All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2023
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Equipment NewsFri-Jado extends multi table-top display range with rear feed model
Following the launch of the Multi Table-Top Display (MTT) portfolio earlier this year, Fri-Jado has now announced a range extension, introducing a rear feed model, allowing operators to load the unit more simply and quickly without compromising on the performance of the counter.
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Equipment NewsEV Cables launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ eco-friendly plug
UK EV charging cable company evcables.com, which offers cables in a variety of colours and lengths has launched its new British-designed and manufactured connector, the Wottz Type 2 plug.
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Equipment NewsGridserve to speed up electric forecourt development with Algeco modular buildings
Gridserve Electric Forecourts has agreed a major order with modular and offsite building solutions specialist, Algeco.
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Equipment NewsSuresite to power new PitStop platform with ‘world-leading’ mobile payment technology
Forecourt payment technology provider Suresite is to power its new PitStop platform with mobile payment technology from Cloudics, described as a ’world leader’ in cross-business mobile payment and advanced forecourt control technology.
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NewsJet activation goes viral with help of Greeters Guild
A Jet service station in Catterick has become the unlikely location of a viral Greeters Guild video, drawing nearly 500K engagements across social platforms including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
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NewsFleet bosses turn out in force for First Hydrogen track day
Zero emissions automotive developer, First Hydrogen, hosted representatives from 21 UK fleet operators and industry specialists at the Horiba MIRA proving ground near Coventry to test drive its first-of-a-kind hydrogen fuel cell-powered light commercial vehicles (LCV).
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NewsCar dealers think used car buyers will stick with ICE vehicles for longer
More than four out of 10 car dealers (44%) think used car buyers will stick with petrol and diesel cars for longer following the government’s decision to delay the ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles to 2035.
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NewsMiddlesbrough Council gives green light to EV charge points
Middlesbrough Council has approved plans for up to 160 EV charging points to be installed in 90 locations across the borough.
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NewsPolice investigate forecourt robbery
Officers investigating a report of a robbery in Bridport are appealing for witnesses or for anyone with information to come forward.
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NewsTECH TALK: Lotus launches ultra-fast EV chargers
Luxury car brand Lotus has launched its own EV charging solutions including an ultra-fast 450kW DC charger, power cabinet and a modular unit for charging up to four vehicles at a time.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON BUILDING AND DESIGN: Stunning stations
Members of the general public, when told that there is an award for the design for a petrol filling station, may say ‘But surely they are all the same?’. Obviously, those in the industry know otherwise, as the building and design of forecourts has evolved with the ever-changing needs of today’s drivers and shoppers. Space may not always allow for grandiose plans, but architects have an amazing knack of getting everything in the right place.
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NewsFood and drink sales double for MPK Garages following Nisa switch
MPK Garages has revealed a doubling of food and drink sales since it joined Nisa with the aim of growing its presence in the forecourt sub-sector of the convenience market.
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NewsBuilding starts on new HGV biomethane refuelling station in Doncaster
Construction has begun in Doncaster on the latest HGV refuelling station by ReFuels NV, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonisation of HGVs.
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NewsEG Group seeks permission for knockdown rebuild
Top 50 Indie EG Group has submitted a planning application for a knockdown rebuild of its Blackburn Service Station at Whalley Banks, Blackburn.
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NewsPolice appeal for Clydebank robbery information
Detectives in Clydebank are appealing for information after a robbery at a forecourt on Great Western Road in Clydebank.
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NewsPolice hunt forecourt robber
West Mercia Police are appealing for anyone who may have any information about a robbery at Hartlebury Service Station on the A449.
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NewsPearl Forecourts submits plans for new Bury site
Top 50 Indie Pearl Forecourts is seeking planning permission to build a new forecourt at a prominent car showroom site close to Bury town centre.
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NewsForecourt retailers unimpressed with CMA fuel pricing action
Forecourt retailers have given short shrift to the CMA’s campaign to make fuel pricing more transparent, with many arguing that pricing is already easy to find.
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NewsMixed responses to Autumn Statement
There were mixed response across the forecourt sector to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement earlier this week.
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NewsForecourt thief locked up
A brazen thief who stole fuel from a petrol station forecourt and helped himself to goods in shops without making payment has been locked up.