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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON FORECOURT MAINTENANCE: Winter challenges
We’re all susceptible to the vagaries of the British weather but our winter weather poses specific challenges for forecourt operators. Equipment needs to be able to withstand harsh conditions to ensure sites run smoothly.
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WhitepapersWhy compliance is your untapped growth driver
Having evolved into multi-service retail destinations, forecourts now grapple with myriad regulatory demands. Discover how investment in streamlining this complexity can give operators a competitive advantage.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON PUMPS: Pump up your volumes
Pricewatch Group general manager Tom Buckley knew it was time for new pumps at the company’s Bexhill Gulf/Morrisons Daily site when the breakdowns were becoming more frequent. And it wasn’t just the breakdowns which were causing the business issues.
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ArticleTom Highland takes touches from award-winning Childerley Gate for new St Neots forecourt
Tom Highland’s new site in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, may not be big enough to replicate his award-winning nearby Childerley Gate Service Station, but it takes inspiration from that forecourt, with the shop having a cosy yet comprehensive feel, as we found on a recent visit.
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ArticleJet wash drains saves customers from soggy feet
Valeting may be a booming sector in the forecourt industry, but offering such services can involve more than just plonking new equipment down on an empty patch of hardstanding.
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ArticleTECH TALK: The importance of maintenance in preparing forecourts for sale – expert advice
A focus on maintenance rather than big spend projects is prudent when preparing to put a forecourt on the market, say property experts.
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Equipment NewsRegular maintenance will keep your tech going for longer
Many forecourt retailers are investing in new technology such as solar power and energy-efficient refrigeration to help them cut costs. But to remain efficient this equipment needs to be maintained.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON FORECOURT MAINTENANCE: Time for a spring clean?
We all know the importance of first impressions, and a clean forecourt definitely provides a welcoming first impression for customers.
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OtherTECH TALK: Charge ahead with EV plans without checking with your Petroleum Enforcing Authority at your peril
The fifth edition of the Blue Book, the industry bible on petrol station design, construction, modification and maintenance, was launched this month, and forecourt operators thinking of installing electric vehicle chargepoints should give special attention to Chapter 3, urges Jamie Thompson, chair of The Association for Petroleum and Explosive Administration’s technical committee.
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Equipment NewsSafety scheme minimises risks on petrol forecourts
We must always be aware that forecourts are an inherently risky place to work. While millions of drivers come and fill up safely every day, they are a site that contains a potentially deadly mix of explosive vapours, liquids and other hazardous materials.
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Equipment NewsFORECOURT SHOW: Eurotank packs a punch as it celebrates 21st anniversary with huge tanker display
Celebrating 21 years in business in 2022, Eurotank Service Group made a big impression with its newest Rolba ADR vacuum tanker forming the centrepiece of the largest stand at the show.
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NewsGripHero launches a redesigned version of its fuel-nozzle mounted glove dispensers
GripHero has launched a redesigned version of its fuel-nozzle mounted dispensers featuring 10% more advertising space than previous models.
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NewsDover Fueling Solutions (DFS) signs reseller agreement with Techniche
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) has signed a reseller agreement with Techniche, under which DFS can market, sell and distribute Techniche asset maintenance management and compliance software solutions to customers worldwide.
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Equipment NewsNew features to protect EV charging installations introduced by Beaverswood
New electric vehicle (EV) charging point solutions to provide protection of installations have been introduced by visual communications specialist Beaverswood.
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Equipment NewsMobile app launched that can produce microbial fuel test results in minutes
A mobile app that can be used with a microbial fuel testing tool to produce downloadable results in minutes, has been launched by Conidia.
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NewsAdler and Allan boosts forecourt services with trio of acquisitions
Environmental risk reduction business, Adler and Allan, has announced the acquisition of three companies into the group: electrical specialists AMGS Electrical; hazardous material specialist Flotech Performance Systems Limited (Flotech); and industrial sewage specialist and underground infrastructure specialist Oneline Surveys.
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NewsBespoke app launched to help forecourts navigate safety compliance
An app which helps forecourt operators to maintain a safe environment has been launched by the PRA in partnership with SafetyCulture.
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NewsMPK Garages signs maintenance deal with Europump
MPK Garages has signed a three-year contract with Europump Maintenance for pump and tank gauge maintenance services.
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Equipment NewsEurotank Service Group and Europump Maintenance join PRA as associate members
Eurotank Service Group and Europump Maintenance are expressing their support for the fuel retail sector by becoming associate members of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA).
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Equipment NewsPetrol Sign celebrates fifth anniversary of entering the UK market
Forecourt signware specialist Petrol Sign is celebrating its fifth anniversary in the UK.