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All Systems Go for FPS Show!
16th January 2009
Following the cancellation of the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers has reassured exhibitors and visitors that it remains fully committed to FPS Expo in Harrogate on Wednesday 1 April and Thursday 1 April 2009. Read More
Heating Oil Installers go 'Back to Basics'
16th January 2009
UK tank manufacturer Harlequin, is reporting strong sales across all markets of its 'Basic' Bunded Oil Tank range, as oil heating technicians and oil tank installers go 'back to basics'. Launched in Autumn 2008, 'Basic' Bunded Tanks are an evolution of the company's previous Bunded Contract Tanks, but feature an enhanced product specification and an even greater choice of models. Read More
Successful Co. Londonderry Trade Information Day
16th January 2009
Installers and technicians from across Northern Ireland recently attended the most recent in a series of Trade Information Days to be held across the province. Read More
Kingspan launches new 'Super Sonic' Watchman!
14th January 2009
The first in a new generation of Watchman electronic oil tank contents gauges, has been launched by Republic of Ireland based building products conglomerate Kingspan plc. The launch of the Watchman Sonic, follows the company's decision to discontinue supply of the previous generation Watchman Niveau, which utilises acoustic measurement technology, instead of the new product's ultrasonic, level sensing technology. Read More
Aga reports 'Sharp Shift' from Oil to Wood
14th January 2009
Aga Rangemaster plc, manufacturers of oil fired Aga, Rayburn and Stanley stoves, is expecting operating profits in the second half of 2008 to be 'appreciably below' those reported in the first half of the year. During the latter part of 2008, the company noted a decline in consumer confidence and a significant shift in demand away from oil fired product, toward wood burning products. Read More
Steel Oil Tank Manufacturer Shuts Up Shop
12th January 2009
Metal bunded tank specialist Transtore UK has gone into liquidation, after an Extraordinary General Meeting of the company, determined the business could no longer trade as a going concern as it tried to contend with a funding shortfall of £685,307. Read More