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Is
decoupling the fuel answer
That perennial chestnut Ð the essential user rebate
on fuel duty for hauliers, has raised its head again
in the UK.
Lubricants
for all occasions
All machinery requires some form of lubricant to ensure
its smooth running and Laois based C.C Lubricants prides
itself in supplying everything to do with the oil industry.
Transport
emissions
The road transport industry is in the dock again, this
time over rising CO2 emissions. John Loughran reports.
Longford
Town Council goes green
Longford Town Council recently became the first local
authority in Ireland to switch its entire fleet of vehicles
from regular auto diesel to biodiesel. And as Longford
Town Council administrative officer Mark McNerney explains,
the changeover has been a complete success.
Dublin
Port Company and Topaz Energy sign deal to open Ireland's
largest service station
EU7 million investment will bring a European motorway
style station to Dublin with facilities including fuel,
washing, restaurant and rest rooms.
Petrol
Pump and Tank installation experts
Jim Crowley Petrol Pump and Tank Installations was formed
in the mid eighties and grew steadily over the years
supplying mostly second hand mechanical pumps at first
and later re-conditioned electronic pumps imported from
the UK to meet the growing demand for unleaded petrol.
Biofuels
for Transport
Biofuels for Transport, the first pilot project of its
kind between the Department of Transport and the German-Irish
Chamber of Commerce was unveiled last month. John Loughran
reports.
Emo
Oil opens new Fuelcard facility in Rathcoole
Ireland’s fastest growing oil company – Emo
Oil – recently opened its latest Superfuel 24 Fuelcard
facility at Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole and
with large transport vehicles now banned from Dublin’s
city centre, the opening of such a facility couldn’t
be more opportune.
Oil
distributors a step ahead
Belfast Oil Supplies is currently undertaking considerable
expansion. Laura Gilpin, one of the partners, spoke
to Cian Ó Raghallaigh.
Longevity
the key for Coynes
M&J Coyne Fuel Merchant and Transport Company have
been serving West Kildare for the past four generations.
Managing Director Martin Coyne spoke to Irish Trucker
about why the business has been so successful during
that period.
Legislation
looms large
Three pieces of legislation, two national and one European
could have far reaching consequences for the Irish road
haulage industry. John Loughran reports.
Ford/Maxol
Bio-Ethanol initiative launched
On Tuesday, September 27th Maxol, Ireland’s leading
independent oil company owned by the McMullan family,
and Ford Ireland, announced the launch of Ireland’s
first bio-ethanol car, the Ford Focus FFV, and the opening
by Maxol of the country’s first bio-ethanol fuelling
pump at its Beach Road service station in Sandymount,
Dublin 4.
Better
Network!
Everywhere you look today the media bombards us with
the news of an increase in the price of oil.
IRHA
calls for fuel duty relief
A delegation from Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA)
met with Finance Minister Brian Cowen at the end of
July in a bid to secure a reduction in excise duty on
diesel for licensed and tax compliant hauliers. Irish
Trucker reports.
The
biofuels debate
With fuel prices at all-time highs, and crude oil prices
surpassing $60 per barrel, perhaps now is the time for
the Government to seriously enter the biofuels debate.
Fuelplus
- Fuelling the nation!
FuelPlus, a new concept for “on the road refuelling”
in Ireland is building a reputation for both service
and value.
Fuel
crisis
Hundreds of haulage operators could be forced out of
business and hundreds more could be forced into the
black economy in the coming months if diesel prices
remain at current all-time highs. John Loughran reports.
Volvo
and Statoil agree joint fuel cell venture
Volvo and Norwegian oil and gas producer Statoil has
entered into a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology
to solve the environmental problems posed by running
truck engines at idle.
Oiling
the wheels
Gem Oils Ltd carved out its own little bit of history
on Friday April 8 when it opened a brand new facility
close to its existing premises at Regaskin, Co. Cavan.
Heil
signs agreement with Formula International
Heil Trailer International has developed rental agreement
with Formula International.
On
TOP of the world
TOP Finn View Service Station, located at Clady Bridge,
Cloughfinn, Co. Donegal opened for business in July
2004. Here Irish Trucker speaks to owner Michael Doherty,
who is carving out an impressive reputation in the fuels
and lubes retail and distribution business in the North
West.
IRHA
welcomes CET u-turn
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed
the Government’s decision to shelve its plans to
introduce a Carbon Energy Tax at the beginning of next
year. John Loughran reports.
Hauliers
need an Essential User Rebate
Transport operators across the country are feeling the
pinch like never before as diesel prices continue to
soar. In a special report John Loughran argues the case
for the introduction of an Essential User Rebate for
hauliers.
Donoghue
scoops prestigious award
Cavan native Joe Donoghue is a truck driver with few
peers. His life-long dedication to customer service
was rewarded at the end of April when he scooped second
prize in the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers' "Driver
of the Year" competition. John Loughran reports
The
wiser fuel card
Through its unswerving commitment to customer care,
fuel card company Fuelwise has developed a reputation
that is second to none.
CSC
Group
The CSC Group has made significant inroads into the
fuel card market in Ireland and the UK since its establishment
in 1993.
Diesel
prices - a little good news
Continually rising fuel costs are a major worry, and
seriously affect the bottom line, determining the difference
between profit and loss on a job.
Tolls
will prove a bridge too far
Toll charges and the impending carbon energy tax are
issues that will have a negative impact on the haulage
industry over the next 12 months, according to Irish
Road Haulage Association (IRHA) communications director
Jimmy Quinn. Words: John Loughran.
Safer
by Design
BP is taking delivery of 30 new petroleum semi-trailers
from Heil Trailer International, which have a number
of features making them among the safest on the road.
New
fuel payment system hits the forecourts of Ireland
Eirpay, in association with O2 Ireland, has announced
a revolutionary new system that makes purchasing fuel
from petrol stations faster and more convenient for
customers.
Fleetguard
introduces Enviroguard TM
Fleetguard, a leading worldwide manufacturer of filtration,
exhaust, chemical and cooling system products for heavy-duty
diesel applications, has launched Enviroguard TM .
Hoyer
- a leading transport solutions provider
Hoyer Ireland is part of the Hoyer GmbH Group, which
was founded in Hamburg in 1946. The Irish operation
commenced in 1986. Managing director Donal O’Sullivan
and operations manager (non fuels) Conor Sheehy gave
Irish Trucker an insight into the company’s distribution
activities in Ireland.
RHA
and Statoil strike Irish fuel card deal
The Road Haulage Association (UK & NI) is teaming
up with Statoil Ireland Ltd to offer its members a new
Irish Fuel Card.
Whale
in Mombasa
Whale Tankers has built a 9,000 litre hazardous waste
vacuum tanker designed to carry flammable wastes with
a flashpoint below 21oC.
Laundered
diesel usage is on the increase
Laundered diesel has been in circulation for many years
but by and large hauliers have resisted the temptation
of using this highly illegal fuel because of its potentially
harmful effects on engines. However, its use in the
haulage industry may be on the increase, writes John
Loughran.
Fleetguard
launches Fleet-techTM Microbicide for fuel system protection
Fleetguard, a leading worldwide manufacturer of filtration,
exhaust, cooling system and chemical products for heavy-duty
diesel applications, has released Fleet-techTM Microbicide,
a high performance fuel additive for fuel system protection
against microbial contamination (‘bugs’).
Tanked
Up
Pat Cassidy, Gerry Edwards, Michael Marron and Peter
McCabe established PC Roto Moulding Ltd in 1996 when
they perceived a gap in the market for a range of high
quality domestic and commercial 'bunded' plastic fuel
storage tanks and related waste management products.
John Loughran visited the company's highly impressive
manufacturing facility in Ardee Co Louth and filed this
report.
Oiling
the wheels
Donegal Oil has been fuelling the economic heart of
the North West for almost 50 years. Managing Director
Arthur McMahon gave Irish Trucker an overview of the
company's operations.
Maxol
FuelNet scoops InterTrade Ireland award
Maxol FuelNet picked up the “Best Large Business”
North and South accolade at the second annual InterTrade
Ireland all island trade and business awards, which
took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin on Thursday
22nd May.
Fuel
management made simple
Eirkey Forecourt Advertising Ltd designs, manufactures
and installs
one of the most reliable, low cost fuel management systems
available on the Irish market. PJ Ryan the system's
designer exalted the benefits of the
EirFuel Fuel Management System to Irish Trucker.
Excise
Duty on diesel set to rise in EU move
In recent years the road haulage industry in Northern
Ireland has been filling up - in increasing numbers
- south of the border as a result of a huge price differential
in road diesel.
Oiling
the wheels
Matt Geraghty Oil Company Ltd is a leading supplier
of petrol, diesel, home heating oil kerosene and associated
products in counties Galway, Roscommon and Longford.
Managing Director, Declan Geraghty gave John Loughran
an overview of the company’s operations.
Diesel
prices hit new high
Diesel prices in Ireland are now the fourth dearest
in the eurozone according to figures just released by
the International Road Transport Union.
The
crude facts
The summer of 2000 will be remembered for haulier-led
protests throughout Europe including Ireland as fuel
prices throughout the continent spiraled out of control
on the back of a tightening of production quotas by
OPEC.
Disharmony
over harmonisation
A European Commission proposal to harmonise excise duty
on diesel for road hauliers across Europe by 2010 has
been sharply criticised by the Government because it
would impact of Ireland's sovereignty.
Shell
celebrates 100 years in Ireland
Tanaiste Mary Harney TD recently launched “Down
Many a Road”, the story of Shell in Ireland from
1902 to 2002. The book has been commissioned by Shell
to mark the company’s centenary and has been written
by Bob Montgomery, based on research, interviews and
the personal reminiscences of former company staff.
Fuelling
better times
Beatty Fuels is a success story born out of hard work,
creative thinking and adherence to the principal that
the customer is king. Here Kevin Carney talks to managing
director of the company, George Beatty about the genesis
and evolution of his firm.
The
history of URSA
URSA was the first lubricant manufactured using non-paraffinic
heavy crude oil, providing superior deposit control
and improved moisture control.
Quality
lubricants by definition
The Oxford English dictionary succinctly defines the
word lubricant as a substance used to reduce friction.
Gem
Oils Ltd. continue to sparkle
Gem Oils Ltd. based in Regaskin, Cavan is celebrating
40 years in business this year. The family run company
specialises in the packaging and distribution of an
extensive range of high quality oils and lubricants
for use in the transport, quarrying, agricultural and
pharmaceutical sectors.
Oil's
well with Chevron Texaco
Texaco is best known for selling petrol. However its
Havoline and Ursa brand of motor oil products are in
demand by some of the top airlines, motor manufacturing
companies and fleet managers in the world. The company’s
Sales Manager in Ireland Paddy Murphy, tells us why.
Words: Kevin Carney
Shell
Rimula Driveline delivering greater fuel economy
Shell continually seeks to build partnerships with customers
to help them achieve greater efficiencies and competitiveness.
Maxol,
quality and customer service
Maxol Lubricants Ltd. has been offering quality products
and customer service to Irish industry north and South
for over a decade. Already an ISO9002 company, it is
proud to be the only Irish Oil company to have achieved
the highly regarded ISO14001 environmental accreditation.
Castrol
- Simply the best!
Unless you've lived all your life on Mars, the Castrol
name and logo will be instantly recognisable. Try marrying
the brand awareness of Hoover and Coca-Cola and you
get the picture.
Lubricating
a demanding market
In the dog-eat-dog world of the transport industry,
efficiency is the operative word in every sense.
OPEC
still packs a punch
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
may no longer have the same power and influence as it
had in the early 1970's, but the oil cartel still packs
a powerful punch. Here, John Loughran reveals its goals.
Gills
(entrepreneurial) spirit
The Gill Group based in Church Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo
epitomises the entrepreneurial spirit of modern day
Ireland.
Interlube
Systems arrive on Irish market
Interlube Systems Ltd based in Plymouth, Devon produce
high quality centralised lubrication systems that help
business work smarter, not harder.
Oiling
the wheels of progress
Tougher Oil is at the cutting edge of the oil distribution
business in this country. Its forward-looking approach
to customer care and service looks set to consolidate
its pole position in the industry even further.
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