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OFTEC launches on Facebook
30th May 2010
The Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) has recently entered the world of social networking, with the launch of a new Facebook Page, managed by OFTEC's own Saskia Johnson PR Assistant, assisted by PR Consultants Harriet Thorpe, Danielle Howard and Anna Mills from Pinstripe PR. Read More
Environmental Alliance launches Updated PPG2
29th May 2010
The Environment Agency in England and Wales, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency have together launched a new, updated version of Pollution Prevention Guideline (PPG) 2 for Above Ground Oil Storage Tanks. Read More
Travis Perkins launches BSS Group Bid
29th May 2010
Merchanting Group Travis Perkins has made an indicative offer to acquire BSS Group plc, whose operations include key UK oil equipment resellers PTS Plumbing Trade Supplies, FP Wholesale and Spendlove C Jebb. BSS shares rose sharply in response to the offer. Read More
Scottish Scrappage Scheme closes to New Applicants
28th May 2010
After only three days, new applications to Scotland's Boiler Scrappage Scheme have now closed, with all vouchers allocated. Read More
Scotland introduces Self Certification Scheme
28th May 2010
A new scheme which will allow professional plumbing and heating installers to self-certify drainage, heating and plumbing work, including micro-renewable installations such as solar panels, which is subject to a Building Warrant, has recently been launched by the Scottish Government. Read More
Strong Heating Oil Performance Drives DCC Profits
18th May 2010
The UK's largest fuel distributor, Republic of Ireland based DCC plc has reported a 12.8% increase in operating profits to ¤192.8m on a constant currency basis, for the year ending March 2010 - benefitting from strong growth at the company's Fuel Distribution Business. Read More