Chairman’s Report

Hi everyone and another three months has passed and it seems to me as one issue finishes another immediately starts and without realising it, lots of things are constantly occurring throughout the industry.

Now before prompting thought or even controversy I have got to say what a smart looking issue we have this time and that is down to Jane’s skills who is our Business Manager and recognise that the Bulletin looks more user friendly.

Another topic is the recent campaign on inspections of unattended sites here in the UK and the worrying findings that have since been found. A fuller article from me is elsewhere in this edition but we need to think of the wider, European picture as the “Unattended” method of operating is the norm. Maybe our inner concerns are the behaviour of customers and the public at large having access to what is pretty dangerous equipment. I do believe that those Operators here in the UK together with my Regulator colleagues will move to close any shortfall in this way of dispensing.

Our training service continues to attract interest from beyond the UK and the most recent trip was to return to Bahrain in June. It was very hot but the four of us survived I am pleased to say.

On the subject of trips outside the UK I was delighted to be one of many APEA delegates to visit Germany in May to visit both the Elaflex and Hiby Factories to see raw materials received, moulded and fashioned to make precision made nozzles. A truly fascinating visit spearheaded by Anton Martiniussen, a great stalwart of the Association.

The momentum continues to build for APEA 2009 and OpenRoom Events, our organisers, are hard at it bringing us all together for what is now the highlight of the downstream industry, annually reuniting friends and colleagues. I love the event and it makes me proud to be involved with such a spectacle.

The topics and theme of “What’s Coming Next” is no accident. The slogan really does illustrate what we are about to experience in terms of challenges, frustrations and reward. Please come to the Ricoh Arena and specifically to my regulatory colleagues; you will not be disappointed and bear in mind it is a Continued Professional Development (CPD) event.

The interviewee this time is John Boudry, Chief Executive of PetroTechnik. John has been an immense supporter of the Association for many years and whilst he is not the easiest of people to track down, at least I was lucky in July to do so.

I was surprised to receive a visitor to our shores from Australia recently, Reed Leighton of Leighton & O’Brien whom I gave a whistle stop tour of Milton Keynes and an explanation of Regulatory Enforcement here in England. Mind you much of the discussion centred on who will win “The Ashes” as at the time of writing the Australian Cricket Team is touring England. That always proved a competitive contest – bit like our market I guess. I have to say that he did enquire about my potatoes and fuchsias – a comment I made last time in my party piece so at least one person reads this column.

Enjoy the issue and pleased to hear from anyone. Until the next time

Regards

Brian

Brian Just a note to say many thanks for the support and planning for the training courses held at Sheffield in June. All went well and all students, experienced and inexperienced learnt from the three modules and to Jane thank you for the time you spent organising the instructors and certificates for the course at Sheffield last week. Thank you Terry Guthrie South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

Sir I read with interest the article concerning the Ystrad Mynach Tesco filling station (The Bulletin June 2009) where short measure petrol was delivered to customers over a period of 9 months. One has to wonder why wetstock reconciliation at the site did not appear to highlight what were, I understand, fairly considerable deficiencies in measure. My training in petroleum enforcement (thanks Brian) taught me that wetstock gains could possibly indicate water somehow seeping into the tank and that further investigation is necessary. Should we have the confidence that the site would pick up wetstock losses? The matter was actually discovered by a routine weight and measure inspection which goes to show the

continuing need for independent testing of petrol dispensers, something which protects both consumer and trader. As a soon to be retired Weights and Measures Inspector with over 35 years experience I consider it disappointing that more and more local authorities regard such inspections as low priority. When one considers that petrol is a high priced, high throughput product both trader and consumer need confidence in the dispensers. Andrew Tilley Principal Trading Standards Officer Wiltshire County Council

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The last few months have been very busy compiling the 2010 Yearbook and this issue of the Bulletin.

Arrangements are also well under way too for APEA 2009, details of which can be found below and in this issue of the Bulletin on page 30. It looks to be a very exciting event at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

2010 Yearbook

Thanks to all of you that returned your Registration forms for the 2010 Yearbook and also those of you who booked advertising. 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 will be sending all Yearbooks by Royal Mail recorded delivery and by courier so that we can follow up any non deliveries.

2009 AGM, Conference, Exhibition and Awards Dinner

Following the success of APEA 2008 we will be repeating the format for APEA 2009 but at a new venue in Coventry.

It brings together equipment suppliers, service providers, oil companies, independent retailers, supermarkets and regulators for a day of conference debate, new technology and product display, networking and industry recognition.

APEA 2009 takes place on 15th October at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.

The event takes place in a dedicated conference and function centre, boasting top class facilities.

Anyone wishing to book for the Conference, Exhibition or Awards Dinner should contact Hannah Guppy at OpenRoom Events on + 44 (0)20 8222 8837 or at hannah@openroomevents.com

If you would like to enter any of the awards you can now enter online from the APEAwebsite at www.apea.org.uk go to the Home page and click on the linked box to the Awards Entry page, or please contact me for an entry form at admin@apea.org.uk. Please specify which award you wish to enter so that the appropriate form can be emailed to you. Details about the awards can be found on page 33.

I will be managing the AGM part of the event and information and nomination forms will be posted to all members eligible to vote, with this issue of the Bulletin.

Bulletin

Thank you to all of you that have contributed to this issue of The Bulletin.

Please send me any news items, press releases or articles for the December 2009 issue and I will pass them onto our Editor for approval.

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

Bulletin Advertising

Thanks to all the companies that booked advertising in the 2009 issues of the Bulletin.

If you book in all four issues you receive a 25% discount and we are able to offer discounts for those of you that wish to book for more than one issue but less than four issues too.

The advertising rates remain unchanged for 2009 and are listed on our website on the ‘Publications’ page at www.apea.org.uk

If you would like to book advertising in the Bulletin for 2009, please call me on 0845 603 5507 or email me at admin@apea.org.uk for a booking form.

I will be sending out the advertising renewal notice letters and booking forms for 2010 advertising, in October. As advert positioning is based on a first come first served basis, please do not hesitate to return your booking form so that you can secure the best placement for your adverts.

Publications

The Blue Book is available at the discounted rate of £40 to APEA members.

If you wish to purchase a copy please contact me on 0845 603 5507 and I will be able to provide you with details on obtaining a copy.

We also publish the Code of Practice for Ground floor, multi storey and underground car parks. This can be purchased and downloaded directly from the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk.

APEAMembers £10.00 plus p+p Non APEAMembers £20.00 plus p+p

Training

Thanks to all of you that have booked on the APEA training courses, the last few months have been busy with bookings.

The 2009 dates are detailed on page 70 of this issue of the Bulletin and are also on the APEAwebsite at www.apea.org.uk where you can book online or download a booking form.

I am arranging bespoke courses for various companies which enables members to receive training at a discounted rate and at a time and location suitable to them.

If you are interested in hosting a bespoke course for your company please do not hesitate to contact me.

We can offer discounted rates for these courses if you are able to provide a venue and catering.

Thanks go out to all our trainers who often travel long distances to provide their valuable services.

You can book online from the Training page on the APEAwebsite or you can download a booking form from our website training page, just click on the course you are interested in and the course details and form are displayed or please contact me by email or by phone and I can email you a copy.

New Members

There have been 52 new members joining during April, May and June, details can be found on pages 9 and 10.

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The website continues to be a useful site for information and to make online bookings and payments. I am glad so many of you are using it.

If you wish to contribute anything to the site please feel free to log on and go to the APEAResource Centre where you can submit your article for approval.

There is a ‘Help’ pull down menu if you need some assistance. If you need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.

You can also use the website to change your contact details, just logon and you will be able to access your record. If you cannot remember your logon details please contact me.

Finally if any of you need any assistance with general or technical matters, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0845 603 5507 and I will endeavour to help.

Regards

Jane

Detailed below are new members that have recently joined the APEA during April, May and June.

April

Richard Moor Seymour & Castle Ltd Tattershall Way Fairfield Industrial Estate Louth Lincolnshire LN11 0YZ

Andrew Jones Powys County Council Trading Standards County Hall Llandrindod Wells LD1 5LG

David Thompson 59 Claremount Road Wallasey Merseyside CH45 6UA

Alison Dugan 29 Turmennan Road Crossgar Downpatrick Down BT30 9ES

Julie-Anne Caughey Ards Borough Council 2 Church Street Newtownards Newtownards Down BT23 4AP

Flo Hunter HSENI 83 Ladas Drive Belfast BT39 9GG

Louise Nelson HSENI 83 Ladas Drive Belfast Antrim BT6 9FR Brian Ritchie Lisburn City Council Island Civic Centre The Island Lisburn Antrim BT27 4RL

Richard Charlton F.S.L.E Legal and Safety Services FOURWAYS 36 West Street Aspatria Wigton Cumbria CA7 3HQ

Fiona Murray 2 Dairyvale Limavady Derry BT49 0DZ

Julie Parkinson Larne Borough Council Smiley Buildings Victoria Road Larne Co. Antrim BT40 1RU

Esmee Coffey Gaelite Signs 3A 4A Threerock Road Sandyford Industrial Estate Dublin 18 Ireland

Michalis Heraclides Hellenic Petroleum Cyprus Ltd 1 Erectheiou Str Engomi Nicosia 2413 Cyprus

Gregory Ramsbottom Topaz Energy Beech Hill Clonskeagh Dublin 4 Ireland Melanie Patterson Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council Council Offices Circular Road Dungannon Tyrone BT71 6DT

Andrew Mitchell Elec-Check Ltd 10 Ickworth Court Felixstowe IP11 2XL

Terry Moody Triple Echo, Camel Green Road Alderholt Fordingbridge Hampshire SP63AT

Timothy Morgan T G Morgan Electrical Green Pastures Medlam Lane, Carrington Boston Lincs PE227LU

John Irwin Cardiff County Council Cardiff Trading Standards Room 120 County Hall Atlantic Wharf Cardiff CF10 4UW

Brian Mallon 3 Beresford Court Armagh City County Armagh BT7 1AY

May

Oliver Bateson Larne Borough Council 17 Shelton Meadow Loughgiel, Ballymena Antrim BT44 9JX

Peter McMahon McMahon Associates Dobbin Street Armagh Co Armagh BT617QQ

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