All Maintenance articles – Page 2

  • ACS urges retailers to prepare for refrigeration regulations change
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    ACS urges retailers to prepare for refrigeration regulations change

    2019-12-18T00:00:00Z

    The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is reminding retailers about upcoming changes to the regulations covering refrigeration from the beginning of January and encouraging them to make sure that their store is prepared. The EU Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulation (also known as the EU F-Gas Regulation), will ban the use ...

  • GripHero clinches two titles at APEA Awards
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    GripHero clinches two titles at APEA Awards

    2019-11-27T00:00:00Z

    GripHero, the developer of fuel nozzle-mounted, anti-static hand-protection dispensers, was the big winner at the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA) 2019 Awards, clinching two titles. The company won both the Environmental Protection and Improvement Award, and the Innovation Award. Commenting on its success, Oli Yeo, managing director and ...

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    Bureau Veritas warns retailers to watch out for festive fire risks

    2019-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Ahead of the annual seasonal shopping rush, compliance authority Bureau Veritas is reminding retailers of the increased fire risks brought about during the festivities and the importance of increased health & safety measures.A key concern lies in the use of festive decorations, with some staples items – such as garlands, ...

  • Suresite Health & Safety adds to team of assessors
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    Suresite Health & Safety adds to team of assessors

    2019-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Two new assessors have been appointed by Suresite Health & Safety. Kevin McClenaghan will cover North Wales and the Midlands, while Steven Roberts takes over the North West & Northumbria, following Steve Clark’s promotion to H&S manager. NEBOSH-qualified Kevin has previously worked as a law enforcement officer and a safety ...

  • Adler and Allan acquires LCM’s fuel facility management division
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    Adler and Allan acquires LCM’s fuel facility management division

    2019-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Environmental risk reduction specialist Adler and Allan has announced that it is acquiring the fuel facility management (FM) division of LCM Environmental.LCM’s Fuel FM division conducts a range of forecourt maintenance and compliance testing services, for a number of major forecourt and commercial clients and delivers these services across the ...

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    A proactive approach

    2019-10-10T00:00:00Z

    A proactive approach to delivering a positive customer experience has never been more important in driving forecourt loyalty. That’s the opinion of Karl Jacoby, CEO of tech firm, Techniche. He says: "Forecourt maintenance has a crucial role to play in achieving high standards of customer satisfaction, ensuring facilities and assets ...

  • Harvest chooses Urgent as its asset management platform
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    Harvest chooses Urgent as its asset management platform

    2019-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Techniche has announced that Harvest Energy has selected its Urgent facilities and asset management platform, to support the company’s UK maintenance operation across almost 90 company-owned service stations. Harvest Energy wanted to increase the visibility and control of all maintenance activity within its network, in order to improve operational efficiency ...

  • TSG partners Box Energi on the roll-out of Drive Energi
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    TSG partners Box Energi on the roll-out of Drive Energi

    2019-08-07T00:00:00Z

    TSG, the sales and service provider to the fuel retail and commercial fleet fueling industries, has agreed a partnership agreement with EV charging company Box Energi. The agreement means TSG will be the official installer and service provider for Box Energi’s new Drive Energi network – where it aims to ...

  • Adler & Allan rebrands and brings group closer together
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    Adler & Allan rebrands and brings group closer together

    2019-08-07T00:00:00Z

    Environmental risk reduction company Adler and Allan has launched a new brand and logo as part of its strategy to bring its group of companies together and reflect an enhanced range of services and solutions. As part of the brand project Adler and Allan has also developed a suite of ...

  • Europump supports expansion of fuel pump maintenance service
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    Europump supports expansion of fuel pump maintenance service

    2019-07-12T00:00:00Z

    Europump has introduced new technology to support expansion of its fuel pump maintenance services for fuel retailers. It has deployed the latest cloud and mobile technology as part of a real-time system for managing field engineering operations. Supplied by Leeds-based BigChange, the system uses an app called JobWatch that connects ...

  • RS Sales launches new pump island cleaning kit
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    RS Sales launches new pump island cleaning kit

    2019-06-21T00:00:00Z

    RS Sales has launched a new pump island cleaning kit which aims to save retailers time and money while delivering exceptional cleaning results. Users simply dose the required amount of chemical into the refillable flask-for-life, dilute with water, spray onto a multitude of surfaces around the forecourt and watch the ...

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    Suresite unveils health and safety service for convenience stores

    2019-06-14T00:00:00Z

    One of the biggest names in forecourt health and safety has launched a risk assessment service for convenience stores. Suresite Group, which has been at the forefront of petrol station risk assessment since 1994, has identified convenience stores as being particularly at risk of H&S breaches. Neil Simms, the group’s ...

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    RS Sales & Distribution offers support on food hygiene regs

    2019-05-17T00:00:00Z

    RS Sales & Distribution has created a Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) customer support pack for retailers who are looking for help with achieving a food hygiene rating of 5 before the display of FHRS ratings is made mandatory in England sometime in 2019. The user-friendly support pack can be ...

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    Eurotank Service Group relaunches fuel pump maintenance arm

    2019-03-29T00:00:00Z

    Eurotank Service Group is relaunching its fuel pump maintenance business as a separate entity to better reflect the division’s operations. As of April 1, Europump Maintenance Limited will provide UK fuel retailers with a pump and tank gauge maintenance service on a contract or ad hoc basis. The company’s experienced ...

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    DRB UK Maintenance Services become Emtec Petroleum

    2019-03-15T00:00:00Z

    DRB UK Maintenance Services has announced that it is now trading under the new name of Emtec Petroleum. Managing director, Robert McArthur, explained: “It makes sense that since we have been part of the Emtec Group for more than 11 years that we fall into line with our sister group ...

  • DRB UK Maintenance Services renamed Emtec Petroleum
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    DRB UK Maintenance Services renamed Emtec Petroleum

    2019-03-05T00:00:00Z

    DRB UK Maintenance Services has announced that from March 1, 2019, it will be trading under the name of Emtec Petroleum. Managing director Robert McArthur explained: “It makes sense that since we have been part of the Emtec Group for more than 11 years that we fall into line with ...

  • Forecourts encouraged to use recyclable coffee cups
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    Forecourts encouraged to use recyclable coffee cups

    2019-02-08T00:00:00Z

    Forecourts are being encouraged to offer hot beverages in environmentally friendly recyclable cups. Frugalpac, which claims to manufacture the first fully recyclable coffee cup made from recycled paper, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Wrexham, north Wales, to produce Frugal Cups. Frugal Cups will be available in three sizes ...

  • GripHero releases bin for plastic to complement hand protection
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    GripHero releases bin for plastic to complement hand protection

    2018-12-05T00:00:00Z

    GripHero has complemented its new fuel-nozzle mounted hand-protection dispenser with the release of a new range of bright pink plastic recycling bins to help complete the recycling circle. The bins are being made available to help dispose of GripHero’s anti-static, fully recyclable hand-protection, as well as other plastic. Commenting on ...

  • Suresite partners Bolt Learning to launch training courses
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    Suresite partners Bolt Learning to launch training courses

    2018-11-07T00:00:00Z

    Forecourt expert Suresite has launched two new interactive online training courses, in partnership with training provider, Bolt Learning. Aimed at forecourt and convenience store staff, the modules cover competent persons and safety on the forecourt. Both subjects can be completed on any device (smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC) and at ...

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    Suresite bolsters forecourt health and safety team

    2018-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Suresite has strengthened its forecourt health and safety team with the appointment of two new assessors. Dave Healy and Darren Summons will support clients with a range of services including risk assessments, site audits, hazardous area diagrams and training. Dave has responsibility for the Irish Republic, and Darren will cover ...