All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 34
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Equipment NewsNew EV charge-point protection and safety solutions from Brandsafe
Improved levels of protection for electric vehicle (EV) charge points installed in garage forecourts and service stations have been launched as a new range of high-performance solutions from Brandsafe, the UK impact protection equipment specialist.
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Equipment NewsIstobal claims to be first car wash manufacturer with ‘zero water disposal’ system
Spanish car wash specialist Istobal is claiming to be the first manufacturer to develop zero water disposal in its car washes thanks to its pioneering biological recycler with ultra-filtration system.
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NewsC-stores more highly rated following Covid year, says PayPoint survey
Convenience stores have taken on a new importance over the past 12 months as Brits spend more time in their local community, according to new research commissioned by PayPoint.
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NewsMotor industry slams changes to EV grants scheme
The motor industry has slammed the government’s changes to its grants scheme for electric cars, vans and trucks which now excludes more expensive vehicles and reduces the grant by £500.
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NewsForecourts will evolve as ‘mobility hubs’, says new UKPIA report
The role of the UK’s forecourts in acting as hubs for ”road transport re-energising” will remain as the UK transport sector evolves, according to a new report from the UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA).
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NewsCostcutter and SimplyFresh agree two-year continuation of partnership
Costcutter Supermarkets Group and SimplyFresh have announced a continuation of their partnership with a new rolling supply contract, which will run for a minimum of two years, to support SimplyFresh in its continued growth ambitions.
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NewsEG Group tackles food waste with Too Good to Go partnership
EG Group has partnered with Too Good To Go, the company committed to reducing food waste and protecting the environment.
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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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NewsMFG invests £400m in EV-charging strategy to help drive ‘UK’s mobility revolution’
Number one Top 50 Indie MFG is to invest around £400m in ’ultra-rapid’ EV chargers for its 918-strong UK-network over the next decade.
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NewsBP and VW join forces to boost ultra-fast EV charging across Europe
Volkswagen and BP are to work together on extending and speeding up the deployment of ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities at BP retail sites across the UK, Germany and elsewhere in Europe.
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NewsGovernment’s access to cash commitment must be honoured, says ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the Government to take urgent action to ensure long-term access to cash and to provide local shops with support in order to continue providing this service to their customers.
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NewsBP pulse pledges £2m to improve legacy charging
BP pulse is pledging to radically improve the reliability of the UK’s legacy public charging infrastructure by working with local authorities to upgrade and replace charge points across the country – meaning EV drivers will be able to charge in more places, more easil
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NewsCar washing returning to Euro Garages’ forecourts, says Ilyas Munshi
EG Group is beginning to introduce car washing back onto forecourts, following changes to legislation, Ilyas Munshi, commercial director at EG Group has revealed.
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NewsBestway Wholesale integrates Costcutter
Bestway Wholesale have announced the restructure of Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) as the first step of the integration of the business into Bestway Wholesale.
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New study advocates use of renewable fuels to speed up ‘road to zero’
A new study by Zemo Partnership (formerly LowCVP) shows how the widespread adoption of high-blend renewable fuels (HBRF) can speed up decarbonisation in road transport and support the UK’s transition to net zero emissions by 2050.
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NewsNew car registrations down 35.5%
The UK new car market declined by 35.5% in February as 28,282 fewer units were registered during a traditionally weak month for new vehicle uptake, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsVolvo Cars launches its first ‘pure electric’ EV
Volvo Cars has launched its first model designed as pure electric only – the C40 Recharge – describing it as the latest manifestation of its commitment to a zero-emission future.
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Equipment NewsEssential retailers urged to step up COVID compliance inspections amid rising scrutiny
Following last week’s announcement that non-essential retail will not re-open until at least April 12, Bureau Veritas, the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) organisation, is urging grocers, supermarkets, and other essential retailers to assess and evaluate their Covid-secure measures to ensure they not only meeting regulatory standards but are also effective in meeting customer’s renewed expectations of safety and compliance.
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NewsHarvest Energy owner completes purchase of Lindsey Oil Refinery
The Prax Group, owner of Harvest Energy, and a leading independent oil refining, trading, storage, distribution and retail conglomerate dealing in petroleum products and bio-fuels, has successfully completed the strategic acquisition of Lindsey Oil Refinery and its associated logistic assets in the UK, following the signing of an agreement in July 2020 to purchase the refinery from energy major Total.
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NewsEG Group reports strong 2020 performance and resilience in latest trading update
Despite unprecedented and challenging conditions, EG Group has shown resilience in its financial performance in the past year, according to co-CEO Mohsin Issa, as the company announced its final quarter and unaudited full-year 2020 results.