long­term project in Thailand for PCL. Jonathan confirmed: “We have worked hard to bring the latest, bespoke solutions to oil companies, ensuring that all products meet requirements for their individual corporate look.”

Prime Parizon already has a proven track record of working successfully with PTT, including the supply of avia on fuelling equipment. Therefore they are delighted to have the opportunity to supply PCL’s tyre infla on solu on, having studied their products for 12 months before promo ng them.

Prime Parizon Sales Manager, Anusorn Iawpanich, said: “The quality of PCL’s tyre inflation products is excellent, and they worked closely with us to develop a bespoke specification to meet market requirements here in Thailand, resulting in a tailormade Air Tower and the ideal product offering to suit the end user.

“Once PCL’s product has been installed, we provide customers with a first class, reliable a er sales service. All products come with a warranty, with all informa on and maintenance records accessible online. Should any issues arise, spare parts are stocked locally and available for delivery within two working days, with any repairs carried out within three working days.”

CL air tower on a PTT service station in Thailand

Prime Parizon aims to develop the market in Thailand by becoming the main supplier of PCL’s products to oil companies, as this will enable them to stock larger suppliers of spare parts, some calibra on equipment, and also provide cost­effec ve annual check and maintenance packages.

Jonathan Robinson added: “The partnership between PCL and Prime Parizon means we can offer an unparalleled service to the market in Thailand, with a 24­hour turnaround for arranging service to maintenance request. We are delighted to be working with Prime Parizon for PTT, and extremely excited about prospects for further development and success.”

PR contact: Amy Jenkinson T: +44 (0)114 247 9308 E: ajenkinson@pclairtechnology.com

Change of company name With effect from on or around 1st May 2020, Tokheim Solu ons UK Limited became TSG UK Solu ons Limited.

We are proud of our roots with the Tokheim brand (now owned by the Dover Group) but it is me to look to the future as TSG UK, part of the pan­European TSG Group. As well as consolidating TSG UK’s strong presence in the fleet and retail fuel sectors, we have restructured the business to deliver growth in the new sectors of car wash, systems, gas and electric vehicle charge.

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We have also fully integrated recent acquisi ons into TSG UK so star ng a new chapter in our history as one consolidated business.

Moving forward we will operate under one brand, delivering a consistently excellent standard of service to all customers.

The company registration number remains unchanged but if you have any queries about the name change contact details below. Henry Simpson, Managing Director M: 07722 143834 E: henry.simpson@tsg­solu ons.com

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TSG appoint new UK Managing Director TSG Group has appointed Henry Simpson as UK Managing Director with effect from 1st April 2020.

Henry joined TSG UK in September 2019 as Interim Managing Director a er more than 20 years as Commercial Director at Adler and Allan.

Henry said: ‘I am delighted to have been appointed the permanent Managing Director. I enjoyed the interim role and believe that TSG is a business with great people and a very forward­looking strategy.’

TSG emerged out of the Tokheim Group a er a management buyout of the sales and service divisions in 2016. TSG Group has grown quickly and now has opera ons in 30 countries across Europe and Africa, and annual sales of over 650 million Euros. The UK business has also expanded with acquisi ons including Cameron Forecourt in 2019. TSG UK employs just under 250 full­ me personnel, opera ng from 8 regional depots.

TSG’s tradi onal business has been in the supply, installa on and maintenance of dispensers and gauges in the fuel retail and fleet sectors. This remains the core of the business with partnerships with Tokheim and Profleet, and an increasing emphasis on service excellence. The service centre in Dundee has recently been revamped with a new IT system and dedicated help desks for each business line. The construc on division has also been restructured so that all installa on teams, from each business line, report to the new Projects Director.

With the trend for increased retail sales at forecourts, TSG has diversified into the valet market with a key partnership with Kärcher to install and maintain car washes for fleet and retail customers. TSG is also enabling forecourt operators to be er manage their business with hardware and so ware systems including payment solu ons, media screens, sta on management tools and CCTV. To help improve the sta on customer experience, TSG has developed complimentary in­house mobile pay (MobyPay) and data management in the cloud (CharliePay). MobyPay can be used for everything from paying for a car wash to buying a coffee

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Press Releases in the store. CharliePay enables forecourt operators to monitor customer spending habits and to operate loyalty schemes.

is working with a number of blue­chip pan­European companies to deliver the expected extraordinary growth in this sector.

TSG is also embracing the move away from fossil fuels to new energies by launching complimentary gas and electric vehicle charge businesses, with partnerships with key equipment manufacturers. TSG covers the complete lifecycle of these new energies from design and construction to operation and maintenance. The business is agnostic to the gas technologies available, offering the full range of LPG, LNG, CNG and H2. It also provides the largest range of EV solutions on the market and

And the last word from the new MD: “It is a very exci ng me to be taking the helm, with my goal to make TSG UK the partner of choice for businesses looking to par cipate in the mobility transforma on which we will see over the next few years.” For informa on about TSG UK and the 6 areas of the business: TSG Retail, TSG Fleet, TSG Wash, TSG Charge, TSG Gas and TSG Systems please visit our website: www.tsg­solu ons.com/uk or contact us on: 01162 437 476.

UNITI expo is postponed due to the Coronavirus 19 March 2020 – The next edi on of UNITI expo, originally planned for 26 to 28 May 2020 has been rescheduled as the event’s organizers react to the development of the Coronavirus pandemic. “Up un l a few weeks ago, we were all s ll hoping that the situa on would improve by spring. Unfortunately, the rapid spread of the pandemic has made it increasingly unlikely that the fair will be held successfully at the originally planned me. Since then, we have been working relessly to find a suitable alterna ve date that ensures the health of our exhibitors and visitors as well as the success of the fair,” explains Elmar Kühn, Managing Director of UNITI­Kra stoff GmbH.

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The organizers, who are proud to have three fully booked and completely planned exhibi on halls, wanted to find a date that was far away from the expected peak of the pandemic. With the new date of February 9 to 11, 2021 the organizers feel like they have done just that.

“The crisis has shown us once again the strong rela onship we have with the industry. The understanding and support from our partners and exhibitors is outstanding, and so far all the exhibitors that have spoken to the UNITI expo team have given assurances that they will also be present on the new date. We are therefore expec ng three full halls and a completely successful event on the new date,” says Ben Boroewitsch, the first point of contact for all exhibitors at UNITI expo.

Elmar Kühn

The postponement will take place under unchanged condi ons. This means that Halls 1, 3 and 5, which were already planned for May, will be occupied with a total of 40,000 m2 of exhibi on space, with no changes to the layout. The three forums with their complete conference programme and the unique GenussGARTEN FOODCOURT will also be kept just as planned.

More up­to­date information for exhibitors and visitors can be found at www.uniti­expo.de.

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HTEC unlock £3m boost to chari es with customer micro­dona ons EPOS, payment and loyalty technology firm HTEC, which is wholly owned by Universe Group plc, is celebra ng unlocking an incredible £3M by using the power of customer micro­dona ons, with fintech charity Pennies.

HTEC’s integra on Pennies has enabled two of the largest independent roadside retail firms, Rontec and MFG, to offer consumers the chance to give a few pennies when paying by card or digital wallet.

Benefitting causes have included Air Ambulance charities, NSPCC, Maggies, Mencap, Diabetes UK, Terrance Higgins Trust and many more.

Jeremy Lewis, CEO of Universe Group plc, said: “HTEC would like to extend a huge thanks to all of our customers that made this possible. We are very proud of our partnership with Pennies and we are honoured that our customers’ dona ons will impact so many important causes. We are thrilled to have reached the £3M milestone and we look forward to seeing this number grow through Pennies micro­dona ons.”

Alison Hutchinson CBE, CEO of Pennies said, “Our huge thanks to HTEC for working with Pennies to unlock millions of pounds for charity and growing and encouraging a community of digital giving.

“These pennies have a huge collec ve impact. For example, just 90 minutes of dona ons at Rontec could pay for a family to a end one of Maggie’s kids’ days, which help children to understand and come to terms with mum or dad having cancer.

“Meanwhile 25 minutes of dona ons from customers at MFG could mean NSPCC can answer a call for help to Childline.

“We estimate that if every UK card holder gave 35p a week via Pennies ­ around the price of a ‘Freddo’ chocolate bar in 2019 – a potential £1bn in new income could be raised for charities each year!”

Pennies has now raised an incredible £20M for over 400 UK charities – across payment partners including HTEC – and was highlighted in Harrington Starr’s Financial Technologist ‘175 global fintech influencers’ in 2019. Pennies was the only charity to make the list.

Pennies is live across a breadth of 60+ retail, hospitality and service sector leaders across the UK, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, including Rontec and MFG roadside retail outlets, The Entertainer, Domino’s, Boots Op cians, Oasis Fashion, Hobbycra and Topps Tiles.

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70% increase in sales of ISTOBAL esens® over the past three years – The company, which exports this range to over 50 countries, has registered an 82% increase in foreign sales of ISTOBAL esens®.

It is the market leader in Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Turkey.

– ISTOBAL an cipates con nued growth of its chemical products in the coming years, with plans to strengthen its posi on in Europe with increases of over 25% year on year and ambi ons to expand into new markets.

– With its super concentrated Xtract line, the company is changing how chemical products are used in its sector by protec ng the environment and contribu ng to sustainable consump on.

UK (9th March 2020).­ Global sales of ISTOBAL esens®, a chemical product range designed to facilitate the wash process for all kinds of vehicles and offer an end­to­end service for ISTOBAL customers, have increased by 70% over the past three years. In this same space of me, there has been par cularly significant growth in exports of ISTOBAL esens®, with sales in foreign markets up 82% between 2016 and 2019, and an increase of 58% in sales within Spain.

The Spanish leader in car wash and car care solu ons for the automo ve industry has been interna onally consolida ng the innova ve line of biodegradable cleaning products it created in 2010. This success in recent years is due to the quality and efficiency of these chemical products, the interna onal market penetra on of ISTOBAL esens®, and a number of successful bids for tenders.

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The company currently exports its chemical product range to over 50 countries and is the market leader in Denmark, Turkey, Spain and Portugal, among others. Europe is the main interna onal des na on for ISTOBAL chemical products: the principle export markets for these products include France, Poland, the UK, Italy, Austria, Croa a, the Bal c countries, Ireland and Sweden.

In the coming years, ISTOBAL an cipates con nued growth in this line of business and plans to strengthen its posi on in Europe by increasing sales by over 25% year on year.

The ISTOBAL esens® chemical product range currently consists of around a hundred innova ve biodegradable cleaning products for all kinds of vehicles, covering the whole range of wash areas.

Worthy of particular mention is the company’s pioneering line of super concentrated Xtract products in the ISTOBAL esens® range, which come in Doy Pack pouches. This is part of ISTOBAL’s bid to change how chemical products are used by protecting the environment and contributing to sustainable consumption. The small format of the Doy Pack pouches reduces the amount of plastic used by 90% compared to traditional packaging used for chemical products. As well as cutting CO 2

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The chemical products from ISTOBAL have been certified by various institutions internationally, guaranteeing sustainability and high quality wash results. For instance, the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, one of the most important, demanding environmental quality seals in the world, the VDA, which is awarded by the German Association of the Automotive Industry, and the Austrian environmental quality certificate, ÖNORM. The ISTOBAL esens® chemical product range currently consists of various pre­wash products, shampoos and mousses for general car wash applications, as well as waxes for shine and protection, water­repellent waxes and drying waxes. It is also home to a number of professional products for cleaning vehicle interiors, as well as water treatment solutions and products for cleaning and maintaining car wash facilities.

ISTOBAL, a multinational group based in Valencia, is a market leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of car wash and car care solutions. With over 65 years’ experience, ISTOBAL harnesses innovation and the latest technology to provide products and services that generate high returns for the car washing business and great added value for users.

The Group exports its products to more than 75 countries thanks to a worldwide network of distributors. It has ten subsidiaries and three manufacturing plants across Europe and the US. International sales currently account for 78% of its production.

Adler and Allan wins VINCI APPA Award for innova on 3 February 2020 ­ Market leading environmental risk reduc on specialist, Adler and Allan has won the VINCI APPA award for innova on for introducing a new interceptor lining process to a leading UK forecourt operator.

A Polyurea coa ng was applied on a damaged three stage non­ func onal separator as the base of the separator had dropped under all chambers causing major water loss. The process required a working party of three men all with confined space rescue training to apply two coats of primer along with a broadcast of fine aggregate saving the customer 70% of the cost on a new interceptor install.

Andrew Clarke, Forecourt Services Managing Director “We’re extremely proud to be able to provide this innova ve service to our customer. By challenging the status quo, we have brought together our knowledge, exper se, and equipment to put the customer ahead of its compe tors and significantly reduce down me, costs and reputa on.”

The news follows the recent internal promo on of Kurt Wachter to Director of its Fuel Infrastructure business, in a strategic focus on the growth of the division making it the market leader.

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County Pumps renew their SafeContractor accredita on for the 17th year County Pumps is one of the UK’s leading specialists in fuel dispensing systems, including installa ons, repairs, emergency breakdown and fuel monitoring.

Alison Newport, Sales Director at County Pumps commented, “Working with large blue­chip clients, we understand that they need to see health and safety policies in wri ng, no ma er your track record.

SafeContractor is the go­to SSIP standard in lots of tender processes.”

“The SafeContractor accredita on means that we can save me with the tender process as it is a recognisable benchmark for health and safety. This has enabled us to gain work with a number of well­known manufacturing, facili es and logis cs businesses.”

“Beyond business growth, Safecontractor provides ongoing support and advice on changing legisla on. The audit process allows us to be transparent and challenge our thinking, so it’s not just a ck­box exercise. This enables us to recognise areas that we can con nually improve and provides confidence our health and safety standards are in­line with best prac ce.”

“The member benefits always come in handy. For example, the Tradepoint discount card is very useful if the team need to grab something on the go like PPE, screen wash, gloves or other materials.”

For contractors that want to enhance their reputa on for health and safety, SafeContractor, the UK’s leading health and safety

accredita on, verifies their compliance and connects contractors to leading organisa ons through an online portal. This enhances their profile to hundreds of companies that only work with SafeContractor members, saves me and money when bidding on new tenders and gives them the peace of mind that their health and safety prac ces are complaint with the law.

Gemma Archibald, Director of Alcumus SafeContractor said: “We’re delighted that County Pumps has renewed their membership for an incredible 17th year.”

“No­one goes to work to get injured. Major organisa ons simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who are not able to prove that they have sound health and safety policies in place. SafeContractor plays a vital role in suppor ng our clients in mee ng their compliance needs, whilst working with their contractors as they progress through the accredita on process.”

“The reciprocal relationship with contractors like County Pumps has helped SafeContractor improve health and safety standards for 20 years. We wish County Pumps continued success in everything that they do.”

For further informa on: Alison Newport, Sales Director T: 01295 780746 F: 01295 788479 E: Alison.Newport@countypumps.co.uk W: www.countypumps.co.uk

CECOD supports decision to postpone UNITI Expo 2020, now rescheduled to take place in Stu gart, Germany, between February 9th – 11th, 2021 who manufacturer industrial meters and systems for use with fuels, such as road tanker mounted equipment.

The Commi ee of the European Manufacturers of Petroleum Measuring and Distribu ng equipment (CECOD), has made an official statement in support of the postponement of UNITI Expo 2020, which has been rescheduled due to the spread of the COVID­19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic. Originally this exhibi on was des ned to take place in Stu gart, Germany, between May 26th – 28th, 2020.

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Lise­Lo e Nordholm, CECOD Chairman said in a statement: “This is an important outcome for our members who have a key role in this trade fair. The decision by UNITI to move the exhibi on, in consulta on with the CECOD board, was taken in the best interests of visitors, exhibitors and exhibi on planners and we fully support this ini a ve”.

CECOD, together with UNITI, the German trade associa on for service sta ons, was instrumental in bringing the first UNITI expo trade fair to market in 2014, with its members vo ng unanimously to support a new European exhibi on dedicated to the interests of the interna onal retail fuel and fuel handling sector.

For further enquiries please visit: h p://www.cecod.eu or contact Vincent Beranger: vberanger@syndicat­mesure.fr

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MFG appoints new Property Director Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Wilson as its new property director.

Graham, who is a qualified chartered surveyor, joins MFG from McDonald’s Restaurants where he was a senior acquisi ons manager. Previously, Graham spent five years with Sainsbury’s as a development surveyor.

Graham will report to chief execu ve officer, William Bannister who said: “Graham joins us as we are gearing up our ambi ous retail development programme and I am confident that his experience will prove invaluable to the whole development team.”

For further informa on contact Tony Wynn at AW Marke ng.

T: 0161 439 3813 Mob: 07836 323549 E: tony@awmarke ng.co.uk

A&G achieves ISO 9001 Quality Management accredita on APEA member, A&G Group, has achieved ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management accreditation, an internationally recognised standard that ensures that their products and services meet the needs of their clients through an effective quality management system.

Managing Director, Laurence O’Neill says, “We were pleased to learn at our initial assessment that we were already doing many of the things required, but to have everything documented with a clear path for analysis and evaluation of our products and services, will help us continue to improve our offering to our customers. I am delighted to have achieved the accreditation and to be able to demonstrate our team’s commitment to providing

a high­quality service, strong customer and supplier relationships, and a consistently good experience with us.”

A&G undertake all fuel and EV charging related services ­ from installations, decommissions, repairs and PPM, to electrical testing and inspection. They provide a lot of subcontracting cover in the South West for other companies in the industry and are happy to manage whole projects or to work with your other preferred suppliers. With a range of skills in the engineering team, including pipefitters and CompEx electricians, they can assist with a variety of jobs, bringing professionalism and experience to the project. Contact the office on: 01579 344503 or: info@aggroupltd.co.uk for more informa on.

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ISTOBAL develops arches for the disinfec on of PPE and the exterior of vehicles in its fight against COVID­19 – In two weeks, it adapts its chemical applica on technology on vehicles and manufactures arches that spray disinfectant on the PPE of health personnel and emergency services, quickly and efficiently in 15 seconds.

– It also manufactures arches for the external disinfec on of vehicles with an average capacity of about 1,000 disinfected vehicles per day.

– Its first arches for the disinfec on of PPE and the exterior of vehicles are already working in Spain.

UK (16th April 2020) ­ The Spanish group ISTOBAL, leader in wash and care solu ons for the automo ve industry, has developed automa c arches for the disinfec on of PPE (Personal Protec ve Equipment) of health personnel, security forces and emergencies personnel in addi on to arches for the external disinfec on of vehicles in order to fight against COVID­19.

The company has started the produc on of this equipment so that it can be installed near main accesses, quaran ne areas, opera ng rooms, ICUs and other points. In this way, ISTOBAL reinvents itself with the manufacture of this equipment, adap ng part of its produc on to combat the spread of the pandemic. In just two weeks, it has adapted its chemical applica on technology on vehicles for the manufacture of arches that can spray disinfectant on the PPE of restrooms, security and emergency departments, quickly and completely in 15 seconds.

With a capacity to disinfect more than 4,000 people with PPE a day, this arch measures two meters in height and is easy to install, as it incorporates supports that can be comfortably a ached to the ground or to any pla orm. It is made up of eight sprinklers that spray disinfectant product on the PPE of health and safety and emergency forces and are automa cally ac vated in its path thanks to a photocell detec on system that ac vates the sprinklers of this nebuliza on system.

Likewise, ISTOBAL is also producing arches for the external disinfec on of medical vehicles such as ambulances and fleets of the security forces with an average disinfec on capacity of about 1,000 vehicles per day. This system is designed to spray vehicles with biocide and achieves disinfec on of large vehicles.

The first arches for the disinfection of PPE and the exterior of vehicles already work in Spain, in cities such as Madrid and Valencia.

ISTOBAL is a Spanish company located in Valencia, leader in the design, manufacture and marke ng of vehicle wash and car care solu ons. Since 1950, the company has brought innova ve products for excellent vehicle care to the industry that ensure a posi ve user experience for consumers.

It exports its products to more than 75 countries, working with a wide network of distributors around the world. It has 9 subsidiaries and three manufacturing and final assembly plants in Spain, USA. and Brazil. Currently, 78% of its produc on corresponds to interna onal sales. More informa on: www.istobal.com 66

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Fevzi Apaydin promoted to Franklin Fueling Systems Vice President of Sales, EMEA and India Madison, Wisconsin USA – March 26, 2020 Franklin Fueling Systems, the global leader in total system solu ons for the petroleum equipment industry, announced today the promo on of Fevzi Apaydin to the posi on of Vice President of Sales, EMEA and India.

Fevzi has over 28 years of combined experience in the petroleum equipment industry. Over the last 14 years, he has held various posi ons within Franklin Fueling Systems including his most recent role as Sales Director of Middle East, Western Asia, and India. Fevzi holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Bosporus University and an MBA in Business Management from Istanbul University.

Speaking on his new appointment, Fevzi commented, “I am very excited to have the opportunity to support our customers

throughout the EMEA and India markets and focus our efforts on delivering world class products and solu ons to meet their business needs.”

“Fevzi brings a strong customer­focused new position,” said John Adrian, Sr. Vice “That, coupled with his many years of industry make him the right person to throughout EMEA and India.”

perspective to this President of Sales. experience in our direct our growth

Fevzi will con nue to base his opera ons out of Istanbul, Turkey where he lives with his wife Deniz, son Kaan, and daughter Selin.

For further informa on: Andrew Knapp, Franklin Fueling Systems, LLC E: knapp@franklinfueling.com

PCL’s Owen McCaughey climbs the career ladder Hard work has paid off for Owen McCaughey – for just under seven years after joining PCL’s customer service team as an office junior, he has been appointed Technical Sales Executive for UK and Ireland.

Owen has steadily worked his way up the career ladder since arriving aged just 17 at Sheffield­based PCL, the world­leading manufacturer of tyre infla on and compressed air products. His very first role involved answering phone calls for pricing, delivery dates, order tracking and general enquiries, along with order and data entry. These du es stood him in good stead to quickly progress to Customer Service Administrator, looking a er the internal account management of European customers and prospects, whilst dealing with worldwide queries.

Through working closely with the sales team, a ending exhibi ons and undertaking technical product training, Owen gained invaluable experience. Two years later he replaced a re ring colleague in the role of Technical Sales Support. He spent the next few years dealing with technical issues for customers and end users of PCL’s tyre infla on and compressed air products, and also the TECALEMIT brand of fluid and fuel dispensing products.

Owen said: “The role progressed to being more involved with the sales teams, helping to generate leads and turn enquiries into orders. I am delighted to have been given the position of Technical Sales Executive; it’s fantastic to have my own accounts to look after and generate sales for. I’m looking forward to this new challenge where I can use the knowledge I’ve gained to extend our customer base.”

PCL Sales Director, Simon Shorter, said. “Owen’s well­earned promo on gives him responsibility as the main sales and technical support for the TECALEMIT products and accounts, as well as UK Sales for PCL’s petrol forecourt market. His ambi on, commitment and determina on, matched by extensive product knowledge, means he is well­equipped for this role, so we are excited to have Owen on board. We are confident that he will successfully drive business forward, developing new opportuni es for the fluid and pneuma c ranges of TECALEMIT and PCL.” PR contact: Amy Jenkinson T: +44 (0)114 247 9308 E: ajenkinson@pclairtechnology.com

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Free fuel pump hand­protec on dispensers dispatched globally in ba le against COVID­19 Over the past month in excess of 2,000 forecourts across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia, have signed up to Devon­based GripHero’s offer of free hand­protec on dispensers on the fuel pump ­ keeping members of the public and staff protected against the avoidable transmission of Covid­19.

In addi on to big fuel retail names across four con nents, highly notable independent groups in the UK have been ordering GripHero to ensure they offer best­prac ce protec on to their customers’ safety in the most efficient way possible.

Nick Fraser, Director of Fraser’s Retail Ltd’s group of mul ­award­ winning forecourts, says: “Efficiency and high standards are at the heart of everything we do within our business. In deciding to use GripHero as our hand­protec on solu on, we want to be protec ng our customers in the most efficient way possible, while minimising our impact on the planet and elimina ng waste.”

Michael Ga y, from Hills of Corby Hill group, which has installed GripHero across its group of 13 sites, commented: “At Hills, we’re very proud to be doing the best we possibly can for our customers’ safety. By rolling­out GripHero on all fuel nozzles across our group, we will be standardising protec on for all drivers visi ng our sites at the exact point of fuel delivery.”

The award­winning patented hand­protec on dispenser, designed by inventor and MD of GripHero Oli Yeo, is the only dispenser in the world permi ed to sit on fuel pump handles. The use of ATEX­ Cer fied an ­sta c hand­protec on material removes all chance of igni on caused by sta c, uniquely enabling the dispensers to be fi ed in the refueling zone. So, when the UK Government announced na onwide restric ons as a result of Covid­19, Oli Yeo decided that offering dispensers free­of­charge un l the end of April was the right thing to do.

By ensuring that hand­protec on is available at the precise point where it is needed ­ on the fuel pump handle ­ GripHero helps to ensure that motorists refuelling their vehicles do not come into contact with plas c and metal surfaces where Covid­19 could easily be passed from one driver to another.

In addi on to cu ng waste ­ by dispensing just one item of hand­ protec on at a me ­ and preven ng transmission of Covid­19 from driver to driver via the fuel pump handle, installing GripHero on each and every fuel pump handle ends the common occurrence of hand­protec on shortages.

Independent research commissioned by GripHero shows that over 80% of drivers regularly fill up without using hand­protec on

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Press Releases because they can’t find gloves, or because standard dispensers are empty.* Fi ng GripHero hand­protec on at every refuelling bay, and in par cular on each fuel pump nozzle, helps put a stop to this problem.

Since the global spread of Covid­19 has focused the minds of both drivers and operators into protec on and safety at the pumps, GripHero has seen excep onally high demand, resul ng in the business doubling produc on and capacity.

Oli Yeo commented: “There has been a clear realisation that customer health and wellbeing is the number one priority, especially as forecourts are high touchpoint locations where Covid­19 can too easily be passed from driver to driver via the fuel pump handle.

“The simple truth is that drivers don’t wash their hands before picking up a fuel pump and very few do so having filled up. O en, this is because forecourts don’t have washrooms. In other cases, drivers are in too much of a hurry to think about properly washing their hands having refuelled.

“Wearing hand­protection prevents this as an issue, and that’s where GripHero delivers. From the feedback we’re getting, it’s clear that both drivers and forecourts are benefiting as motorists are thankful that their health and wellbeing is being prioritised, and so they are returning to fill up and purchase items in­store.”

Fi ng GripHero’s high­efficiency dispensers – which dispense one item of hand­protec on at a me ­ prevents clumps of gloves being taken, increasing capacity, preven ng unnecessary waste and pu ng an end to hand­protec on shortages. It also stops clumps of gloves being stuffed back into tradi onal dispensers on bins and pillars, which could lead to the transmission of Covid­ 19 when the next driver withdraws a glove touched by previous motorists.

For more information about GripHero, visit: www.griphero.com or call: 01837 811035. *Forecourts installing GripHero’s dispensers will need to use GripHero’s ATEX­Cer fied an ­sta c hand­protec on.

Dover Fueling Solu ons appoints new senior leaders to drive digital transforma on strategy February 13, 2020 – Dover Fueling Solutions (“DFS”), a part of Dover Corporation and a leading global provider of advanced customer­focused technologies, services and solutions in the fuel and convenience retail industries, is pleased to announce that, as part of its commitment to support fuel and convenience retailers’ digital transformation efforts through cutting­edge DFS solutions, the organization has added two new senior leaders to its DFS Solutions business.

Matt Tormollen, newly appointed DFS Vice President and General Manager of DFS Solutions, has joined the business bringing extensive industry experience and technology knowledge. With more than 20 years in strategic executive leadership roles, he has held positions leading global research and development for Avalara and serving as President and CEO of FuelQuest. His deep experience in the strategy, execution and marketing aspects of SaaS businesses combined with his success in forming strategic partnerships will be invaluable to DFS in pursuit of its digital transformation. Tormollen holds a Bachelor of Science in information systems management from the University of Maryland.

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DFS also welcomes Ma James, Senior Director of Product Marke ng for the DFS Solu ons business. He joins DFS from his recent role as Director of Global Sales and Marke ng for Emerson.

He brings to DFS a considerable career history, spanning leadership roles in sales and marke ng, program management, business development and key account management, and an early career in so ware development. James holds a Master of Business Administra on from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, and a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering from Iowa State University.

“Ma Tormollen and Ma James are welcome addi ons to our Dover Fueling Solu ons team and DFS Solu ons, and I am delighted to have their calibre of leadership at the forefront of this cri cal growth business component for our customers and for DFS,” said DFS President David Crouse. “We look forward to having their energy, crea vity and vast exper se on board for this next phase of our company’s tenured history.”

For more informa on about Dover Fueling Solu ons, visit: www.DoverFuelingSolu ons.com

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Adler and Allan exclusively introduce non­man entry, ATEX Zone 1 AdlerView™ device 19 February 2020, Market leading environmental risk reduc on specialist has exclusively introduced AdlerView™, a non­man entry, ATEX Zone 1 device for tank cleaning and visual inspec ons.

The market leading ATEX Zone 1 camera can be used to remotely inspect fuel tanks both above and below ground, from a van posi oned up to 50 metres away.

The device vastly reduces the costs associated with removing tank lids and improves health and safety of traditional man­entry tank inspections.

As well as being ATEX Zone 1 registered, the AdlerView™ has improved ligh ng, control and movement and is waterproof. A full report and video of the inside of the tank will be produced on behalf of the client.

Andrew Clarke, Forecourt Services Managing Director, Adler and Allan, said: “The AdlerView™ means that clients can get faster, more accurate diagnosis of issues, with video evidence, meaning less down me for their customers. The device also reduces the health and safety risks of man­entry tank inspec ons, as well as significantly reducing the associated costs.”

The announcement follows the news that Adler and Allan recently acquired LCM’s Fuel FM division, making it Britain’s biggest fuel management and quality provider. The AdlerView™ will be used on forecourts and defence sites across the UK. For further informa on: Jen Pa erson, Marke ng Manager T: 01423 850 360 E: Jen.pa erson@adlerandallan.co.uk

GripHero produces and donates PPE face shields to NHS Forecourt hand­protec on manufacturer turns over 3D­prin ng machines to produc on of face shields.

This is the latest step taken by GripHero to combat the spread of Covid­19. Just a month ago GripHero took the bold step of offering

Award­winning fuel­nozzle mounted hand­protec on dispenser manufacturer, Devon­based GripHero, is working around the clock to produce free protec ve face shields for frontline NHS staff during the coronavirus pandemic. These will be dispatched to a central collec on centre in Sheffield before being distributed to hospitals across the UK. Following the outbreak of COVID­19 and the shortage of protec ve wear for medical personnel in the UK, the Hatherleigh headquartered business has been manufacturing and assembling protec ve face shields to help frontline NHS staff stay safe from the poten al spread of Covid­19.

Using their in­house 3D printers, combined with PrusaPrinters’ downloadable face shield design, approved by the Czech Ministry of Health, the company is well on the way to producing 200 face masks in just four weeks.

The PRUSA RC3 face shields are made from Polylac c acid (PLA) material, which provides a strong protec on barrier from infec ous droplets entering the eyes, nose and mouth of staff.

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its fuel­nozzle mounted hand­protec on dispensers free to forecourts interna onally to help stop the spread of Covid­19 at the fuel pump. The response to that offer, which in the UK alone could cost the business over £3 million, has been overwhelming with thousands of forecourts signing up to protect motorists by installing GripHero’s dispensers.

motorists from the transmission of illness, chemicals, fuel residues and carcinogens found on fuel pump handles, GripHero enables drivers to withdraw hand protec on from the fuel pump handle that they are about to touch. This prevents motorists from coming into contact with the fuel pump handle where Covid­19, harmful bacteria or other substances can easily be passed from one driver to another.

Commen ng on the decision to help meet demand for NHS PPE, Oli Yeo, GripHero’s creator, said: “With our 3D prin ng capability, we realised that we could play an ac ve part in PPE produc on.

Now, it’s a ma er of how quickly we can make the masks and get them out to frontline staff and key workers. With a huge effort from our team, all observing strict social distancing, we have been able to produce 140 face masks to date and we plan to keep up produc on for as long as it is needed.”

Independent research commissioned by GripHero shows that over 80% of drivers regularly fill up without using hand­protec on because they can’t find gloves, or because standard dispensers are empty.* Fi ng GripHero hand­protec on at every refuelling bay, and in par cular on each fuel pump nozzle, helps put a stop to this problem.

Oli Yeo added: “Our ethos at GripHero is to protect individuals from the poten al spread of infec on and viruses when fueling their vehicles, so it seemed natural for us to step up to the plate and play our part in helping to develop more PPE equipment when the UK needs it most.

Through GripHero’s innova ve use of ATEX­Cer fied an ­sta c hand­protec on material, all chance of igni on caused by sta c has been removed, enabling its dispensers to be placed on the fuel nozzle itself and in the refueling zone.

“While a small offering in the grand scheme of things, if each face shield helps a frontline doctor or nurse from pu ng themselves at greater risk than necessary, then every li le helps.”

Fi ng GripHero’s high­efficiency dispensers – which dispense on one item of hand­protec on at a me ­ prevents clumps of gloves being taken, increasing capacity, preven ng unnecessary waste and pu ng an end to hand­protec on shortages. It also stops clumps of gloves being stuffed back into tradi onal dispensers on bins and pillars, which could lead to the transmission of Covid­19 when the next driver withdraws a glove touched by previous motorists.

GripHero’s patented hand­protec on dispenser sits on top of each and every hand­pump on the forecourt. A revolu on in protec ng

For more informa on about GripHero, visit: www.griphero.com or call: 01837 811035.

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Training Training course dates 2020 It is with regret that we have had to postpone all upcoming training courses un l September.

You will know that, along with many other organisa ons, we are facing challenging and unprecedented mes in our industry as a result of the ongoing global COVID­19 coronavirus outbreak. Of course I also understand that these are worrying mes for many of you too.

With the ongoing situa on with COVID­19, and the recent government advice for social mee ngs, we now believe it is impossible for us to offer you training courses.

3 Day Combined Petrol Filling Stations – Construction, Audit and Inspection Course 7 ­ 9 September Stansted Airport Electrical Installations ­ An Awareness 24 Sept Swindon Safe Installation and Use of LPG 15 September Stansted Airport Explosives and Fireworks 22 September Stansted Airport

We are therefore pausing our training courses for a short period of me. The September courses are listed on the APEA website, these will proceed if government advice allows. Please click on this link to view the courses h ps://apea.org.uk/pages/training/ training­course­dates­and­loca ons

Wetstock Management 18 September Stansted Airport

Finally, I am sure you will appreciate that this is not a decision we have taken lightly, so on behalf of everyone at the APEA, we are sorry for this short break in the training schedule and we look forward to seeing you at future courses.

Petrol Filling Stations ­ Enforcement Procedures An Awareness 14 September Stansted Airport

Please contact the APEA office for a quotation for a bespoke course for any of the courses listed opposite at admin@apea.org.uk, with an approximate number of delegates and preferred dates.

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Stansted Airport

Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 28 September Stansted Airport Petrol Filling Station courses on request Vapour Recovery Installations Leak Investigation

Course Fees 3 day course with accommodation 3 day, day delegate rate 1 day course

APEA Member £1020.00 £810.00 £260.00

Non member £1120.00 £910.00 £310.00

More information and booking details on the “Training” page at www.apea.org.uk Anyone booking a training course that is not an APEA member will automatically receive complimentary “Individual” membership to the APEA for one year.

Courses will be designed around the (4th edition) Blue Book Guidance for the Design, Construction, Modification, Maintenance and Decommissioning of Filling Stations (May 2018).

A hard copy and a pdf version of the 4th Edition is available from the Publications page of the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk The hard copy is £75.00 (no vat) to APEA Members and £150.00 (no vat) to non APEA members. The pdf version is the same price but with VAT added. The pdf version can be purchased with a licence for individual use and cannot be shared or printed. It is strongly recommended that attendees have access to this document during courses.

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