The Bulletin
Journal of the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration
September 2013
Chairman’s Report
4
Editor’s Report
7
Bulletin Information
7
General APEA Information
8
Business Manager’s Report
11
New APEA Members
12
News
15
Press Releases
36
Articles APEA Live 2013, Conference, Exhibition and Awards Dinner
48
Interview with Jane Mardell, APEA Business Manager
54
Brian Baker Editor Brian Baker & Associates Fire and Petroleum Safety Services 52 Milton Grove Bletchley Milton Keynes MK3 5BH Tel: +44 (0) 1908 377127 Mobile: +44 (0) 7798 765958 email: Bakerb4@sky.com
Jamie Thompson Publishing Chairman 70 Wangford Road
The Emergence of Primary Authority Partnerships
58
Ask the Experts
64
CONTENTS AND EDITORIAL
Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6NX
Forecourt Canopy Repair & Maintenance Specialists
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APEA Visit to NUPIGECO Conference
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APEA Abbreviated Accounts, year end 31 December 2012
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CD254 – Consultation on Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002
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Branches Branch reports
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Jane Mardell Business Manager
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Training 2013 course dates and booking details
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Welcome
to
the
September
question about the necessity of
edition of The Bulletin and as I am
wearing long sleeves in this hot
about to embark on my latest
weather, unfortunately the task in
Chairman’s report I am pleased to
hand does not allow for short
say that it would seem that summer
sleeves to be worn, therefore there
has arrived at last.
We have
has to be other ways of managing
experienced a rather exceptional
the task in order to keep safe.
period of wonderful warm weather
Regular breaks in order to cool
that works wonders for everyone’s
down may reduce productivity
morale.
The sunshine has the
slightly however it is far more
capacity to bring a spring to your
important that the engineers can
step and a smile on your face and
complete their work safely without
somehow makes life in general feel
compromising
better.
However the hot weather
Hydration
is
their
health.
another
significant
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
also brings along with it other issues
factor that will allow them to work
under way and we are awaiting
especially when working outdoors in
comfortably and safely. Last minute
entries to the awards with baited
extremely hot temperatures.
Only
risk assessment by the engineers is
breath. It is always quite a stressful
yesterday I heard on the radio news
critical in all of our businesses all day
time of the year and trying to get
about the tragic deaths of two
of every day and they themselves
Territorial Army volunteers, who died
have to determine the frequency of
the timing right for receipt of entries
whilst on a training exercise in the
breaks in order to be able to work
Brecon Beacons. The likely cause of
safely as only they know how they
death is speculated to be heat
feel.
exhaustion or heat stroke as it was
You will see a recurring theme
one of the hottest days the UK has
throughout this issue of The Bulletin
seen this year.
This certainly gave
with regards to the HSE review of
me food for thought, combined with
Regulations and Approved Codes
my recent health and safety course
of Practice. Of particular interest to
it focussed my mind on what we
Petroleum Retailers is the review of
expect of our engineers working on
the Approved Codes of Practice
site with all the clothing and PPE
associated with the Dangerous
requirements.
Substances
Within
our
industry
we
are
Atmosphere
and
Explosive
Regulations
the judges to review the entries and allow for the fact that most people take holidays in July and August therefore allowing them to get their submissions in early so as not to have to worry about it on their return from holiday.
We have extended the
deadline to allow for as many entries as possible and as always, as the day to day pressures on our working day increases and when time is
Risk Assessments suitable for the task,
Committee will be commenting on
specific to the location and to take
the proposals however this is open
into account environmental factors.
to everyone who has an interest and
The environmental factor such as
the consultation document and the
the extremely hot weather at the
response forms can be downloaded
moment is quite critical and our
from
engineers on site have to be mindful
http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/con
your company, the saying goes that
of this when they are working. In the
docs/cd254.htm. Page 80 contains
you have to be in it to win it and we
UK we are used to working in cold
further information on the basis of
have seen some fantastic winners
temperatures
the review. Once the consultation is
over the years, just think of all that
particularly pleasant is relatively
complete
changes
free exposure and marketing you
easy to manage and we are
approved a summary of the key
could open your business too even if
therefore
changes will be published in The
you don’t win!! REMEMBER the APEA
Bulletin.
is a platform for excellence, the
not
whilst
acclimatised
isn’t
to
working in the hot weather. Our on
HSE
and
Technical
date forward to allow more time for
(DSEAR).
which
APEA
This year we have brought the entry
constantly reminded to complete
the
The
2002
is turning into something of an art.
website
the
at
always at a premium, it will always be difficult to find the time to sit down and complete the entry form and
obtain
the
supporting
evidence. However don’t over look what taking that time out can do for
recognition and benefits for your
site engineers are supplied with flame retardant anti-static full length
APEA Live 2013 - Conference,
business from entering for an award
sleeve overalls due to the nature of
Exhibition and Awards Dinner
are impossible to measure.
their work. I was recently posed the 4
Plans for APEA Live 2013 are well
Until next time…..
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came into effect we are revising it already, yet doggedly our famous Petroleum Acts and By-Laws have been with us since 1862 when we first started legislating for its then use – lighting! No risk assessments then – just a legislative framework that built up steadily until it was all consolidated in 1928 (1929 in Northern Ireland by the way). We shall wait and see the outcome but I say please, leave it alone and let us all get on with it, public and private sector alike. Our training services have been quiet of late despite getting a steady flow of enquiries and requests for bespoke courses, but it is becoming harder to release funding for training budgets as the belt tightening continues. The danger here is that without the correct training it can place an individual in a very worrying position, something all decision makers must reflect on. If we are sending out inspectors from the public sector untrained and something goes badly wrong, has “due-diligence” been correctly exercised? It does make me wonder and reflect back with gratitude that all my employers made sure I was properly equipped as my career unfurled. In this issue you will see this edition’s interview is with Jane Mardell, our Business Manager, who has been with us for well over a decade and helped accelerate us into the organisation we are today. Jane does a tremendous job for us and is our lynchpin where the day-
to-day running is concerned. In fact she pretty much has a hand in everything we do and keeps us council members on our toes so that we meet key deadlines and communicate properly. I felt it was time for our members to know about the person who probably is their first port of call on APEA business so enjoy the read. As I close another script it is still mid-summer here in the UK and for me a great time of the year and right on cue, we have just hit a heat wave. As I look up and see just blue sky I am reminded that this time last year I was fighting health problems and survived to make a strong comeback and continue to contribute wherever I can. We are very much a close community as we strive for excellence and ensure our industry remains safe. May it long be the case. Best Wishes Brian
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I just cannot believe the way time passes by with such speed nowadays as it seems a couple of weeks ago I was completing my last report. With our annual conference, exhibition and awards dinner fast approaching now, by the time this edition drops through the letterbox it will be a few weeks away. I do hope you can make it as it really has become a massive event and often serves as a reunion for many of us in the industry, as well as making new friends and business associates. One area we do sometimes find hard is to get companies and individuals to submit an entry for our industry awards. Whether you find it daunting, not worth it or just simply hope to get round to it, please have a go next year; they will be launched in May and the deadline for entries will be at the beginning of July, as the Association is very supportive in striving for the best and excellence in all parts of our industry. Our thanks go to F2F Events who for three years now have put a huge effort in to making each year a spectacular success so a big thank you to Tom Teverton and his team. Many of you will have heard that here in the UK a review of the Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) as well as the Approved Codes of Practice (ACoP’s) is taking place. The Association’s Technical Committee have met to discuss and comment upon these proposals, but in little over 10 years since DSEAR
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Allegations of oil-price manipulation by large firms in the energy sector are “extremely concerning,” U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron's spokesman said. “The European Commission is investigating, and we would expect any companies which it wants to talk to, to fully comply with these investigations,” he told reporters at a briefing. “We would further add it would be deeply worrying if prices have been driven up for consumers, especially given that we are as a government doing what we can to help people with the cost of living.” European Union antitrust authorities on Tuesday carried out unannounced inspections of giant energy companies BP PLC, Royal Dutch Shell PLC and Statoil ASA, escalating a probe of alleged fuelprice manipulation amid scrutiny of how prices are set in global financial markets. EU officials are investigating whether the three companies manipulated prices in the physicaloil market by giving false data to an index publisher, the Platt’s unit of McGraw Hill Financial Inc. (MHP). “These are serious allegations and they need to be investigated,” Mr. Cameron's spokesman said. An official from the government's Department of Energy and Climate Change is due to give a statement to parliament on the issue.
UK, ASDA national fuel cap started in UK
Asda has announced a trailblazing national cap on the cost of fuel across the supermarket's 217 petrol stations, which could save motorists hundreds of pounds. The new cap means that any driver filling up at an Asda forecourt will pay no more than 133.7p per litre on unleaded and 137.7p per litre on diesel. In March, the national average cost of the price of unleaded was 139.9p, according to the AA, and 146.4p per litre for diesel. Andy Peake, petrol director at the supermarket, said the cap – the first of its kind – is to stop the postcode lottery motorists face across the
country for fuel prices, accounting for as much as a 6p per litre regional difference. George Charles, marketing director of a discount website, said: “Fuel prices are often a source of frustration and annoyance, as many people regard it as an unavoidable expense. So any retailer that appears to help out the average motorist is going to get an encouraging reception. “The fact that the majority of supermarkets operate a postcode lottery when it comes to pricing only serves to increase bitterness amongst consumers.” Savvy motorists can also check how much they will save on fuel by using the independent price checker website petrolprices.com.
UK, PRA “concerned” over fuel price unpredictability
15th May - The Petrol Retailers' Association (PRA) has again voiced its concerns about the unpredictability of the wholesale petrol market. In the last seven days there has been a drop by over 2.6 pence per litre (ppl), which encouraged supermarkets to rush price reductions onto their forecourts. However by the start of this week, wholesale costs recovered all that reduction, resulting in a swing of more than 5.2ppl over a few days of trading. Brian Madderson, Chairman of the PRA, commented “With the PLATTS led market showing such volatility our independent retailers are finding it difficult to keep track of cost changes and plan their businesses. The PRA, backed by MP Robert Halfon and his cross-party group at Westminster as well as all major motoring organisations, initiated a complaint on road fuel pricing to the Office of Fair Trading last year. “The Office of Fair Trading has stated that more evidence is needed in order for them to investigate further yet they could start by monitoring the workings of the wholesale market affecting UK pump prices”. The PRA further commented that it is impossible to justify a rise or fall in pump prices to consumers as the market is just not sufficiently transparent. Madderson continued: “We will be
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raising our concerns with the Government so that they can take necessary action to address this wholesale cost volatility issue further”.
UK, Petrol station network owner named one of richest Asians in UK
An entrepreneur who started his garage business in Bury when he bought a derelict petrol station site has been named as one of the richest Asian people in the country. Zuber Issa, co-founder of petrol station giant Euro Garages, has amassed a fortune valued at £86 million. Together with his brother Mohsin, he bought a single dilapidated forecourt in Bury in 2001. Mr Issa, the son of immigrants who moved to Blackburn in the ‘60s, is the third richest Asian man in the North West, and 51st nationally, down one place from last year, according to the Asian Rich List, compiled by the Asian Media and Marketing Group. Euro Garage’s annual turnover is in excess of £305million and they currently employ more than 1,000 staff members. The North West’s number one richest Asian people are Simon, Bobby and Robin Arora, from Manchester, who own discount store giant B&M and have a net worth of £1.2billion.
UK, Durapipe UK had a successful year 2012
Durapipe UK is celebrating a record year after 2012 sales of its specialist fuel conveyance pipework system, PLX, installed within forecourt applications are up 15% year on year. A long-established product in the forecourt market, PLX has had its best ever year and products were installed in over 700 different forecourts in 32 countries worldwide last year. Recent projects include a new build in Istanbul for OPET, the biggest for the company in Turkey. With eight storage tanks, 15 dispenser islands and five LPG islands, the forecourt had vast and complex 15
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pipework requirements and turned to Durapipe UK. Durapipe PLX pipein-pipe pipework in sizes up to 4” was installed for all fuel transfer, remote fill and vapour recovery lines throughout the forecourt due to OPET’s previous good experiences with the product. A new-build forecourt in Thailand for PTT Group has also benefitted from Durapipe PLX pipework solutions. Contractors Thai Obayashi specified PLX close-fit Corp pipework in size 63/75mm to convey fuel from the main storage tanks to each of the pump dispensers on the forecourt. The Durapipe PLX portfolio offers complete flexibility as it is available in both Close-Fit and Pipe-In-Pipe secondary contained pipework systems in sizes 32mm - 315mm. With an easy to use electrofusion jointing system, Durapipe PLX also has a wide range of fittings and transition fittings to suit these systems.
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UK, Motorway service stations forced to advertise petrol prices of rivals on the hard shoulder to stop UK drivers being ripped off
The new 10 Downing Street policy unit is considering ways of bringing down costs at the stations - which average 7.5p higher than elsewhere for petrol and 8p for diesel. The scheme is the first major idea from the unit since Boris Johnson's brother Jo was brought in as its new chief. Options now being considered include introducing a rule that prices have to be visible on the motorway, rather than just when drivers reach the forecourt. Highways Agency signs showing distances to the next service station could be adapted to feature their current fuel rates. Another possibility is to copy the French system, where stations are also required to publish prices at their two nearest rivals. A Number 10 source said: “Cost of living is the number one issue for people up and down the country. There is nothing more frustrating than pulling off the motorway to find a sky high petrol or diesel price. Giving people more information
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whilst they are still on the motorway will mean a greater choice about where they fill up, and should help drive down prices. The policy unit will look more generally at how transparency can drive down prices. We have acted already on energy prices, to ensure people get put on the lowest tariff, and we will look at other areas to see what more we can do.” An Office of Fair Trading report earlier this year found motorway fuel prices, which currently only have to show their own prices, were far higher than other outlets. Providers will not be forced to slash their prices under the changes but ministers believe greater transparency would encourage more fairness. In the 10 years between 2003 and 2012, petrol prices increased from 76p per litre to 136p, and diesel rose from 78p per litre to 142p. Executive director Richard Lloyd praised Downing Street's idea, pointing out that rising fuel prices are a top concern for consumers. “Our own research has found that motorway service stations charge far more, adding pounds to the cost of filling up, so it's good that the Government is looking to help hardpressed consumers find the cheapest offer,” he added. RAC spokesman Pete Williams added: “Compelling the fuel retailer to display their prices clearly before the service station will ensure that drivers get some warning of how much they are likely to be fleeced when they fill up. This is welcome news for motorists and commercial drivers alike, but we still need motorway services to be transparent and fair on all their prices. They have held the motorist to ransom for far too long.”
UK and Ireland, Subway partners with Applegreen on new UK and Ireland outlets
US-based food service chain Subway has entered a partnership with Ireland-based forecourt retailer Applegreen which will see the sandwich retailer continue its expansion into service station locations across the UK & Ireland. The deal will see new Subway
outlets open next month in two of Applegreen’s locations, Uckfield in East Sussex and Gorey in Ireland, with more sites due to open later this year. Trevor Haynes, Area Development Manager, Subway UK & Ireland, said: “We are seeing a great deal of demand for Subway stores on forecourts and within convenience stores at the moment, due to the simple operations, alongside minimal space and equipment requirements. It means our stores are uniquely suited to non-traditional sites.”
UK, Blackburn firm to create 700 new jobs across the country at 69 new Subway outlets
A petrol station operator has announced it is to create 700 new jobs across the country over the next three years. Blackburn-based Euro Garages plans to create the jobs by opening a further 69 Subway outlets. The company, which already has 31 Subways across its 120-forecourt estate, also runs Starbucks and Burger King franchises. It is thought the company will target some of the 45 locations acquired from Esso in January by 2016. Euro Garages bosses said they hoped to bring jobs opportunities to areas of high unemployment, as well as offering training and skill development. Commercial director Ilyas Munshi, based at Euro Garages’ head office in Haslingden Road, Guide, said: “We already own and operate a considerable number of Subway stores across our existing estate and our investment in the brand has been a huge success. We are committed to working with the Subway brand to complete the necessary site investment and are excited about the job creation opportunities and providing training and skills development, as well as providing customers with food that is great tasting and made the way they want it.” Euro Garages total sales in the year to July 2012 rose 3 per cent from £305 million to £314 million with non-fuel sales accounting for £55 million, up £5 million on last year. Subway’s area development
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UK, The UK’s largest natural gas-powered bus fleet is set to hit the roads of Reading this month
Operated by Reading Buses, the ‘Greenwave’ service vehicles will run solely on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), which produces no hydrocarbons and has “virtually no carbon emissions”. The buses are expected to improve the air quality and help cut fuel costs. Reading Buses already operate 31 electric hybrid buses, which means 40% of the company’s fleet will now be classified as super-low emission vehicles with the 20 new additions. Councillor Tony Page, Reading Borough Council’s Lead Member for Regeneration, Transport and Planning, said: “Reading Council has long championed environmental improvements, especially reductions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants. These new buses represent a very real step forward and these services will soon be able to claim to be one of the first genuinely carbon neutral bus services in Britain.” The service will connect Reading town centre with Green Park – a 195acre parkland and business community.
UK, New code launched to improve targeting of local authority health and safety inspections
A new code has been launched to improve the targeting of health and safety inspections – ensuring that local authority checks are more focused on serious risks and poor
performers. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published the National Local Authority Enforcement Code following a public consultation. Local authorities are expected to target proactive inspections on high risk activities in specified sectors or on workplaces where intelligence suggests that risks are not being effectively managed. A listing of the activities and sectors suitable for inspection is published along with the Code. More information about the National Code can be found on HSE’s website. http://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/publicat ions/la-enforcement-code.htm.
UK, Spar UK to launch Spar-branded forecourt format in alliance with Harvest Energy
independent retailers drive sales and profitability, backed by the combined expertise of Spar and Harvest Energy. The Spar brand will feature prominently across each site, on the canopy, pumps, poll sign and shop fascia. Mark Steven, Spar UK business development controller, said the new offer would be flexible and dependent on the type and size of site and customer demographic. “We want independent dealers to have the most competitive fuel supply deal combined with a great shop offer maximising the power of the Spar brand,” said Steven. “It is imperative fuel retailers maximise all sales opportunities and cross promotions certainly provide this, linking fuel directly to shop purchases. Spar is the UK’s largest symbol forecourt brand with almost 700 forecourt sites. We are very confident that the marriage of expertise between SPAR and
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manager Trevor Haynes said: “The forecourt and convenience sector is a key area of growth for the Subway brand. The simple operations that are involved in running a Subway franchise and the convenience offer make it a perfect fit for these style locations.” He added: “We have had a very long and successful relationship with Euro Garages and are looking to build on this with future store rollouts.”
Spar UK and Harvest Energy have teamed up to launch a Sparbranded forecourt concept, designed to help convenience retailers stand up to the multiples and compete against the oil companies. The collaboration is claiming to offer progressive independent retailers an entire Sparbranded petrol filling station option. According to the retailer, this new alliance offers retailers and consumers a host of benefits, including access to shop supply and entire forecourt branding from Spar, as well as access to Harvest Energy fuel supply. Cross promotions linking shop purchases to money off fuel will be available; as will flexible stock and supply options, all aimed at helping
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Harvest Energy, the UK’s fastest growing fuel brand, will be a great success,” he added. Simon Davis, head of sales and logistics at Harvest Energy, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Spar to extend the Spar brand out onto the forecourt.”
UK, More Plug-InPoints installed for electric cars in UK Government launch second phase of scheme
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of the approximately eight thousand charging points for battery powered cars in the UK. New charging points for electric vehicles installed across the country should boost the market for zero emission cars. The Government turned its attention to the electric car industry some time ago but it is proving to be a slow starter. At the beginning of last year less than one thousand pure electric cars were sold. A survey at the time revealed the vast gap between electric car capabilities today and what consumers want before considering buying an electric car showed that potential buyers expect electric cars to go further, on shorter charge times, for a cheaper buying price than today. Electric car manufacturers will be disappointed at the survey which was the largest survey of its kind gathering opinions from thirteen thousand people in seventeen countries. In the UK only 11% said they would consider buying an electric car today. Today there are only three thousand electric cars on the road; not enough charging points could put prospective buyers off so knowing that there will be charging points across the country could boost sales. Industry experts believe new European models could see the number double each year from now on and they predict that prices will fall. In the North East of England, a pilot area for EV infrastructure, researchers believe plug in points on the streets are essential for persuading motorists to switch to batteries from petrol and diesel engines. Dr Yvonne Huebner from Newcastle University says despite Government figures showing 93% of car journeys are twenty five miles or less, many would-be EV buyers have what she calls range anxiety. She explained “lots of people still think there is no charging infrastructure around and that prevents them from 20
buying electric cars. So we need public infrastructure to show people that there are lots of places they could plug in if they needed to.” We all know the feeling when you are nearly out of fuel and there is no fuel station in sight - anxiety levels do increase! But at least we know that when we get to the fuel station the fuel is there so when the electric points are next to the fuel pumps perhaps the anxiety will gradually decrease, at least if you know the electric point is next to the fuel pump. The new Government funding was announced at Gateshead College next to Nissan's Sunderland factory which will soon be making 50,000 Nissan Leaf plug-in cars and 60,000 EV batteries every year.
Ireland, Filling stations in Ireland caught out by flaw in pre-paid fuel cards
A chain of filling stations has been scammed due to a flaw in the prepaid card system used for purchasing fuel. A gang – believed to be Eastern Europeans - has targeted stations in Dublin and the commuter belt counties, with some outlets hit several times before the scam was discovered. The fuel debit cards can be bought over the counter without the user having to provide any identification to the retailer. However, the gang became aware of a discrepancy in the system, which allows card holders with as little as €1 credit to buy fuel worth €100. The people who deliberately exploited the situation are being investigated by Gardai. A member of the force said: “We are still establishing the full extent of the scam, but we know that the gang has struck dozens of times. They focus on stations owned by a major chain and using the pre-paid debit card system. The card can be bought for €20. Once it has €1 in credit, it can be used to open a pump and the motorist can obtain up to €100 worth of fuel before the pump automatically shuts down. They know the vulnerability of the system and are exploiting it as quickly as they can. It was
introduced as a facility for the customer, but quick-thinking criminals have turned it to their advantage.” Gardai believe the gang members have been operating the fraud since the start of the year but their scam only came to light in the past couple of weeks. CCTV footage from affected forecourts is being checked to try to identify the vehicles used in the con.
UK, Gloucestershire, Work starts on £40million UK motorway service station
Building work started this week on a new £40 million motorway service area between junctions 11a and 12 of the M5. The 66-acre development at Ongars Farm in Brookthorpe is a partnership between the Gloucestershire Gateway Trust charity and private firm Westmorland Limited. More than 1,000 objectors originally signed a petition opposing the project, which was approved by Stroud District Council's planning committee in August 2010. However, supporters say it will provide a much needed boost to the local economy and create 200 jobs. Modelled on Westmorland's award-winning Tebay services in Cumbria, the development consists of northbound and southbound service stations with facilities including food outlets, shops, toilets and petrol pumps. Work was started by the Buckingham Group, a family owned construction company. The northbound service station will be developed first and will take around 15 months to finish, opening in summer 2014. Sarah Dunning, Westmorland's chief executive, said: “We are delighted the project is starting so that we can get the local community benefits flowing and help raise Gloucestershire's profile.” A community co-op cafe based in Matson called On Toast Gateway, which is part owned by the trust, will be ensuring the construction workers are well fed by supplying them with freshly made toasties every day. The family who run Tebay service stations in Cumbria are set to
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UK & Ireland, Reynolds Logistics centralises route planning for Ireland fuels business onto Optrak’s vehicle routing software
Reynolds builds on UK deployment of Optrak by incorporating scheduling for 74 vehicles across Ireland. Optrak Distribution Software Ltd announced that following a competitive selection process, Reynolds Logistics has chosen Optrak’s vehicle routing software to centralise transport planning for its Irish fuels and lubricants business. The deployment will ensure Reynolds can optimise the use of its vehicle fleet whilst maintaining high levels of customer service and minimising supply chain costs. Andrew Reynolds, Group CEO, Reynolds Logistics said, “We wanted to be able to plan our Ireland operations from a centralised vehicle routing system. We carried out a detailed evaluation of competing systems and Optrak was the clear winner. The team at Optrak fully understand the requirements of the fuels and lubricants industry and this specialist knowledge is reflected in the unique functions within their routing software which will help our
planning teams ensure deliveries are made on time and on cost which in turn means we can generate and sustain a real competitive advantage in the market.” Reynolds Logistics is a family business that can trace its roots to 1928 and will celebrate its 85th anniversary in 2013. It has a proven history in the logistics of liquid products from hydrocarbon fuels, lubricants and their derivatives, chemicals and bitumen. Reynolds will use Optrak to carry out route and load planning for 74 vehicles, across 6 depots and multiple strategically placed outbases across Ireland, which deliver fuel to forecourts, garages and retail sites. Andrew Reynolds added, “As a third party logistics provider we work across multiple contracts and we need to ensure the right vehicles are used for the right job while maintaining maximum efficiency. An important capability of the Optrak routing software was the ability to flexibly combine tractor and trailer units - for example to ensure the right company livery is used for a forecourt delivery. Driver training is also an important issue so the system also has to track individual drivers and the terminals, products and clients for which they have been trained.” Conor Brazel, IT Manager at Reynolds Logistics said, “We have relied on Optrak’s innovative vehicle routing software for thirteen years in various parts of our business. Throughout that time Optrak have provided us with a high level of service particularly in our bulk and packaged lubricants business. They were the ideal partner for our Irish fuels business and we have complete confidence in the Optrak team and their routing software.” Tim Pigden, Managing Director of Optrak said, “I am delighted to expand our working relationship with Reynolds. They have always invested in state of the art technology to support their supply chain and information network and recent success in the European Transport Company of the Year award was fully deserved. The complex requirements of the fuel and lubricants industry pose a number of challenges to routing systems however with specialised
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functionality for fuel, compartments and pumps, for example, Optrak are well positioned to help companies in this industry achieve best practice in routing, scheduling and loading.”
Ireland, Hundreds queue for cut-price petrol
The Texoil outlet in Ballincollig, Co Cork, which is shutting its forecourt operation on the town’s Link Road, slashed its fuel prices as a “thank you” to loyal customers. The average price of a litre of petrol is currently hovering around the €1.57 mark, with diesel selling for around €1.52 per litre. Texoil was selling its fuel for €1.50 per litre of petrol and €1.45 per litre of diesel - saving motorists an average of up to €7 for a full tank fillup. It resulted in hundreds of motorists queuing at the Ballincollig outlet over the last two days, pumping thousands of gallons of the cut-price petrol and diesel into their tanks. Texoil retail manager Mel Londy said that the company had two choices ahead of the closure of the forecourt - to oversee a costly and complex fuel removal operation from its underground tanks, or do something else. “So we decided to give a discount to our loyal customers,” he said. Staff were closely monitoring the fuel tank levels, which were being depleted very quickly. Once the fuel is gone, the forecourt operation will close, Londy said.
UK, Fuel-dyeing initiative to thwart thieves
Haulage firms in the UK are adding dye to their diesel tanks in a bid to protect their businesses from fuel thieves. The initiative follows a spate of thefts of fuel from vehicles in the Derbyshire area in recent weeks. Longcliffe Calcium Carbonates, David Bradley Haulage and Ben Bennett Jnr are the latest companies to sign up for Operation Dynamo, which is being run by Derbyshire Police and Derbyshire Dales District Council. As part of the operation, bottles of special dye have been mixed into the firms’ fuel stores and warning signs saying the 23
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expand their award-wining business to Gloucester. The new £40 million motorway service station, which will be part of the Westmorland group, is unique in that it will create a close tie with local charities. Sarah Dunning, who is the owner of Westmorland, said: “This opportunity was initiated by a local charity down in Gloucestershire and they were interested in the opportunity as a means of creating sustainable income for their charity. A proportion of the income created from the business will go into local community projects every year. Gloucester is a really interesting area for us as it is great in terms of producing quality meat, it's a busy motorway and the partnership with the charity enables us to do some really interesting things with the local community down there.”
diesel is marked have been put on every vehicle. Any fuel taken from either the fuel stores or from the tanks of fleet vehicles can be traced back to the companies, meaning that diesel thieves can be linked to the crime. As part of Operation Dynamo, police officers will be dipping fuel tanks to check if any of the specially-marked diesel is present. Each diesel dye kit contains enough of the solution to colour 40,000 litres of diesel, a sign alerting people that the fuel is marked, and stickers to be placed on the tanks of vehicles or on storage tanks.
UK, Scotland, Petrol station closures 'put Scots at risk'
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Figures provided by the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) show 97 petrol forecourts have shut down north of the Border between 2010 and 2012, representing a 14% decline in Scotland and the fastest rate of closures anywhere in Britain. The rate of closures was 6% in East Anglia and Yorkshire/Humberside over the same three-year period, and 4% in the north of England. The trend has been blamed on the growth of supermarkets able to attract motorists with offers of petrol discount schemes, with rural filling stations worst affected. Petrol sales have also plummeted in the past five years. In 2007, forecourts sold 22.87 billion litres of petrol but this fell to 17.42 billion litres by 2012. The new figures show 83 of the 97 forecourts to close belonged to dealers running franchises on behalf of firms such as BP and Shell, while 11 were independent retailers. Only three of the closures were forecourts based outside large supermarkets. Brian Madderson, chairman of the PRA, which represents petrol retailers and forecourt operators, said it was raising concerns with the Government about the potential dangers of an increasingly concentrated fuel supply. Madderson said: “One of the things we've been talking to the Department of Energy about is energy resilience – which is Government speak for 'how well can the country cope in times of a 24
fuel crisis?' What we've said to them is that the fewer forecourts we have, the less stock you have spread around the country for people to visit. So as the network of filling shrinks, because of stations hypermarkets and aggressive pricing, so we've become less and less able to resist any kind of fuel crisis.” The PRA estimates that every supermarket filling station that opens kills off five independent or franchised forecourts, without necessarily creating any new jobs. Whereas an average independent or franchised operation employs about eight members of staff, supermarkets are increasingly moving towards unmanned stations with card-only pumps. The PRA has also complained to the Office for Fair Trading that supermarkets are offsetting fuel discounting by increasing the price of groceries in store. Mr Madderson added: “Supermarkets are sometimes using fuel as a loss leader to attract people to buy at the store, but what is happening is that supermarkets are raising prices in store in order to cross-subsidise fuel discounting. In Australia, the competition commission is so concerned about the impact supermarkets over there are having on independents that they are looking to possibly ban the use of discount vouchers by supermarkets.” Elaine Murray, shadow transport minister and MSP for Dumfriesshire, said: “Independent petrol stations have been closing at an increasing rate, leaving many villages now with no access to a local petrol station. Independent retailers have been unable to compete with supermarkets on price, and as fuel prices have risen the pressure on them has increased to the extent that these businesses are no longer viable.” However, Richard Dodd, spokesman for the British Retail Consortium, which represents supermarkets including the “Big Four” of Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda, denied prices were manipulated. He said: “At a time like this when household budgets are being squeezed by rising costs and falling incomes, supermarkets surely
deserve praise for giving the best possible value they can on all their products.” A spokesman for the Department of Energy said: “Although it is clear there have been changes to the size and shape of the retail market for road fuels in the past 40 years, this has not had an impact on the vast majority of motorists. “Access to road fuel is clearly an important issue and we are working with industry to ensure resilience, particularly in rural areas.”
Italy, Saras and Rosneft interested in Shell’s Italy petrol station retail network
Italian refiner Saras and Russian partner Rosneft are eying the petrol station network that oil major Royal Dutch Shell is mulling selling in Italy, a Saras executive said. “I think they (Rosneft) are probably going to take a look and we hope to be able to cooperate with them,” Saras Managing Director Dario Scaffardi said in a conference call after the company reported core earnings of 48.2 million euros ($62.56 million) in the first quarter of this year: “They (Rosneft) have a definite interest in expanding their supply chain from upstream to downstream.” Saras, controlled by the Italian Moratti family which also owns Serie A soccer club Inter Milan, reached a deal in April that will see Rosneft take a stake of up to 21 percent in the refiner. In April Shell confirmed it was considering selling some of its Italian downstream assets including its retail, aviation and supply and distribution businesses. Shell is Italy's seventh biggest petrol retailer.
Turkey, Explosion at illegal fuel warehouse kills at least 9 persons
At least nine people were confirmed dead after a fuel tank explosion in southern Turkey, local authorities informed. The incident occurred at a building under construction in the village of Tanışma, located in Altınözü district of Hatay Province. The building was reportedly being used as an illegal fuel oil warehouse.
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Austria, OMV launches fuel with enhanced performance – MaxxMotion
OMV MaxxMotion allows drivers to do something special for their vehicles: the performance fuels from OMV clean the engine from inside, prevent new deposits from forming and protect against steel corrosion. This means better performance with lower consumption and a longerlasting engine. The highperformance fuel for petrol engines is now part of the OMV MaxxMotion product family and is available at filling stations in Austria as MaxxMotion Super 100. Super 100 has now been renamed MaxxMotion Super 100, allowing motorists to fill up at OMV pumps in Austria with performance fuels united under the MaxxMotion brand. Whether diesel or super unleaded, MaxxMotion is synonymous with the best quality fuel containing performanceenhancing additives. “MaxxMotion is the international brand for performance fuels from OMV. The MaxxMotion branding on the nozzle makes it easy for filling station customers to get performance fuel, whether it's diesel or super unleaded. And the 'clean-up' and 'keep clean' impact of MaxxMotion extends the life of their engines and vehicles”, says Alois Wach, head of the OMV filling station business in Austria and Germany. The positive effect of OMV
MaxxMotion Super 100 starts to work from the very first time you fill up. The clean combustion extremely process means that the engine delivers maximum performance and acceleration at the same time as lower consumption and fewer emissions. Direct injection engines in particular benefit hugely from the optimal cleaning effect of OMV MaxxMotion Super 100. Regular use reduces existing deposits on the valves by up to 88%, prevents up to 96% of new deposits forming and protects against up to 100% of steel corrosion*. Diesel vehicle owners can also reduce deposits on the diesel fuel injector, as well as preventing build-up of new deposits through regular use of MaxxMotion. Thanks to special high-performance additives, the corrosion protection of MaxxMotion Diesel is around 100%*. Cleaner engines operate more efficiently, ultimately this also means they use less fuel. *The figures stated here serve as indicators and can vary based on the vehicle brand, type, roadhandling and engine condition.
Luxembourg, Shell’s largest retail station, Berchem in Luxembourg, upgraded with Tokheim’s latest point of sale and payment solutions
How do you go about replacing the site systems at the largest and busiest Shell retail site in the world without causing any safety risks or disrupting sales? The Berchem site in Luxembourg is huge; and the task to upgrade their systems was equally big. On the busiest days Berchem
welcomes more than 1,500 trucks, 7,500 cars and 5,000 customers in the shop. There are 14 Tokheim Fuel POS point of sale systems, 35 Crypto VGA outdoor payment terminals, 5 back office systems and 63 Quantium dispensers operating on 12 truck and 5 car dedicated lanes. Shell Berchem sold 280 million litres of fuel in 2012. As part of Shell’s Global Site Systems Programme (GSSP), Tokheim worked alongside two other selected suppliers, AT&T and Red Prairie, to deliver this complex IT project at Berchem. There were two immediate goals: safety and no loss of revenue. The team needed to ensure that the forecourt would not be down for any period of time due to the HSSE risks involved - if trucks had to wait to get fuel there could be unexpected traffic disruption on the highway which could pose a serious safety risk. In addition, due to the sheer volume of transactions processing on the site, it needed to stay up and running to avoid a substantial loss of revenue. Olivier Dandois, the Retailer, said “I got involved in the Berchem deployment project more than a year ago. This has enabled us to review all operational processes and match them with the future system. This timeframe was also used to organise thorough testing of the new system and to develop backup plans. In doing so I was extremely pleased to see the Shell project team taking site suggestions into consideration in order to ensure a smooth rollout. “The entire team spent 5 challenging nights on site to roll out the new site systems. Thanks to this support and hard work from the central and GSSP local teams we managed to implement the change without disturbing the customer flow.” Olivier added “The GSSP system is new and some fine tuning is still needed, but I am fully convinced that it is a robust platform that will
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Hatay Governor Mehmet Celattin Lekesiz said the owner of the building set the illegal warehouse on fire after refusing to hand over the fuel. As a result, a strong explosion took place, as authorities believe a number of highly flammable products were also located inside the building, including paint thinner and solvent. In addition, authorities believe the warehouse contained some five tons of smuggled oil. It was not immediately clear who the fatal victims were, but reports indicate that at least five officers were wounded, while witnesses said several residents from the local village as well as construction workers were among the victims.
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support us, ensuring that every customer leaves the site with a smiling face after every visit.” Tokheim has been a key partner at Shell Berchem since the 1980s, and has been involved in a number of dispenser and systems upgrades to the site in the intervening years. As part of the GSSP roll-out, the site at Berchem will benefit from Tokheim’s outdoor payment innovative (Crypto VGA), point of sale (Fuel POS), electronic payment server (eCIS), and Tokheim’s forecourt controller product solutions. The latest project is one of a number of recent international programmes that Tokheim are involved in providing cost effective retail IT solutions to complex systems and payment projects. Joop van der Wal, GSSP Project Manager for The Netherlands, Luxembourg and France said “The most remarkable thing about this deployment was that Tokheim, AT&T, Red Prairie and GSSP acted as one team and focused on delivery. The boundaries between companies were gone during the deployment, everyone was aiming for the same goal – do the job, and get the site up and running in a safe manner.” The work of the Global Site System Programme further supports Shell’s strategy to be the best fuels retailer in the world. GSSP is helping make Shell easy and reliable to do business with through its modern and safe payment systems. The new site systems support future growth and allow customers to pay using a system that protects them against the increasing threat of fraud.
Poland, XX International Petrol Station 2013 Trade Fair – summary of the event
The 20th International “Petrol Station” Trade Fair, organized by Polish Chamber of Liquid Fuels, closed its doors. The organizers registered several thousand visitors. “Petrol Station” is the oldest and the largest exhibition of the petroleum industry in Poland. The ceremonial opening of the jubilee edition was made by Halina 28
Pupacz - President of Polish Chamber of Liquid Fuels, Jacek Bşkowski- Chairman of The Material Reserves Agency and Marek Matuszewski and Waldemar PawlakMembers of Parliament. The fair was attended by over 120 domestic and international exhibitors from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States. Both exhibitors and visitors were satisfied by the fact the event came back to Warsaw International Expocentre EXPO XXI (a year ago, due to the football championship EURO 2012, the event was held in MT Poland): a modern, spacious hall, conveniently arranged open area, easily accessible from each side of Warsaw. Effectively designed stands attracted attention, as well as original promotional leaflets and a collection of gimmicks from exhibitors. The exhibition part was accompanied by: • a series of lectures Forum for petrol stations • conference, Perspectives for fuel market in Poland – development or stagnation? • Meeting of PKN Orlen franchisees • Thematic panels “Petrol Station” • The meeting for distributors for diesel fuels intended for heating purposes As usual, on the PIPP stand visitors had a possibility to meet invited branch experts and members of the Board of PIPP who shared their knowledge and support with their branch colleagues. The winner in the category “Golden Station 2013” was announced during the event: the winner was Danpol station from Zşocieniec (Czaplinecka 27 str.), operating under Moya brand. As every year, the Competition Committee, including fuel branch experts and representatives of state administration, chose the best products for the “Product of the Year” competition and awarded
the winners – the companies presenting the most innovative technical solutions on the Polish market within last 12 months - with prestigious statuettes.
Switzerland, SOCAR sets opening date of first fuel station after rebranding in Switzerland
SOCAR Energy Switzerland, whollyowned by Azerbaijan's state energy firm SOCAR, plans to open its first gas station following the rebranding in the Swiss district of Kreuzlingen in Lake Constance area. SOCAR acquired all shares in Esso Schweiz GmbH and thus took over Esso's network of petrol stations in Switzerland in July 2012. Over the next twelve months, the new brand SOCAR is planned to gradually take the place of the Esso brand throughout Switzerland. The company reported that the official opening of the gas station is scheduled for May 25-26. In March, SOCAR Energy Switzerland opened a quick charging station for electric vehicles near Bern under the EVite project of the Swiss eMobility Association. The company reported that charging at the new station, located on road A1, takes about 20 minutes and is available free of charge. The EVite project, which was launched in Bern last November, involves creating a charging infrastructure for electric vehicles throughout Switzerland and accelerating the electric mobility market development in the country. As one of the main partners of the EVite project, SOCAR will support construction and operation of stations for the fast charging of electric vehicles in Switzerland. SOCAR started its operation in Switzerland in September 2012 with commissioning of its first petrol station in Zurich. In December, the first gas station under the SOCAR brand was opened in western Switzerland. The company reports that by mid-2013 more than 160 gas stations under the SOCAR brand will operate in Switzerland. SOCAR sells classic fuels such as gasoline and diesel fuel in Switzerland. However, they are
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Slovenia, Slovenian petrol chain drives digital signage with Scala
Digital signage solution provider Scala Inc. recently announced the installation of a 400-screen digital signage network at the largest petrol station chain in Slovenia. This nationwide network is successfully managed by Slovenian energy company Petrol. Scala partner TL 2011 was the vendor choice for Petrol for achieving their communication goals. Petrol wants to constantly maximize their income potential and capitalize their value added services, and they realized that a digital communication network could help them immensely in reaching their business objectives, according to Scala. Petrol wanted a centrally managed communication system for promoting their in-store products. And it would be a great extra source of income if that same system could serve as an advertising channel for Petrol's product vendors. In addition, the company wanted to integrate its tailor-made cash register system with the digital signage solution they had in mind. Thirty Slovenian Petrol service stations are now equipped with a total of 400 digital displays, all powered by Scala software. The eyes of customers, who are filling up their cars at Petrol's filling stations, are caught by small screens integrated in the fuel pump installation. These screens are weather-resistant and display advertisements of products that are sold in the station's store.
Inside the station's store, customers are welcomed by either one or two full-HD screens displaying dynamic products and services ads. At the cash register counter, a screen displays an overview of the chosen items after scanning. Plus, it displays additional product information, sourced through a database that is connected to the digital communication system. Alain Bodenstedt, area sales manager at Scala said, “TL 2011 cooperated closely with Petrol, resulting in a smooth install path for the network. The value added services of TL 2011 have proven to be very effective, resulting in a very satisfactory communication solution for Petrol.” Petrol has experienced a significant increase in sales of the products that are advertised on the screens. As a result the company continues to roll out its digital signage formula to an ever increasing number of its domestic and international stations. Petrol foresees a growth in number of stations going well beyond its current 300 service stations. “Petrol is very proud of the installation that they have now,” TL 2011 CTO M. Loborec said. “They set clear communication and business goals, which were achieved, resulting in significant sales improvements. We are happy to have worked on this project with them and look forward to deploying this dynamic digital communication solution at even more Petrol service stations in the future.”
Egypt, Total acquires Shell's fuel stations network in Egypt
French oil company Total SA confirmed it acquired Royal Dutch Shell PLC's fuel retail network in Egypt as part of its strategy to strengthen its distribution position in the country and wider region. “Through this acquisition, we reaffirm our ambition to pursue our development in Africa and in the Middle East in the retail business,” a spokesman for Total said. Total already owns 70 fuel stations in Egypt, representing a 4% market share, and will acquire 85 more from Shell to become Egypt's fourth-
largest gasoline retailer, doubling its market share, the company said. The French company is strengthening its position as the largest gasoline retailer in Africa, the spokesman added. Gasoline retail activities have decreased in Western Europe, on the back of lower consumption due to the prolonged economic crisis. Lower-cost retailers have also emerged, forcing some major companies to rethink their refining and marketing strategy and focus instead on oil exploration and production. Prospects in the retail sector are brighter in emerging markets, where demand for gasoline and transport fuels is growing faster. “The sale is consistent with Shell's strategy to concentrate its downstream footprint on a smaller number of assets and markets,” Shell said in a statement. It cited the recent sale of some refineries in the U.K. and Germany and its refining and marketing businesses in Finland and Sweden as examples of this. Total, which has engaged in a massive exploration effort to find new oil and gas reserves, has nevertheless reaffirmed the importance of downstream activities within its business model, even though it has idled some refineries in Europe.
Egypt, Egyptians suffer cuts and queues as fuel crisis bites
The news from Egypt since 2011 has been dominated by politics, upheaval, and religious tensions, but daily needs are becoming a pressing concern. Since the 2011 revolution Egypt has struggled to import oil as government deficits have risen and its creditworthiness has plunged. The result has been fuel shortages, and in the past few weeks power cuts in many places, including Cairo. Queues are lengthening at petrol stations with short supplies. “Transportation vehicles and minivans use kerosene, and we need a solution. The gas stations are overcrowded. I’ve just come from the main national station where there are long queues on both sides
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enriched with special additives that ensure optimal level of combustion which is important from an environmental point of view and in terms of the cost and performance of the internal combustion engine of the car. SOCAR has also taken over the Wangen-Olten gas station, and a number of gas stations and joint ventures specializing in aircraft fuelling at the Geneva and Zurich airports, as well as a Swiss company that controls joint ventures managing terminals and pipelines.
of the street,” said a driver. “This affects us badly and stops us working. We wait in long queues every day. I hope God helps us, we are very tired and we waste so much time getting fuel,” said another. The IMF (International Monetary Fund) is pressing Egypt to cut fuel subsidies and rein in public spending if it wants financial assistance, but tax collection is failing and a black market can charge exorbitant prices where there are few alternative sources of fuel. The lack of fuel is a challenge for Egyptians trying to live from day to day, specifically petrol and kerosene, on which electricity generation depends. For the first time the transportation sector is being hit, yet Egypt still exports to neighbouring countries, while suffering shortages itself.
Indonesia, Public vehicles will have their own petrol station network NEWS
The government will separate the sale of subsidized fuel for privately owned cars and those for public vehicles and motorbikes to ensure that the dual pricing policy is effectively implemented, a senior minister has informed. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Jero Wacik informed that subsidized fuel for privately owned cars and that for public vehicles and motorbikes would be sold in different fuel stations to ease technical problems and prevent misappropriation. “We will decide which petrol stations will sell Premium fuel for public vehicles and motorcycles,” Jero said at the State Palace after a Cabinet meeting on fuel subsidies. The government has not made a final decision on the price of the subsidized fuel for privately owned cars but it will not be far from the Rp 6,500 (67 US cents) per litre announced by Coordinating Economic Minister Hatta Rajasa on Tuesday. Hatta said that under the dual pricing system, public vehicles and motorbikes would buy subsidized fuel at the current price of Rp 4,500 per litre, while privately owned cars would pay the higher
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price of Rp 6,500. Jero added there would be clear signs at every petrol station indicating which kind of Premium is on sale. Special fuel stations for fishermen will also sell Premium at Rp 4,500 per litre. Jero acknowledged the plan would still bring challenges and technical issues. “But the problems will be less than if we allowed each gas station to sell both kinds of Premium,” he said. Hatta said the government had yet to decide which stations would be assigned to sell fuel for public vehicles and motorbikes. The minister, however, implied that most stations would sell higher-priced Premium. “We will use Google Maps and a geographical information system for that purpose. One thing is for sure, there will be at least one gas station selling cheaper Premium along any route of public transportation”. There are more than 5,000 gas stations across the nation. Jero previously said that the dual price policy would save at least Rp 21 trillion (US$2.16 billion) by the end of this year, and that around 77 percent of the fuel subsidies earmarked in the 2013 state budget at Rp 194 trillion - are enjoyed by the country’s upper middle class. Also on Wednesday, some labour unions grouped under the Indonesian Workers Union Council (MPBI), threatened to hold a series of national strikes until May Day to oppose the government’s plan to raise the subsidized fuel price which they claim will certainly harm the livelihood of millions of low-income workers.
Georgia, SOCAR starts opening of ‘multi-combined’ gas stations in Georgia
The President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) Rovnag Abdullayev has opened a new compressed natural gas (CNG) station in Georgia today. SOCAR reports that the event is timed to coincide with the 90th anniversary of national leader Heydar Aliyev. As a result, SOCAR already operates 5 CNG-filling stations in Georgia, and its total filling station network has reached 105 outlets,
the Company informed. The first CNG station was opened by SOCAR in Georgia in December 2012. At the same time a SOCAR source said that the Company has expanded its approach to the development of its gas network in the neighbouring country. “If previously SOCAR opened combined gas stations, now it will open multi-combined filling stations at the expense of a possibility of CNG refuelling CNG. By the end of 2013 SOCAR will have no less than 120 filling stations in Georgia,” the source added. At the end of 2012 four CNG stations were in the process of construction in Georgia. The company’s interest in alternative fuels is linked with popularity of CNG as a transportation fuel in Georgia.
Peru, The ownership of oil resources in Peru is a heated political issue
Petroperu was created in the late 1960s during the left-wing military dictatorship led by Gen. Juan Velasco from expropriated properties. Mr. Humala, a former military officer, is an admirer of Gen. Velasco, although he has ruled out running socialist policies. The mere suggestion, however, that Petroperu could become the sole owner of all the oil refineries in Peru has caused a vivid backlash from the private sector. Alfonso Garcia Miro, head of Peru's largest business group, Confiep, was quoted as saying that if the government buys Repsol's assets, then this would be the start of a process of giving Peru an economic model like that followed in Cuba and Venezuela. “A dividing line has been drawn between the confidence that we had in the government and what its true intentions are,” said Mr. Garcia Miro. “I'm warning the millions of business owners that we represent, that they're going to be threatened in their business,” he added. The board of directors of Petroperu is divided on the issue and hasn't approved any purchase of Repsol assets, while sources say the decision to study the purchase came from the office of the
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USA, IPA introduces the digital flow meter nozzle
Innovative Products of America's new High-Flow Digital Meter Nozzle allows accurate records of fuel usage while transferring common fuels, monitoring volume in real-time. Safe to use on gasoline, diesel and kerosene, the High-Flow Digital Meter Nozzle provides an accurate method for transferring common fuels by integrating a high-quality, accurate digital flow meter into a
low-profile fuel nozzle. This product combines the meter and nozzle, which are typically purchased separately and assembled in the field by the enduser. “Fleets are looking to keep detailed and accurate records of fuel usage not only for accounting purposes but also for calculating variables such as individual vehicle fuel economy,” explains Dan Engelsen, National Sales Manager at IPA. “By integrating the digital flow meter directly into the nozzle, the 9048 provides a convenient and accurate solution for achieving this goal. In addition to helping fleets assess fuel usage, the 9048 is also helpful in regards to the process of selling used equipment. Used equipment is traditionally purged of fuel before selling, and the diesel is then added back to the fuel island and as such needs to be accurately metered.” The meter display is in direct line of sight with the point of fuel delivery and measures in gallons, litres, quarts or pints. Settings include a lifetime tally, which may be calibrated in the field. Additionally, the inline wire mesh filter protects the meter, and prevents unwanted contaminants from being transferred. Two AA batteries are required for operation.
USA, OPW’s 66CLP receives CARB certification - The first and only phase II enhanced vapour recovery reconnectable balance breakaway to earn this distinction
OPW Fueling Components, A Dover Company and the global leader in commercial and retail fuelling equipment, is proud to announce that its 66CLP Phase II Enhanced Vapour Recovery Reconnectable Balance Breakaway has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The OPW 66CLP is now the only Reconnectable Balance Breakaway that is CARB-Certified, and also the
only CARB-Certified Breakaway that can be reconnected in line at the fuelling site without needing to be removed from the fuel hose or dispenser. The OPW 66CLP is also approved for VST Phase II Enhanced Vapour Recovery Systems. Specifically, two CARB Executive Orders grant certification to the 66CLP Phase II Enhanced Vapour Recovery Re-connectable Balance Breakaway. They are Executive Order VR-203-N: Balance Phase II Enhanced Vapour Recovery (EVR) Systems Not Including In-Station Diagnostics (ISD) and Executive Order VR-204-N: Balance Phase II Enhanced Vapour Recovery (EVR) Systems Including In-Station Diagnostic (ISD) Systems. The proven design and unparalleled performance of the OPW 66CLP over the past decade has earned it the reputation as the industry standard in Phase II Enhanced Vapor Recovery Reconnectable Breakaways.
Peru, Peru's aim to buy refinery and petrol stations causes firestorm of criticism
The possibility that Peru's government may buy a refinery and a chain of service stations is causing a fire storm of protests, with critics saying that President Ollanta Humala is pushing for greater state control of the economy. Government officials like Finance Minister Luis Miguel Castilla have acknowledged that the government is looking at having state-owned Petroleos del Peru SA, or Petroperu, take a minority stake in the assets that Spain's Repsol SA could sell. “The decisions that the government takes, when they have to be taken, will be based strictly and scrupulously on commercial and economic aspects, not ideological ones,” President Humala said in a television interview. “If we aren't clear that technically, economically, and commercially it is a good opportunity, and that the risks are going to be limited, then we won't do it,” said Mr. Humala, who held a closed-door meeting in Lima last week with Repsol chairman Antonio Brufau.
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President. The controversy has led to speculation that Finance Minister Castilla, an orthodox economist with close ties to the business community, could resign if the government goes ahead. Mr. Castilla has denied that he has any plans to step down. Critics say that if the government controls all the refining capacity in the nation, plus having a chain of service stations, then it could try to gain political approval by offering subsidized petroleum products. Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Merino said that Repsol hasn't made a firm decision to sell its assets in Peru, and he ruled out that the government might want to control fuel prices. “The government is concerned that fuel prices aren't abused, but we don't want to control prices, only to have regulatory mechanisms that don't alter the rules of the free market,” Mr. Merino said. The government published regulations that will strengthen Petroperu, allowing it to participate in all hydrocarbon activities, including exploration and production as well as industrial processes and retail. The regulations allow Petroperu to make investments without receiving authorization from the finance ministry. Former President Alan Garcia called the new regulations “unconstitutional,” comparing the government's plans to policies of leftist administrations that have boosted the state's presence in the economy. “It is unconstitutional, it changes the laws, avoids tenders and excludes Congress,” a message on Mr. Garcia's twitter account said.
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Autogas Limited support Shell Safety Day
everything we do. We were only too pleased to support the event. The feedback we received from those who attended was excellent”.
June 19th - apart from being one of the hottest days of the year was also Shell Safety Day. Autogas Limited were delighted to have been asked to host one of the many events taking place throughout the UK. Time for Safety was the national theme across all Safety Day events, with ‘Mixed Messages’ being the chosen topic for discussion at the Autogas event held at Shell Fairfield in Reading. The event was well attended with twenty four delegates from ten Shell contracting companies. Linda Gomersall, General Manager of Autogas, said “Health and Safety is at the forefront of
At another Safety Day event in the Midlands, Autogas member of staff Richard Kesterton was presented with an award for his active participation.
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Fairbanks launches new global website on 1st July
Fairbanks, the Industry leader in world class wetstock management, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, fairbanksglobal.com. The new website is completely customer focused enabling new and existing customers to access useful resources, articles and guides on everything from legal environmental compliance to top tips on how to manage your valuable fuel stock successfully. Users will be able to watch current customer testimonials and informative company films based on the market size they operate in. One of the many innovative new features of the website includes a responsive design capability, which adjusts the content displayed to fit any screen size for optimum viewing. Customers will still be able to access all of the useful management reports and services that Fairbanks offers by
logging into their secure accounts. The site went live on the 1st of July and will continue to be developed into multiple languages. Gareth Jenkins, Business Account Manager, explains: “We know our customers are very busy people, so our wetstock management service is designed around making their lives easier, ensuring their business is run as efficiently as possible. When designing the website it was essential for it to directly reflect this ethos. Using a design which is responsive means our customers can access information on the latest products and services as well as seeing 'live' stock levels and tank gauge alerts whilst on the move, giving them 24/7 visibility of their wetstock data, wherever they are.” Bob Conlin, Managing Director, added “After 18 years of growing Fairbanks and raising standards of wetstock control, the feedback about SIR analysis and real-time data is that it is still something of an enigma. I am really pleased that this new website is a ‘shop window’ which can help forecourt retailers around the world better understand how 3rd party wetstock management can improve their business. We want to remove the mystery surrounding SIR and allow retailers to have visibility of their wetstock and improve the efficiency of their business. The initial reaction to the new look has been very positive, but don’t just take my word for it, please visit fairbanksglobal.com and see for yourself!”
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Helping FMs keep their premises safe and pollution free
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Adler and Allan showcased its range of environmental services designed to support facilities managers at the Facilities Show, the world’s largest dedicated FM event, which took place from 14th – 16th May at the NEC in Birmingham. Working across a spectrum of industries - utilities, construction, telecoms, transport, defence and financial institutions - Adler and Allan is employed by a number of FM companies such as Norlands, Interserve and MITIE, as well as major organisations like the Environment Agency and the Emergency Services. “This was our first year at the Facilities Show,” said Alan Scrafton, group sales and marketing manager for Adler and Allan. “Many of Adler and Allan’s services specifically support FMs and are essential to ensuring compliance, safety, maintaining equipment and minimising environmental impact; the show was a great opportunity to talk to potential and existing customers and hear the latest industry news and views.” For more details call Adler and Allan on 020 8555 7111 or visit our website www.adlerandallan.co.uk.
operations following the introduction of a Cameron Forecourt fuel management system. An outdated paper-based monitoring system at the company’s Dove Holes quarry in the Peak District has been replaced with a solution developed by Cameron Forecourt. With around 40 pieces of plant including giant dumpers, loading shovels, excavators a drill rig and Bobcats to fuel, filling up from a central pump is not possible, so CEMEX uses an on-site bowser to deliver fuel to the various items of plant. Cameron Forecourt was called in to design a system capable of monitoring fuel deliveries to the 60,000 litre main diesel tank, drawings by the bowser and other smaller vehicles used by fitters, then record fuel movements from the bowser to the various vehicles and plant sited around the 213 hectare quarry. The bespoke solution has provided ‘closed loop’ monitoring based around the Jigsaw Eclipse WEB based fuel management system, along with high accuracy electronic tank gauging and the “Midas” onboard vehicle ID unit. The system ensures that all fuel
drawings by authorised personnel are fully monitored both as they enter vehicles from the on-site fuel pump and, then when transfers take place, from the bowser to vehicles and plant. The Midas unit acts as an onboard tag to record how much fuel has been transferred and all data is passed to a Jigsaw Nova WEB based on-board terminal on the bowser powered from the vehicle’s battery. With quarrying shovels consuming up to 17,000 litres of fuel each month and dumpers a further 8,000 litres per month, accurate information on consumption and stock levels is crucial to ensuring that weekly fuel deliveries to the on-site storage tank are phased to achieve a constant supply. By combining the two sets of data from the bowser terminal and from the main fuel tank-based Eclipse, the quarry management has an upto-date and accurate overview of fuel consumption supplies and tank stock levels via the internet from any WEB browser. The system replaces an earlier arrangement where data from a digital recording unit was printed out on thermal paper. Comments Hayden Gill, Production Manager, Dove Holes Quarry: “We wanted a more modern system as the other one was becoming obsolete. The new system allows easier data recovery and is essential in helping us to monitor consumption of individual machines
Cameron Forecourt develops bespoke solution for CEMEX UK
Building materials supplier CEMEX UK is benefiting from more accurate and up-to-date fuelling information at one of its key quarrying
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Cameron Forecourt’s RFID system helps on the bowser and plant helps to keep track of refuelling and fuel stocks at the Cemex Dove Holes Quarry, Derbyshire.
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Suresite Card Services snap up talent
Following the confirmation of some impressive developments, Suresite Card Services are appointing Peter Ward as an Operations Manager to their growing team. Peter joins an established team, bringing with him a vast array of knowledge and experience.
After spending 18 years with BP in a variety of roles ranging from District Manager to Senior Field Operations and Systems Tester to Wet Stock Trainer, Peter continued his career path with RSM2000. Peter was able to develop his extensive range of skills as he worked with various companies across the UK, including, Texaco, Spar and JET. As an expert in Payment Services, Evaluation and Testing, Peter has acted as the Project Manager on various large scale installation and roll-outs including the development and annotation of written procedures for all staff involved. As the newest member of the Suresite Card Services Operations Team Peter had this to say - “After 17 years of working for RSM2000 Ltd it
was time to look to pastures new. I was delighted to find that Suresite are continually expanding their business and an opening was available for me to join this progressive company. I am looking forward to being part of a very proactive team whose ethos is focused on excellence and always driving to continually improve the services offered.” Nick Healy – Card Services Director commented: “Having known Peter for many years, to find he was available in the market place was fantastic news. As a company we are continuing to take great strides and we are moving from strength to strength on an almost daily basis. To find an Operations Manager with Peter's skills and commitment enables us to continue moving forward at pace. Service to our customers is a cornerstone of our business, each of our employees must be knowledgeable, approachable and confident. Peter possessed all these qualities from the moment he stepped through the door ensuring our impeccable standards would never be in doubt.”
Fairbanks would like to re-introduce ivan, the only mobile meter calibration vehicle within the UK that can complete pump measure checks and NMO approved verification of meters Fairbanks is the world leader in providing wetstock management and leak detection services to the Fuel Retailing industry and has continued to lead the way in service innovation through the successful development and implementation of their ivan service, a specially designed vehicle that has been approved by the National Measurement Office (NMO) to measure check and verify fuel dispensers by using a system that
minimises vapour loss and manual handling as well as reducing health and safety risks caused by standard pump measure checks conducted on a forecourt all without the need to remove pump nozzles or conduct any intrusive mechanical solutions that have the potential to inflate costs. ivan is a complete all in one selfcontained vehicle mounted meter calibration and verification system and was developed in response to the increasing demand for a convenient, mobile and safe pump measure check solution that could not only identify incorrectly dispensing meters but was also approved by the NMO to reset and self-verify these pumps in order to minimise the inconvenience to the retailer without compromising on service or safety. ivan takes this duty of care seriously delivering the extremely high standard of pump measure check that Fairbanks has become famous for through their team of NMO approved engineers. Fairbanks UK & Ireland Operations Director Michelle King said “We take our NMO Approved Verification status extremely seriously, to the point that we make this the pinnacle of what our field based engineers do. We stress the importance through our stringent training programme of ensuring that when we verify any meter, it has been adjusted in accordance with the legal requirements as it will then be stamped and passed as fit for trade. We have impressed the same high standards on our meter calibration vehicle, ivan and have invested in training our operators as well as working closely with NMO to ensure all legal requirements were met.”
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and overall fuel use throughout the site. “We can collect reliable data quickly and accurately from both pumps and it also ensures that fuel cannot be taken out of the system without it being measured and accounted for.” Dove Holes quarry is one of the largest quarries in the UK annually extracting up to four million tonnes of limestone aggregates, mainly for use in the construction industry.
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Once ivan has completed a pump measure check the engineer is able to produce a cost-benefit report on site, using throughput figures along with the percentage of over-dispense to highlight the pumps that will produce a net saving over time if they have the pump reset to strike. By eliminating down time of generating such a report off site, there has never been a more convenient tool for fuel retailers to use to ensure their pumps are accurate and not costing them money. ivan is also suitable for use on both standard and temperature compensated dispensers making it adaptable to all forecourt situations. Fairbanks are extremely proud of the exceptional standard of care that they provide to their customers when working on site to complete pump meter audits, a key factor in becoming approved by the NMO. Most importantly the ivan is equipped with all of the necessary can measurements to satisfy the minimum legal requirements to verify a pump. In order to do this one 20L measure, two 10L measures and two 5L measures must be taken. ivan is fitted with 4 glass vessels, covering the 5 to 20 litre range required in order to conduct verifications. Glass has been found to provide a more accurate reading as stainless steel is subject to temperature change in both direct sunlight and cold ambient temperatures. The glass measure vessels are much less affected being sheltered from sunlight. These glass vessels are calibrated every 12 months at the National Measurement offices in Middlesex to ensure continued accuracy. ivan has been operating on forecourts across the UK for the past 4 years and has a proven track record for accurate measure checking and verifications as well as also being required on many occasions to assist with sites with only above ground diesel tanks as ivan has an on-board diesel pump which enables the safe return of fuel when on most other occasions, measure checks would not be able to be carried out due to H&S requirements for working at height and manual handling. Fairbanks are committed to the delivery market leading service and 40
continue to do this by delivering equipment such as the ivan or going the extra mile to ensure that we achieve the correct standard of care to be approved verifiers for the NMO. We wouldn’t trust anyone else with your wetstock.
Cameron Forecourt appoints Major Contracts Manager
UK commercial fuelling systems specialist Cameron Forecourt has boosted its sales force with the appointment of Clive Brewerton as Major Account Manager. Clive Brewerton brings IT and fuelling systems expertise spanning more than 30 years to Cameron Forecourt, having worked with mainframe computer systems in a number of positions before moving into the commercial fuelling sector in the mid-1990s initially as a software engineer, then as an account manager.
He will assist Cameron Forecourt in continuing the growth of its sales of fuel management systems and turnkey fuelling installations for major UK transport companies, utilities providers, local authorities, key service and logistics operations, in addition to assuming responsibility for field sales in the south of England. Clive, a native of Oxford, is a keen surfer and sports fan. Commenting on the appointment Barry Jenner, Managing Director of
Barnsley-based Cameron Forecourt commented: “We have worked with Clive in the past on joint projects and always found his approach to be professional but also in keeping with the friendly family nature of Cameron Forecourt. Clive’s skills complement our growing sales team.” Cameron Forecourt recently celebrated a record year in terms of turnover and profits despite the continuing difficulties facing the UK economy.
AMW team up with Adler and Allan Adler and Allan (A&A) is delighted to announce the merger of AMW Contractors into the Adler and Allan Group, bringing a wealth of specialist response and remediation expertise. AMW, founded in 1990 by Mark Walker, has worked alongside A&A on many high-profile response projects over the past decade including the Buncefield disaster cleanup in 2005/6. Mark, supported by Operations Director, Grant Litherland, and their team are highly experienced multidisciplinary contractors specialising in design and build remediation projects. The Carlisle depot will become A&A’s northern contaminated land centre of excellence. Mark Calvert, Managing Director of the Adler & Allan Group said “We have worked with Mark and his team at AMW for many years and we know their strengths. There are many synergies between the two companies and they have an excellent reputation. This is a very exciting opportunity to strengthen our regional presence and we welcome their team on board.” AMW is ISO9001, 14001 and 18001 accredited and has significant technical expertise in both response and remediation projects. AMW’s business lines are entirely complimentary to A&A’s, and
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provide opportunities for the Group to increase business particularly in the electrical utility and oil sectors.
Franklin Fueling Systems launches all new franklinfueling.com global company website PRESS RELEASES
Madison, Wisconsin USA - April 18, 2013 - Franklin Fueling Systems (FFS) launched today the all new franklinfueling.com website - the petroleum equipment manufacturer’s global hub for their latest product information, news and customer resources. The new website was completely redesigned to include new features for today’s industry including a global marketspecific structure, enhanced content, news, videos and a responsive design capability for use on mobile devices. “As with every new product that Franklin Fueling Systems develops the first thing we did was turn to our customers to research their needs and usage of the existing website in order to ensure our new website would fully meet their expectations,” said Andrew Knapp, Global Brand Manager from Franklin Fueling Systems. “One of the interesting trends we discovered was a fairly significant increase in traffic to the website through mobile devices,” said Knapp. With this research in mind, the new franklinfueling.com was designed to be responsive, meaning no matter what type of device you are viewing the website on (PC, tablet or smart phone), the content automatically adjusts itself for optimum viewing.
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“Our customers will find this responsive design feature to be a huge benefit. We designed the website with today’s speed of business in mind. Whether you are an installer out in a trench on the installation site or a distributor sales person stopping in quick to see a customer – you can quickly call up franklinfueling.com on your smart phone and download an installation manual or watch videos on our latest products right from one userfriendly location,” said Knapp.
“When you pair the new website and its mobile capabilities with the recently released Franklin Fueling Systems iPad® app, you have got a really progressive, technologically advanced lineup of tools which no other manufacturer provides. This offering clearly underscores FFS’s position as the industry’s technology leader,” continued Knapp. With Franklin Fueling Systems global presence, providing a new website that catered to the different needs of different markets also took center stage during the design process. One of the first things visitors will notice is that the new franklinfueling.com gives you regionalized, market-specific content. If you are viewing the
website from Germany, you are going to see products that relate to you and your market like our EN Standard pipe products or our 60Hz submersible pump products. This makes the user experience very intuitive and easy to navigate. “The new franklinfueling.com is a single global hub for all markets. It takes into consideration the fact that the user might not know exactly what they are looking for and we’ve designed it to intelligently provide you with content and product solutions based on the market you operate in,” said Knapp. Other new advancements on franklinfueling.com include an entirely new design for individual product pages, an array of new videos and a new Download Library. “One thing that we really wanted to focus on was providing every piece of information a user could possibly want for a specific product in one location. If you look at the new individual product pages you will see we have put everything from videos, specifications, brochures, manuals and even software update downloads right in one spot for each product,” said Knapp. “The new design just makes everything easier for the user to find.” Up next for franklinfueling.com is full-time site maintenance as well as the addition of multiple languages. “The new franklinfueling.com is a living thing. Along with timely updates to product information, we are featuring a new market-specific news feed. Just like the rest of the website, our news feed recognizes where you are in the world and provides content specifically selected for you,” said Knapp. “We are also developing the website in multiple languages to really cater to the needs of our global customer base. You can look forward to seeing these full-site translations throughout the rest of 2013 and beyond.” Be sure to check out the brand new franklinfueling.com website and also the Franklin Fueling Systems
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5th Annual Bulk Liquid Storage: Maintenance, Operations and Lifecycle Extension This event will be taking place from the 3rd - 5th September 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organised by marcus evans, the conference will bring together experts and distinguished speaker panels internationally to share their opinion and further insights on the topics which are crucial to safeguard one tanks and to stay competitive. Tank efficiency is always a challenge thus the need to be updated with the latest technologies and methodologies that would help in achieving optimum efficiency is very much required. As per AM Research, Malaysia will increase its oil storage capacity to 21 million cubic metres by 2017 thus overtaking Singapore as the major hub for oil trading. With such huge expansion plans already in place the need for increased efficiency and durability of tanks will play a major role in order to attain more business and to improve credibility of the organisation. Bernama news agency has also mentioned that UAE and Malaysia have agreed to set up RM 21 billion worth of crude oil facilities in Malaysia, thus the timing of this conference has never before been so crucial for the industry to learn the best practices from across the globe in order to grab the many business opportunities that have been lined up.
The conference is set to address key solutions to help the industry to implement efficient tank maintenance procedures, extend lifespan of tanks, latest technologies in tank cleaning, efficient HSE standards and many more. Keynote Presentations and Expert Insights at the 5th Annual Bulk Liquid Storage conference are: • Philip E Myers, Former Codes and Standards Specialist, Chevron, USA • Ben F Sloan III, Quality Control Manager and Tank RBI, Chevron, USA • Ismail Y Birnawi, Terminal Inspection and Supervisor, Saudi Aramco • Ron De Cort, Head Operations & Hazardous Installation Director, HSE UK • Jamshaid Mirza, Functional Safety Expert & Principal Consultant, Hendsa Middle East FZCO marcus evans is proud to be running this event with the support of the Asia Tank Container Association, the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA), Tank Storage Magazine and SupplyChainBrain. Please contact Jascinta Ling at JascintaL@marcusevanskl.com for more event information.
Taking Control of Technical, Compliance, Safety and Operational Challenges while Ensuring the Return of Investments marcus evans, one of the world’s leading conference organiser announced that the upcoming 4th Annual Tank and Terminal: Operability and Integrity Management conference is confirmed to be held at the Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 8-10 September 2013. The two-day conference will be
chaired by Captain Tarun Arora, General Manager of GPS Chemoil LLC, UAE and Salim Bilawala, Operations Manager of ATS Terminals FZE, UAE while the preevent workshop will be led by Phil Myers, Former Codes and Standards Specialist of Chevron, USA and Director of PEMY Consulting, USA. Split into two parts, the pre-event workshop will feature topics on Storage Tanks: Aboveground Detailing Tank Fundamentals and Integrity Management as well as API 2350 Tank Overfill course. An exclusive autograph session for the Aboveground Storage Tanks book authored by Phil Myers will also be held at the end of the pre-event workshop. Dr. Gabor Kenessey, GM Supply Chain Management of Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (ORPIC) and Andrés Suárez Fernández, Deputy Director Strategy and Business Development of CLH Group will be doing a joint presentation on Muscat-Sohar Product Pipeline (MSPP): Securing Safe and Continuous Supply of Petroleum Products to Serve the Rapidly Growing Domestic Market on the first day of the conference while day two of the conference will see another joint presentation by Mahmoud Al Refai, General Manager and Captain Zaid Mohammad, Operations Manager, both from Aqaba Bulk Chemicals Company on the topic of Tank Design, Material Selection and Installation of Foundation: Reducing Future Costs, Prolonging Lifecyle while Eliminating Failures and Incidents. Sponsored by associate sponsor, Integrity & Compliance Management Ltd (ICM) and Iridium sponsor, Fuel, Tank and Pipes Pty Ltd (FTP), this conference also showcases a panel of endorsers and media partners which include Universal Freight Organisation, World Freight Network Ltd, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UAE, Specialist Freight Networks, Supply Chain Logistics Group, Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration, Freightbook, Tank Storage Magazine, SupplyChainBrain, Clocate.com, Supply Chain & Logistics LINK, Hazardous Cargo
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iPad® app available for free to download in the Apple® App Store®. Franklin Fueling Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Electric Co., Inc., a global leader in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and automotive fuels. Recognized as a technical leader in its specialties, Franklin Electric serves customers around the world in residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal and fueling applications. For further information, visit www.franklinfueling.com.
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New KPS Pipe Factory Opened in Sweden The new KPS pipe extrusion factory opened on April 18th when the local government commissioner Per Strengbom cut the band and
formally declared the factory opened for production. The new factory line nearly doubles the pipe production capacity at the KPS Swedish factory. Demand for double-walled piping has increased over the last decade and KPS has already invested in a large amount of product development and machinery for manufacturing of double-walled fittings. The new extrusion line is the next logical step as it will produce double-walled pipes in an i n t e g r a t e d process, where the secondary
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Mikael Bohman, Sparbanken Västra Mälardalen, Per Strengbom, local government commissioner och Lars Selling, CEO of KPS
pipe is extruded directly around and encircling the primary pipe, instead of being produced in a separate step. Lars Selling, CEO of KPS, mentioned in his speech the competitive edge given by KPS double-walled system, allowing for compact and installer-friendly solutions. The new extrusion line is connected to a system where waste heat from the cooling tanks is re-used to heat the whole building that houses the KPS factory and head office – and that in one of the coldest countries in Europe.
Once the band was cut, press, personnel and other visitors got a chance to examine the new extrusion line.
KPS Installer Training Exceeds Expectations Over the last year, KPS trainers have organized 77 training sessions in 32 countries, trained 495 participants and certified 458 of them. This exceeds the expectations and goals set at corporate level. All 19 trainers have received very positive reviews by participants that also appreciate the mix of theoretical and practical training. The KPS installer training program has been running in its current format since 2008. The main challenge has been to reach installers in over 60 countries with a uniform message and certify to a common set of criteria. The solution has been to implement a train-thetrainer program to teach trainers how to use the common training material and how to evaluate participants’ skill and knowledge.
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Installers often do not speak any other language besides their native language, so in order to ensure good understanding, trainers use translators whenever they do not share the participants’ language. Vital parts of the training material are always translated and the installation manual is supplied in the local language whenever possible. Currently the installation manual is available in 13 languages. After overcoming the initial resistance from installation firms who were reluctant to allow installers off regular work for the two full days 46
required to complete the first certification training, the KPS installer training has proven to be useful and applicable to installers’ everyday work. Once managers hear the feedback from their installers and experience the improved quality of work delivered by a certified KPS installer, there has been no problem in scheduling the follow-up training sessions to renew installer certifications after 3 years. The KPS training is continuously updated based on installers’ feedback and KPS product development. This is the key to the success of the KPS training program: To deliver training that makes a difference, is valued by installers, their managers and by their customers. “We are proud to be driving the development of installer training and certification”, says KPS CEO Lars Selling. “However, I would like to see similar initiatives from other suppliers as well so that we can improve the training standards and competence level in the industry as a whole. The requirements posed by retailers and station owners are still too weak in this crucial area.”
prevention services to the petrol retail industry, is pleased to announce that they entered into a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with top local university, Edge Hill. Fairbanks’ partnership with Edge Hill academics has just been approved for Government funding from the Technology Strategy Board. The initiative aims to improve Fairbanks’ processes and to develop online resources to help their analysts work more efficiently. This will also include a training element, to assist in the development of new analysts and evaluate their performance. Senior Lecturer Mark Anderson, of the Department of Computing, said: “We are really pleased to be launching this KTP with Fairbanks. As well as assisting their working practices, there are major benefits for the University. It’s a really important area of research for us and the knowledge we gain will go right back into our teaching practices. We already have a very good working relationship with the company and that partnership is growing through this new initiative.” Prior to this partnership Fairbanks has already built strong links with The University’s Careers team, and they are currently the largest employer of Edge Hill University graduates in the area. Twelve Edge Hill graduates have joined the company in the last 18 months, and four more are due to begin work in the summer on a variety of contracts Fairbanks hold with household names such as BP, Morrisons, Tesco & Shell. Andrew Roberts, Fairbanks’ Quality Director, who sits on the Business School’s Employer Advisory Panel, said: “I believe that there are significant opportunities for Fairbanks and the University to support and develop each other in
Fairbanks joins forces with local Lancashire University
Fairbanks, the global leader in wetstock management and petroleum loss
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Air1® has a strong presence in the AdBlue® sector, and made a big impact at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in support of the run up to Euro VI
the added value that customers also get when they are an Air1® customer, including Repair & Maintenance contracts, Service Database and support from our online capability. Because Air1 is produced by Yara and distributed in the UK by Brenntag, we were also keen to display that we are a prime producer of AdBlue with a robust supply chain – and this was clearly visible thanks to a brand new stand design and layout for 2013. Paul Norman, Air1® Manager UK & Ireland, said “This year we took quite a radical approach to the CV Show, having always had a stand exhibiting our equipment and AdBlue offer. Air1 is so much more than that and we thought the 2013 C V Show was a good time to promote these additional attributes” As an added incentive and for a unique prize opportunity, all visitors who visited Air1 at the NEC were also able to take part in a timed competition where the aim was to assemble an electric IBC pump and connect it to an IBC in the quickest time they could. Three lucky entrants – one for each day of the show - won an Air1 model tanker (1:50) and a child’s
Euro VI will see truck manufacturers such as Scania and MAN expanding their range of vehicles that will need AdBlue. This may introduce AdBlue to fleets that have previously not used AdBlue and Air1 believe it is important to now promote to the market the added value that is important in AdBlue supply. The past 3 years at the CV Show has seen Air1 promote Industryleading Air1-approved storage and dispensing equipment. This year visitors to the Air1 stand were shown
Volvo pedal truck (with an Air1 livery). Charlotte Blades, Air1® Commercial Coordinator, said “The competition was a great success and created a real buzz around the stand. In order to add a further element of competitiveness we also displayed all entrants times on a ‘Top Gear style’ leader board so each entrant knew what time they had to beat. “ Due to another busy and productive stand at the
Commercial Vehicle Show, Air1® will be exhibiting again in April 2014. Charlotte Blades Air1 Commercial Coordinator www.air1.info.
Morrisons renews its three-year tank maintenance contract with Eurotank Morrisons has renewed its tank maintenance contract with Eurotank Environmental for a further three years. Eurotank will continue to undertake all tank maintenance services including tank cleaning and tank and line testing on all 316 Morrisons petrol filling stations nationwide plus 11 regional distribution centres. Ahmed Mulla, Morrisons’ forecourt operations manager, said: “Eurotank has been a valued partner of Morrisons over the past three years and we are delighted to be working with them for a further three years. “The company’s tank cleaning and maintenance services are vital to our fuel retailing operation, ensuring the integrity of our underground fuel storage system.” Edward Wheeler, managing director of Eurotank, said: “Eurotank is delighted to renew our contract with Morrisons. We have established an excellent working relationship and we look forward to building on that over the next three years.” Eurotank operates a remote tank cleaning method using specially designed and built vehicles and equipment to minimise disruption on site. The remote high-pressure jet wash cleaning method prevents the buildup of microbial contamination, mono glycerides and general detritus in underground diesel storage tanks by cleaning 100% of the tank surface, removing biofilm build-up on the floor and walls of the tanks. Tank and line testing for Morrisons will be carried out on a reactive basis. For more information contact: Amy Wheeler – 02380 710197 news@eurotank.eu.com
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our corresponding objectives and I am excited to see where the future can take us. “The Knowledge Transfer Partnership is in the very early stages, having just received approval for funding, so it will be a while before we can evaluate the process improvements. However, it has already given us the opportunity to take ideas, which we hope will have significant impact on productivity, growth and management within the company, and share these with the University team, who have access to data, resource and expertise from similar initiatives in other industries. “The enthusiasm and drive shown by the academic staff is matching that of our project team which points in the right direction for a successful partnership.”
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APEA Live 2013: APEA Live 2013: your industry, your event! APEA Live, the most important date on the trade calendar, returns to Ricoh Arena, Coventry, this November. Now is the time to ensure that you and your company are involved in this unmissable event, within it’s three key elements.
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This is the specialist annual event for the petroleum industry, incorporating an engaging Exhibition, Conference and Awards Dinner. These features are tailored to enable you to grow your business and knowledge base, whilst engaging with your Industry and its key players.
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APEA Live 2013: Awards Dinner The Awards Dinner is, hands down, the industry night of the year and will provide a magnificent climax to APEA Live 2013. This elegant evening ceremony recognises industry excellence, delivers gourmet food and fine wine, and provides electrifying entertainment. The APEA Awards are growing in stature, significance and influence, across the petroleum sector; a place where people gather to entertain their best clients and prospects, or reward senior members of their team for a ‘job well done’ in 2013! Last year saw record breaking attendance, with over 600 guests enjoying a truly memorable evening. This year’s event will raise the bar even higher!
2013 awards list:
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APEA Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Elaflex Ltd APEA Health and Safety Performance Award sponsored by Franklin Fueling Systems APEA Innovation Award APEA Environmental Protection & Improvement Award sponsored by Terence Barker Ltd APEA Quality Award APEA Personal Contribution to the industry in 2012/2013 Award APEA Service Station of the Year Award
APEA Awards; a ‘must’, not a ‘maybe’ The deadline to submit your nominations has passed and it is now time to start thinking about the night itself. Getting shortlisted, or even winning an award represents a lucrative opportunity for all APEA members, elevating your company’s industry status and showcasing your brand as one of the best in the business. Do not leave this until the last minute; book your table today. This will be one of the most important activities you undertake this year, whether you nominated yourself, a colleague and / or your company today, you need to be there to see who wins! Visit www.apea.org.uk to access all the details you need to complete your booking.
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APEA Live 2013: Exhibition & Conference The daytime elements of APEA Live provide an unparalleled trade experience, where the industry’s senior decision-makers congregate to network with peers and prospects, and discover the latest product developments and market trends.
The Exhibition: stay on the pulse of your market... This is the specialist show for petroleum related installation and industry services. A unique collection of leading brands showcasing their latest products to an influential audience. Exhibitors already confirmed (at 19 July 2013):
Adler & Allan - Britannia Fire - Car Wash UK - CSD Sealing - Elaflex - Franklin Fueling Systems - Global MSI - CFG Nationwide - KPS LCM Environmental - Ledbury Welding - Lubetech - Meridian Electrical - Nupigeco - Petrocom - Suresite - Tanknology - Terence Barker - Tokheim - Wayne
Dedicated to anyone who wants to make sure their business is in synergy with their industry. The Conference debates the leading issues, led by internationally recognised speakers and opened by APEA Chairman, Louise Morgan. We are also delighted to announce that the day will feature a keynote session from David Newton, UK Retail Director at BP Oil UK. In addition, you will hear from: David Lovell, Better Regulation Delivery Office, who will lead a session on 'Primary Authority Partnerships'
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The Conference: all about you and your business...
Who attends APEA Live? Forecourt Owners Product / Service Suppliers Engineers Contractors Regulators Health & Safety Executives …is this you?
Maurice Acton, Founding Partner, MOST Creative, who will be discussing 'Profit by design' Shane Brennan, ACS Publicity Officer, Association of Convenience Stores, who will cover 'Quality on the Forecourt' Martin Jones, Operations Manager, CompEx, who will talk about 'Competency on the Forecourt'
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APEA Live 2013: Exhibitor & Sponsorship opportunities Engage your brand with the most influential industry players. Your customers are bombarded with thousands and thousands of advertising messages every single day. This is a problem; achieving marketing penetration over this ever growing advertising noise is getting increasingly difficult. APEA Live’s sponsorship and exhibiting packages provide unique opportunities for you to deliver brand memories and drive sales, within a ‘permission marketing’ environment. Leading marketers and sales execs understand live platforms create strong brand recognition and customer affinity, placing them above their competitors and driving company profits.
If you are serious about your industry, do not miss this unique chance to sell to:
Our high value packages provide unbeatable live platforms to…
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• Sell your products and build your pipelines • Develop lucrative relationships with key decision-makers and budget holders • Maximise brand awareness; create emotional commitments within a multi-sensory environment • Launch and showcase new products • Undertake valuable market research • Be a visible solution
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Interview with Jane Mardell, APEA Business Manager By Brian Baker
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It seems strange but the interview for this edition is with Jane Mardell, the APEA’s Business Manager and the one person within the APEA as an organisation, that I probably work the closest with. Jane rarely sees a ‘break-in-the-clouds’ as her role is both complex and incredibly busy, but at long last I was able to catch up to have a chat with her in the summer. Jane, let me try and start somewhere at the beginning to enquire what you did in your working career before joining the APEA? Brian, I have had a varied career since leaving college many moons ago! My first career position was in computer programming and I worked at Cambridge University before working for Logica in Cambridge for a few years, where I was posted on site for them at BT in London for a year, to create programs for itemised billing. I was really excited to get this position as Logica was a large high profile computer software company with an exciting client base. Once my contract had finished with BT in London, I was based back at the Cambridge Logica office, where I also learnt marketing and advertising skills. Whilst working full time there, I felt like I needed an additional challenge so I set up my own house cleaning business in Saffron Walden in 1989. I had looked at purchasing a franchise and visited exhibitions and identified that a house cleaning business would work well in Saffron Walden where I was living. But after carrying out my own research, I set up my own company with a small loan from the bank of £3000, leased a van, purchased equipment and stock and organised my staff and office. The business was the first cleaning company in Saffron Walden and soon became very busy and a few months later I had to expand in order to cater for the demand, taking on more staff, a supervisor and an additional van. One year 54
later I was approached with an offer to buy the business from me. At that time the business was taking more and more of my time and I was working full time too, so working 7 days a week. As I was still in my early twenties at the time and I wanted to further my full time career in the advertising industry, I decided to take up the offer as it seemed too good to dismiss and it suited me at the time. I still see the vans running round the town which is nice to see and brings back lots of memories. I then secured a position working in London on the account management side of the advertising industry and worked closely with major advertising agencies; it was certainly a great experience and fun and I made great contacts in the industry. Three years down the line the advertising industry was struggling in the economy and I thought it would be sensible to extend my current creative skills. I decided to do an evening course in professional desk top publishing at Westminster University that would enable me to work freelance if I needed too. I was fortunate to be offered a freelance position to design and typeset a brochure for a catering distribution company in London, so it seemed a good idea to take up this opportunity. They had 3000 products to include, each of which needed photographing which was a huge task. I was really pleased with the result and so was the company, the photographic and creative experience contributed to getting my next full time position as Photographics Manager at the head office of Debenhams, behind their flag ship store in Oxford Street, in London. I had spotted this position in Campaign magazine which is one of the advertising industry’s main magazines. The position involved managing a £3million photographic budget, managing the photographic team and art directing my own shoots. I reported into the finance and
creative director for PR and Photogaphics at Debenhams who reported into the CEO. The shots were for the photos you used to see in the stores. This was a fantastic role and I travelled the world with a photographic team of my choosing to shoot shots for the sportswear, womenswear and menswear accessories and home departments. I particularly loved Cape Town and the Mojave desert in California, when we were shooting in San Diego, just stunning places. I met some really interesting people and also some famous faces too including David Seaman, when I booked him to model for us at the old Arsenal football ground. The whole Arsenal team were training there on that day and looked particularly interested in our female model who was wearing skimpy gym wear! It was great to be able to use both my business and creative skills and I gained enormous experience in managing people, organisation and working under pressure. I was at Debenhams for 7 years; my decision to leave was prompted by the tragedy in New York on 9/11 combined with the fact that Debenhams was reducing budgets due to the economic climate and wanted to offer redundancy throughout the company. My team consisted of 8 people including myself and they wanted to keep 3 staff. If you walk around the stores now there are only a few shots here and there - we were shooting hundreds of shots for every department for Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter and there were some fabulous images. I remember 11th September 2001 so vividly, the photographic team were based in the PR department and the phones were ringing off the hook when the planes hit the twin towers. At 3pm my team were going
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Jane, I recall you have been the APEA’s Business Manager since being appointed in June 2002. What did you know about the Association before you applied for the position? Only what I could find on the internet and there was not much information available at that time. I was pleasantly encouraged at the interview with what Tony and Andy
said about the APEA and it sounded an interesting industry and role and I felt I could apply my skills to the work. I got the impression that the APEA were passionate about their industry and took pride in the service that they offered to its members. What did you think when you realised you would be working for a membership base led by an elected Council of between 12 and 14 members as it could not have been an easy situation compared with a normal employment arrangement? You are correct, not the normal chain of command but it didn’t take long to get used to it. Everyone was very welcoming and so this helped me to settle in. Working from home full-time was also completely different to any other work employed environment I had experienced before, but because I had experience in running my own business, being freelance and managing a team of people I was used to being motivated, working on my own and within a team. You inherited an organisation in disarray as our previous administrator, the late and great Brian Taylor, had sudden health problems and had to step down. What did you see what the problems were and what were the priorities? The key was understanding the business and industry, what the objectives were and how to manage the business to achieve these. I worked my way through the documentation that was available, worked closely with Tony and Andy and spoke with the accountants to understand these processes. As there was no handover it was a bit like setting up a business from scratch but I love a challenge! The key was equipping the business and setting up new systems so that the business ran efficiently and professionally. I guess your role within the Association is complicated being our sole employee but can you explain and describe what you do for the Association? The role had changed immensely since I started but the short job description covers maintaining
membership, dealing with members and non members requests, managing and executing the awards system for APEA Live and other organisation related to APEA Live, management of publication sales, design and production of the and Yearbook plus Bulletin advertising sales, management of the APEA Council, report writing, communication with Branch Representatives and Secretaries, design, administration and development of the APEA website, management of and organisation of training courses and management of finance administration. What do you like about the post? The work is varied so every day is different and I like the responsibility to manage the work on my own. I like working to deadlines, which I set myself for the different areas of work, I am a stickler for task lists and I am sure Council know this from the number of email reminders I send out! I am proud of the systems I have set up for the company to create an efficient and professionally run business and the work I have achieved over 11 years, including designing the functionality of the website and other online systems associated with the website. I am always aiming to achieve a prompt response to all enquires and offer a professional service. OK, for every positive there is a negative, what do you not like in the role? I don’t actually have any dislikes, I know that sounds odd but the job is enjoyable and I get to use both my business and creative skills. If I was pushed on this I would say that from an employee’s point of view, it would have been helpful to have had a better structure set up for personnel issues when I joined the company. I am officially the only full-time employee and there was not an employee support structure in place, but this has now been addressed and the situation has improved. Having been an employer myself for my own business and responsible for interviewing my staff at Debenhams, I have realised that
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into a meeting to be offered voluntary redundancy and we saw the first tower go down on my director’s TV as we went into the meeting room. Sadly, that day I lost a very close friend, Neil, on the 106th floor of the North Tower. He used to live in Saffron Walden and his job had taken him to Hong Kong and then to New York and had only been over visiting in Saffron Walden, two weeks before. On that day his company had a one-off conference on the Windows of the World on the 106th floor of the North Tower. His brother still lived in Saffron Walden and we spent all night trying to contact Neil, as his brother thought he had been on the 30th floor and he knew that he did not normally work in the towers. I was up until 4am with his brother, had two hours sleep and went off to a shoot in a studio in London. That day the stylist I was working with had a friend staying with her from New York and he had lost 30 work colleagues that day. I found out that my friend had died at 5pm that day. Sadly he was never found. I loved my job but the loss of my friend made me take stock of the quality of my life and whether I wanted to continue the path I was currently on. I decided I should change and so I took voluntary redundancy at the end of 2001 and took a few months off work. And that brings me to the APEA. Having had a good break and feeling recharged I saw the job advertised in the local paper and thought it would utilise my skills. After an initial interview with the recruitment agency, I met Tony Jenner and Andy Berry and I am pleased to say I was appointed Business Manager. The role was administrative and business based to start with, but I was able to take on the production of the Bulletin and Yearbook which also utilised my creative skills.
recruiting good staff is one of the most difficult areas of business and it is important to offer a two way process between employers and employees, so they both have the opportunity to communicate any issues to keep a happy medium. Working from home can be quite isolating so it is important that there is a support system in place.
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For the last 7 years, you and I have worked closely on the Bulletin which we produce once every 3 months. What is your role in its production and how do we get each issue out on time? When I joined the APEA I was surprised to see that the Bulletin was produced by putting together a scrapbook of cuttings that the printers would then type up and typeset to create the artwork. Although this had worked perfectly well, this was a labour intensive way of working and I was glad that I was able to change this to the digital method. At the end of each year I put together production schedules for each issue for the following year. This is sent to the printers so that they know when to expect the artwork to be briefed and so they can book the jobs into their schedules. The deadlines are also printed in the Bulletin so readers know when they need to submit their copy (text/images) by and the dates are notified to Council Members. I start work on the next issue as soon as the previous issue is briefed to the printers. Once I receive the copy from yourself, this is checked over before I decide where to typeset it in the magazine. It is important that anyone sending in photographs should send high resolution files otherwise they will not print well and preferably the shots should be in focus! As Editor of the Bulletin, Brian, I am really pleased that you are continuing this role, as I know I can rely on you to send me copy. It is not an easy task as previous Editors will tell you, and I know how hard you work on this role and how much time it takes to get articles, so thank you for making the process streamlined. Once the artwork is complete I will print if off and proof read it and make any amendments. I then 56
produce a pdf and this is emailed to a few people within the APEA to proof read so any amendments can be made before the artwork is briefed to the printers. I am eternally grateful to John Thompson from Edinburgh Council, who has a very keen eye and talent for grammar and always sends me numerous amendments. If anyone else is interested in proof reading they should contact me as this is a very important task in the process and not an easy one. The artwork is then briefed to the printers and hard copy proofs sent out for further proof reading, once this is complete then the Bulletin goes to print and mailed to members. Do you receive much contact from overseas members? What do they seem mainly interested in? There is occasional contact from overseas members and non members, which comes from all over the world. Most of the enquiries are how do I join the APEA, technical queries, which are then directed to the technical committee, Blue Book purchases and requests for quotes for bespoke training courses to be run at their offices. Whilst we know on Council the range of ‘hits’ we get on our web site since we developed it some years ago, can you reveal some of the statistics so our members can see for themselves what is occurring? The website is now the main tool for purchasing and sourcing information from the APEA. I redesigned the website in 2010 and the functionality has proved invaluable in streamlining the business. There are certain areas of the website that are only accessible to members and they need to log on to view this information. Depending on the time of year, this will influence what areas of the website are most popular; there are busier times of year depending on what is going on in the business. For instance, during March the ‘Yearbook’ online entry system was the most popular area followed by publication purchases. From November to March of each year the membership renewal part of the website is the busiest area. During
2012 there were around 1000-1200 visitors per month and 83,365 page views. In order of the most popular site pages, during 2012, these are ‘Publications’, ‘Contacts’, ‘Training’ and ‘Resources’. I guess you must be the most wellknown member of the APEA Council’s team; does the business phone constantly ring with members enquiries and what sort of enquiries do you receive? Most communication is now done by email but how busy the office phone and the type of emails received depends on what work is current at the time of year. For instance it is busy with mainly membership enquiries from November to March, the majority of Bulletin advertising sales in November and December, from February to May with enquiries about the Yearbook, from May onwards enquiries include the Awards and APEA Live and of course I receive communications and copy from yourself all year round for the Bulletin and emails and calls regarding training, publications and orders, membership, general admin and finance. During a busy period I can easily receive 60 emails a day and at less busy times less than 10 a day, it is really dependent on what communications I have sent out to members and what area of work I am working on. Training takes place in March, June and September, enquires are received all year but increase the month before each training course month. General enquires are also received all year round but the quietest months are in the summer when a lot of people are on holiday. This is when it is good for me to take some time off too. I am grateful to our current Chairman, Louise Morgan, who has offered to receive my emails and respond to them when I am off work, which was a great help when I had an operation in April and I was off work for a few weeks. In the past when I have taken holiday, the emails were not forwarded on and were dealt with on my return to the office, which was not ideal especially if something needed urgent attention. We know that you do spend many hours each week working on APEA
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Business but what do you do to switch off and relax? My passion is interior design and gardening. I have renovated two small houses and one barn; two were gutted to the walls and one had an extension which were all challenging but so rewarding. If you are organised and employ good trades, you can create a beautiful environment to live in and entertain in! I will not be renovating any more houses, as I am so happy where I am now living. I also love getting into my garden - it is not massive but I get enormous enjoyment from it. I grow
some plants from seed and it is exciting to see them progress. I also enjoy renovating furniture, cooking and entertaining and it is lovely to sit in the garden with friends in the summer with a glass of wine or two…. If there is one thing you would change, what would it be? I really cannot think of anything as I enjoy the role, apart from relocating to the Antibes in the South of France! My friends live and work there and I visited them last year and they were trying to
The Emergence of Primary Authority Partnerships By Jean Fincken, Deputy Head of Petroleum, (Primary Authority Partnerships) London Fire Brigade ARTICLES
The Beginning (with apologies for the number of acronyms!) The Primary Authority Partnership (PAP) first came into being under the Regulatory Enforcement & Sanctions Act 2008 (RESA) as part of the Government’s initiative to ease the burden of regulation on businesses. RESA listed 18 pieces of legislation for which such a partnership could be introduced.
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Innovation and Skills (BIS) a new body was set up to oversee and facilitate these partnerships – this was firstly known as the Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO) and then more recently the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO).
THE 18 PIECES OF LEGISLATION LISTED IN RESA age restricted sales
food standards
animal establishments
general licensing
animal feed
health and safety
consumer credit
housing
environmental protection
metrology
explosives licensing
petroleum licensing
fair trading
pollution control
farm animal health
product safety
food safety and hygiene
road traffic
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persuade me to relocate the APEA business there……you could visit for meetings!!! Jane, thank you for taking time out for this interview which I hope you felt was painless. May you continue with us for many more years and on behalf of the APEA Council and APEA we thank you for your hard efforts, dedication and commitment
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Criteria for forming a PAP Any business who is subject to any of the 18 pieces of legislation listed in RESA and who trades across more than one enforcing authority area for such legislation can enter into a partnership with one of those authorities. Once the partnership is formed the authority is then known as the Primary Authority (PA). Ideally it would desirable for there to be one partnership covering all the legislation that the business is subject to but in reality it is not always possible to find one authority who a) enforces all the relevant legislation or b) has the necessary expertise in all these areas so it is acceptable for a business to form several partnerships across several enforcing authorities. Likewise it is acceptable for one enforcing authority to have partnerships with more than one business. Aims In a nutshell the aims of the initiative are to • Reduce the impact of regulation on business • Promote compliance • Promote consistency of enforcement • Reduce erroneous enforcement By working together with its PA the business can be confident that it is compliant with the relevant legislation and that it is being given robust and reliable advice. Participation in the partnership itself is hoped to be a means of showing
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How the Partnerships work When a business has decided that they wish to enter into a PAP they can either approach an Enforcing Authority directly or they can ask the BRDO to locate a suitable partner for them. Once both parties are happy an application process is completed and the BRDO “approves” the partnership and enters the details on their website and the partnership is live. The BRDO website is in two parts, the publicly accessible area and a secure database accessible only by enforcing authorities (also each business can have access but only to its own partnership). This area is known as the Primary Authority IT system (PA IT System) and there will be more about this later. Advice When the PA gives advice there is the facility for the PA to issue this to either the business or to other enforcing authorities. This was initially called Authoritative Advice (AA) but is now referred to as Assured Advice. When issued to the business it may be available on the BRDO website’s PA IT system or may be kept by both parties for future reference. AA intended for other enforcing authorities would be available on the PA IT system. Information The partnership can “publish” information on the BRDO website’s PA IT system that enforcing authority officers may find useful. It is part of the scheme that an enforcing authority must consult the PA IT System, and should give heed to the information therein, prior to visiting any site covered by the partnership. Inspection Plans The scheme also allows the PA to apply to the BRDO for an Inspection Plan (IP) to be issued via the BRDO under which the PA can direct other enforcing authorities on aspects of
any routine inspection they may carry out on any of the premises covered by the partnership. The IP does not mean that the PA can insist that an inspection is or is not carried out - it can only make direction as to what is covered during a visit if the enforcing authority decides to visit. However if they choose not to comply with the IP, enforcing officers should notify the PA of this with their reasons. IP’s normally only cover routine inspections not visits in connection with specific activities e.g. work in progress or visits in respect of complaints/incidents etc. Enforcement Action Once a partnership is in force any other enforcing authority for the legislation relevant to the partnership who intends to take enforcement action is obliged to notify the PA prior to taking such action. The exception to this is a Prohibition Notice which due to the nature of the severity of this action can be issued without prior notification but it is intended that the PA would be notified of the action as soon as is practicable. Once the PA is notified of proposed enforcement action they have 5 working days to consider the issues and then can either “allow” or “block” the intended action. The action can only be blocked if it is found to be erroneous or if the PA has issued advice on the issue previously. Once the PA has “allowed” the action the authority intending the action has to notify the business of the proposed action (via the PA IT System) which then has 10 working days to make comment before the action can then be progressed. Although seemingly onerous it is the intention of the scheme that the issuing of such enforcement action will become a rarity as the interaction between the PA/Business/other enforcing authorities builds and the compliance of the business grows. Already it is becoming clear that early communication between enforcers has resolved many issues and these communications either through the website or directly as contacts become known to each other are enabling the business to resolve issues more quickly.
Appeals process There is an appeals process in respect of the enforcement actions and in the case of partnerships for Petroleum legislation the BRDO would go to the HSE for expert guidance before making a determination. The appeals process has a time frame of 28 days. Cost Recovery When the partnerships were first set up it was appreciated that one authority could not bear the cost of providing a service that would have benefit outside the geographical area of that authority and so there is provision for the PA to recover its costs from the business. The way in which this is done is agreed during the application process. BRDO Website The BRDO web site can be found at http://www.bis.gov.uk/brdo where there is much information available on PAP’s, including a full list of all partnerships, as well as other initiatives such as “Resources for Regulators” and “Professional Competency”. There is also a link to a secure database for the partnerships - Primary Authority IT system (PA IT System). PA IT System Access to this area of the site is intended for enforcing authorities mainly although each business with a partnership has access to their partnership information only. Access can be granted by contacting the BRDO on brdo.enquiries@bis.gsi.gov.uk. Once access is granted, as “Partnership Administrator” the enforcing authority can then give access to as many of its officers as it deems necessary. Likewise the partnership business can gain access and allow as many of their personnel access as they require. The PA also can give access to as many of their officers as they deem necessary. The PA has various levels of access to the site to allow them to deal with enforcement notification and to publish information about their partnership(s). Once the database is accessed there is the facility to search for partnerships either by business or PA
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a desire to comply. When there are enforcement issues the PA can liaise with the relevant enforcing authority on an equal footing, “enforcer to enforcer” thus avoiding the many of the misunderstandings that can occur when enforcement and commercial interests collide.
name. This will lead to a separate area for each partnership where there will be details of the partnership including whether or not there is an IP in place as well as documents with information about the partnership that may be of use to an inspector. There are also details of the PA contact and various methods of making contact with them; – • • • • •
Enquiry to Primary Authority Information Referral Inspection Feedback Inspection Plan Deviation Notification of Enforcement Action • Retrospective Enforcement Notification all with template forms to complete and the option to attach documents that are relevant to the enquiry.
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What are the Benefits? The BRDO see that there are benefits to all sides in these partnerships. The business benefits from a single source of robust advice and the knowledge that they are compliant. The cost of the partnership is often offset by the saving in their personnel’s time & resources in providing information to enforcing authority officers repeatedly and resolving similar issues on a site by site basis. The PA benefits from the income generated allowing the sustainability of resources and the growth of knowledge and expertise of their officers. All enforcing authorities gain by the shared growth in knowledge and expertise and we have already received comments from some officers who work in areas where there are much fewer sites and consequently much smaller number of inspectors that the PAP’s indirectly lead to a networking between inspectors that gives them access to colleagues that they may not otherwise have been able to make contact with. This contact leads to both a growth in knowledge and confidence. Specifically within the area of petroleum enforcement the diversity of people who enforce the regulations and their differences in approach has become apparent 60
and some have commented that they welcome advice and expertise from PAs. The growth of confidence in businesses with a partnership also allows the authorities to be able to utilise their resources more effectively. And last but not least the public benefits from the general rise in the level of safety across all premises. Already, although the scheme is still quite new, there is feedback that shows the effectiveness of the partnerships in the enforcement of petroleum legislation. It is also apparent that the majority of the liaison and issue solving is being done “informally” and not by the issuing of enforcement action. Currently active Partnership under Petroleum Currently (as at 19/4/13) the BRDO says that there are 2,416 partnerships with 743 businesses and 102 authorities. However in respect of petroleum there are only 12 partnerships so far of which the London Fire Brigade (Petroleum Section) have 8 ;-
London Partnerships In London we took an interest in the partnership scheme quite early on and took the view that it would be good to be involved – “better to be a volunteer than a conscript”, as we saw that the scheme could appeal to our industry and wanted to be prepared and know the viability from our perspective before we found ourselves “nominated” to a partnership by the BRDO. We saw that it would help us with our department’s sustainability and give officers an opportunity for career progression together with the expansion of our knowledge/expertise. We also thought that we were in a good position to offer a partnership being one of the few Petroleum Licensing Authorities (PLA) with an inspectorate of specialist officers; at the time of our first steps into the world of PAP we calculated that between us we had over 150 years of experience in the department, and had already had some experience with several LAP’s arrangements in previous years. Some of our partnerships have developed along similar lines with knowledge and ideas from one
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Asda Stores Ltd
London Fire Brigade (Petroleum Section)
Avis Rent a Car Ltd
London Fire Brigade (Petroleum Section)
Co-operative Stores Ltd
Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service
Moto
Central Bedfordshire Council
Motor Fuel Group
London Fire Brigade (Petroleum Section)
Murco Petroleum Ltd
London Fire Brigade (Petroleum Section)
MRH/Malthurst/Pace
Surrey County Council
Park Garage Group Plc
London Fire Brigade (Petroleum Section)
Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd
London Fire Brigade (Petroleum Section)
Shell UK Ltd
London Fire Brigade (Petroleum Section)
SNAX 24 Ltd
London Fire Brigade (Petroleum Section)
Tesco
Hertfordshire Trading Standards
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being passed onto other partners, with the first’s approval obviously, and so far there is a good feeling of developing for the common good and for those enforcing officers using the PA IT System, you will have doubtlessly noticed some similar projects and template documents used over different partnerships. That said each partner has different agendas and uses for the partnership and we are able to adapt to their individual needs.
this a useful tool as it lists the documents that inspecting officers routinely ask for and gives the partner opportunity to detail who provides these documents/services for them and who to contact if the inspector wishes to query any detail or ask for a copy of the document.
Snax 24 Ltd was one of the earlier of our partnerships and we have worked closely with Paul Suchodolski over the years and helped liaise with inspecting officers on a couple of occasions. We have also reviewed their training packages and policy and hope that this partnership will continue to grow in the future.
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It was the idea of one of our partners that led to the production of the “Flyers” – simple notices that can be displayed in every site to show that they are part of the partnership and giving details of how to access the BRDO website for any inspector not aware of the scheme. It is not always easy for an inspector to instantly identify if a site is part of a partnership as a business may be the licence holder of some sites, and these will be part of the partnership, but also operate other sites for another licensee and these will not be part of the partnership. Although, to further confuse, it is possible that they could be part of a partnership that that licensee may have with another authority, so it was thought that this notice would be of use to any inspecting officer as well as the site staff.
in all areas of petroleum and relevant retail legislation. Murco are in the process of reviewing their training and we hope to have information about this on the PA IT System shortly.
Murco is one of our newer partners and we are building a good working relationship with the new management team led by Retail Marketing Director Jamie Goodfellow. Murco has a network of 230 company owned stations (as well as 220 independent dealer sites that are not covered by the Partnership). Kevin Gardiner from Murco who fronts Murco’s relationship with the London Fire Brigade see real benefits in working with the Partnership to assist with the company's ongoing commitment to health and safety in all its operations in the UK along with compliance
Our most recent partner and one that perhaps has a different agenda to the others in that not only do they have fewer sites but none of them are open to the public. This gives them different issues and concerns and currently we are working on a risk assessment to be used in planning areas for future redevelopment. Sainsbury’s Sainsbury’s was our first partnership; having been a LAP’s partner for some years it seemed to make sense to convert to a PAP at the earliest opportunity. We were already heavily involved in the temporary mobile PFS which is still travelling the country and providing a working PFS while the permanent site is redeveloped. More recently we have given Assured Advice on a project to create a new Fuel Delivery Protocol. Sainsbury’s will also be our first partnership to have an Inspection Plan. The application is with the BRDO for approval and hopefully will have been published by the time you read this article. This will have been the result of many months of work involving not only work previously done on looking at Sainsbury’s policies and procedures but the design of a checklist including questions to be answered
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Shell This is currently by far our biggest partner and another where there have been some changes in the contacts that we regularly meet with. Our main contact is now Irene Slot, Retail HSSE Manager - North Cluster who’s “area” extends to Scandinavia and so we are learning lots about how Shell PFS’s differ in Europe. We have had some very interesting projects with Shell, not least of all the project to make alterations to the above ground tank farm, semi buried in a false hill which caused a huge amount of work and engineered solutions to make them safe for continued use – a story I am sure you will read about in another article shortly. We have also been involved in the revision of the DSEAR assessments for Shell sites and the Fuel Delivery assessment with David Bacon and Ian Forrest.
The most recent project involved dispensers with integral media screens, which have been deployed at four sites in the Greater London area. Motor Fuels Group (MFG)
This was another early partnership
but recently there has been a total change of management in the company and I am very pleased to say that the new management saw the value of the partnership and continued the agreement. Since that time we have enjoyed a good working relationship and have been able to assist with a recent proposed enforcement action. MFG hope to continue to expand their number of sites and we look forward to continuing to work with them and are currently in the process of looking at their training packages. Park Garage Group
Park Garage Group is a smaller operator located in Croydon with many sites in the London area so we already had a good working relationship prior to the partnership. Since the partnership we have worked closely with Paul Thyer, their Training Manager, on a review of their training. The company has recently gone from direct management of their sites to a system of commissioned operator and to ensure that the operator has the opportunity to meet with inspectors we have put a request on the PA IT System to ask that where ever possible the inspector phones to advice the site of the forthcoming inspection so that the operator can ensure that he will be on site. Asda This partnership may not have as many formal meetings as some of our other partnerships, mainly due to the geographical distance but nevertheless we have developed a good working relationship by phone
and e-mail and have been very involved in two recent innovations. Firstly the introduction of a new device called “Pinpoint” which alerts members of staff so that they are able to assist disabled customers and secondly the advances in remote monitoring of the Unattended Self Service PFS’s. Summary Across all our partnerships we aim to promote the idea of making information available on the PA IT System where ever possible as we feel information available there will make life easier for the inspector who will be able to go to site with better knowledge and expectations. It will also help the site staff by leading to site registers where copies of these items can be easily accessible. The promotion of making an appointment is also, we feel, mutually beneficial and will promote a better working relationship between site management and inspector. All our partners support the idea of liaising with any enforcing officer either via the PA IT System or by contacting us directly at Petroleum.paps@londonfire.gov.uk The Future A last word on what is to come. The BRDO has just announced that there has been a revision of the legislation that will enable the type of businesses that can enter into a PAP to expand in that the scheme is now open to groups such as trade associations, company groups and franchises. Changes are also being made to the scope of Inspection Plan that will mean that rather than merely notifying the PA if the enforcing authority does not intend to follow the IP they will have to give
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by the PFS staff during inspection. We hope that other enforcing authority officers will be happy to use this checklist and send their findings back to us via the PA IT System so that we can collate the information. This will lead both to any shortfalls being addressed speedily but also to allow us to ensure that Sainsbury’s are fully compliant across all sites.
the PA notification of their intention to deviate from the IP and the PA will then have 5 working days to respond. If they fail to respond within this timeframe they will have been deemed to have given consent. It will also be mandatory to provide feedback on the inspection under the IP if the PA requests it. There are also plans to widen the legislative scope of PAPs in the near
future. Will these changes create more partnerships? Only time will tell but the feedback from those businesses in a partnership currently is that they are beneficial and that view may spread to others. What will be the impact of the Review of Petroleum Legislation? Will the trend of the contraction of the workforce continue? Both of these may lead to less manpower
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I have received proposals for a new LPG Installation but cannot seem to find any specifications or standards quoted. Are there any for storage vessels, pipework and dispensers? What should I be looking for? The installation should be in accordance with Regulations and the UKLPG Codes of Practice. CoP1 part 1
Gives general information including vessel standards.
CoP20
At present being reviewed, covers installations for dispensing liquid LPG.
CoP22
Gives information on pipework.
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CoP3
Prevention and Control of Fire Involving LPG
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Liquid Measuring Systems for LPG - Flow Rates up to 80 litres per minute
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Electrical installations associated with bulk LPG installation.
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Preparation, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of rubber hoses up to and including 76mm internal diameter in accordance with BS EN 1762.
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LPG (pipework) Installation Record and Documentation
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Filling of user owned, portable refillable LPG cylinders at autogas refuelling sites
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Cold burns
Richard Wigfull John Wigfull & Sons I am to be appointed the Petroleum Officer for my local authority. Can you advise what legislation I should be warranted for and why? All of the work we do in relation to petroleum, falls under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and you must be properly appointed by your employing Authority under Section 19. The Authority must be satisfied that you have suitable qualifications for the role you are carrying out (Section 19(1) refers). The appointment must be in writing and must specify which of the powers conferred on you are
resources in enforcing authorities which may lead to a review of how and when inspections are carried out and it has already been mentioned on more than one occasion that where there is a PAP in operation the confidence level in that business rises and therefore a decision may be taken not to inspect at all so that resources can be best used in other areas where the risk is deemed to be higher.
exercisable (Section 19(2) refers). This means that you might have the extent of your powers restricted to petroleum related matters i.e. that you cannot enforce any other Regulations made under the Act such as the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, or to a certain rating or type of premises or may not permit you to serve Improvement Notices or Prohibition Notices until you have demonstrated your competence. You will be issued with an “instrument of appointment” usually in the form of a warrant card backed up by a document detailing the extent of your appointment. If so required you must produce your warrant (or the “instrument of appointment”) to the business or householder in order to exercise the powers conferred on you under the Act by virtue of your appointment (Section 19(4) refers). It is good practice to show your warrant card at every visit to a business. If you are not properly appointed, you have no right of entry to premises, cannot carry out inspections or any other intervention, cannot serve Notices or take prosecutions. All of the powers you need to carry out your work are contained in the Act. Section 19 confers those powers on you with your appointment. You can accompany a properly appointed officer to site, but the business or householder has the right to refuse you access. If the “instrument of appointment” is signed by a Chief Officer and not by a member of the Council, then you must be able to demonstrate that this power has been delegated
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to that person in order for the appointment to be valid. This is particularly important when serving Notices, which can be appealed, and when taking a prosecution. There is a requirement for officers to be competent and confident in carrying out their duties under the guidance to Local Authorities issued under Section 18 of the Act, although the full requirements do not currently apply to Petroleum Officers. However, it is good practice to ensure that you do have the appropriate competencies, especially when you are in an Employment tribunal or in court. This means that you must be able to demonstrate that you have undergone training and instruction, including refresher training where necessary. Training and instruction includes attending formal courses, such as those run by the APEA, but may also include shadowing of more experienced officers, attending meetings such as your Regional branch meetings where technical matters are discussed, and supervision by your line manager. I would strongly recommend that you attend the APEA courses, which cover the legal aspects of enforcement and an in-depth explanation of the relevant Regulations, as well as the technical aspects which will allow you to carry out an effective inspection and take the appropriate action where necessary. The courses are designed to give you the knowledge you require and to encourage consistency of enforcement by Petroleum Officers. Inconsistency of enforcement is an issue which has been raised by the industry, and which we need to address. Kim Bennett Senior Environmental Health Officer Milton Keynes Council I have heard the term “Baffle” in relation to tanks used recently. What is it? Underground tanks originally consisted of a single tank body with what is commonly known as “dished heads” at each end. Some users and manufacturers thought it would be a good idea to APEA tel/fax 0845 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk
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split a single tank into compartments and used a baffle to separate the two halves of the tank. Sometimes the baffle was placed in the middle and in other designs it was placed in different positions to meet the client’s needs for varying storage capacity. In the photograph above the tank has three compartments and has two baffles inside the tank which cannot be seen from the outside. Early baffles in the older tanks were often just flat and there was no proper standard to cover these. I have seen these fail when an unequal pressure was applied to the compartment. Fortunately to conform to the European standards all baffles must now be the same construction as a dished end with appropriate thickness and good welding requirements so such failures are very unlikely. There are some disadvantages in choosing to use a compartmented tank over a single tank. • A big disadvantage of splitting a tank into separate compartments
is that if one compartment leaks then the whole tank can no longer be used.
A tank dished head which is used for the ends of tanks and also for baffles
• If a leak occurs in the baffle then this can cause products of a different grade to mix and customers could suffer by incorrect fuelling.
This is the inside of a tank showing a baffle welded to the tank
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check if a tank baffle is sound then you can pressure test one compartment following the advice given in the Blue Book. Do, however, check that the tank does not have a flat baffle which may not stand up to a substantial pressure differential. Some major oil companies are now asking for baffles to be doublewall to avoid these problems. This will ensure any breach of the baffle will be detected and an alarm sounded by an independent leak detection device. The use of the double baffle clearly provides additional security albeit against a very unlikely event. If an interstitial space is required between compartments this shall be
• You should therefore look carefully at the products stored in each compartment as for example heating oil and petrol should not be stored in a compartmented tank to avoid the possibility of dangerous cross contamination Should you wish to
created with 2 compartment dished ends. The interstitial space created shall be leak monitored. Connection to the interstitial space shall not be through the double skinned area of the tank and must not pierce the dished end straight flange.
Jamie Thompson Jamie Thompson Associates
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By Martin Steggles, Managing Director, Global-MSI
UK CANOPY REPAIRS ASSURED, USE THE SPECIALISTS”
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Global-MSI’s Technical Manager, Eur Ing Gareth Jones CEngMIStructE,in conjunction with Managing Director Martin Steggles MCIOB, discusses the subject of canopy repair works carried out to ensure a canopy remains fit for purpose. He goes on to express his employer’s concerns regarding the apparent lowering of standards and competence among some active canopy repair contractors, providing recent evidence of poor workmanship and neglect for traditional canopy design and construction methods. To conclude, Gareth promotes the new “Certificate of Conformity” GlobalMSI will provide their future customers and puts forward a case for all completed repair work on filling station canopies to be only carried out by a specialist. There are approximately 8500 filling stations across the UK with the majority accommodating a canopy structure above the forecourt. No matter what appearance the forecourt canopy may take, they all serve the same purpose; to support advertising signage and provide customers with cover from the weather. Like most external structures subject to the extremes of UK weather, the general condition of a canopy will slowly deteriorate over time particularly if maintenance is neglected. A canopy will ultimately suffer loss of watertightness as a result. The costs associated with repairing a leaking
canopy can exceed £10,000 depending on the canopy’s size and shape meaning there is a significant financial incentive for all canopy owners to ensure their property is suitably maintained. A sound maintenance plan will ensure the canopy remains fit for purpose throughout its intended working life and keep repair costs to a minimum. Whilst weather related defects affecting a canopy can be controlled through regular maintenance, there are a number of hazards specific to the filling station industry that can cause considerable damage to a canopy. The regular dispensing of fuels such as petrol, diesel and LPG make the threat of fire or an explosion underneath a canopy a genuine possibility, albeit rare in the UK. A more common hazard is the possibility of an accidental vehicle collision that, if severe, can transform the canopy into an immediate health and safety risk to the general public and site staff. Typical canopy repair works associated with loss of watertightness and accidental vehicle collision are described below: Repair work associated with loss of watertightness Modern canopies are designed to prevent rainwater, snow and ice from getting onto areas of forecourt that can be in excess of 700m2. The associated surface water collected by the canopy deck is discharged along a combination of profiled roof sheets, guttering and down pipes that are plumbed into the below ground drainage system. When collecting and discharging surface water effectively, a canopy’s drainage network generally goes unnoticed and is assumed to be in
good working order. However once a problem is encountered, the canopy will almost certainly suffer loss of watertightness with water leaking onto the forecourt creating not only discomfort to the customer but also a genuine health and safety risk in the form of slips and falls. Common causes of water leaks are loose cladding sheets and flashings, fixing failures, outlet and pipe blockages due to debris (particularly shed leaves from trees) and corrosion of gutters and cladding. Typical canopy repair works carried out by Global-MSI to restore watertightness to a canopy are: -
Gutter liner installation Gutter joint strengthening Gutter replacement Gutter leaf debris clearance Roof sheet replacement Underlining sheet replacement Fixings replacement Sealant application Pipe rodding & drainage CCTV surveys - Wire balloons fitted
Photograph 1 - Gutter corrosion, following sustained neglect for maintenance, is a major cause of loss of watertightness in many UK filling station canopies. Repair work associated with accidental vehicle collision Forecourt canopies are susceptible to accidental vehicle collision at high and low level resulting in both superficial and structural damage. A particularly common occurrence in the UK is impact damage caused by highsided vehicles striking the canopy fascia with their load. Typical works carried out by
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Forecourt Canopy Repair & Maintenance Specialists
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damage are:
damage, Global-MSI can provide site attendance anywhere within Great Britain within a matter of hours
- Roof sheet replacement
after the collision including an
- Underlining sheet replacement
installation team that will stabilise
- Cladding fixing replacement
the canopy if necessary.
- Non-structural fascia replacement - Structural fascia replacement or strengthening - Hot rolled steelwork replacement or strengthening (i.e. columns and beams) - Cold rolled steelwork replacement (i.e. roof purlins and underlining support rails) - Lighting replacement - Corporate image signage repair or replacement - Making good paintwork
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UK canopy repair contractors – Evidence of sub-standard and defective repair work Over the past 12 months GlobalMSI has encountered an increasing number of supposedly repaired canopies at UK sites that showed evidence of sub-standard work and neglect for traditional canopy construction. These canopies exhibited what Global-MSI would describe as defective repair works and, despite all being signed off as “competently repaired” by an approved contractor, the reality is the works undertaken were merely quick fix solutions by non-specialist companies. In many cases the repair work had actually increased the potential for loss of watertightness. As described earlier, the 8500 canopies on UK forecourts come in a multitude of forms depending on which oil company, food retailer or Photograph 2 - Accidental vehicle collisions, particularly independent retailer owns involving HGV’s, can result in significant damage to a canopy deck requiring the careful removal and the site. It is therefore replacement of a large section of the original canopy imperative that the construction.
undertaking of repair work to any one of these 8500 canopies should be considered on its own specific merits. The repair contractors working on these canopies had clearly not considered the merits of each canopy making the mistake of disregarding: 1. The original canopy design 2. The original canopy construction 3. The original material specifications The following photographs from several of these sites highlight examples of repair work where the contractor has displayed little or no consideration for the canopy design, construction and material specifications. Technical comments accompany the photographs to explain the defective work and the detrimental consequences.
Photograph 3 – Incorrect Roof Sheet Replacement
Photograph 3 was taken during maintenance of a canopy deck that had experienced loss of watertightness shortly after repair
A filling station owner, whose canopy has recently been struck by a vehicle, should be aware that the majority of UK canopies have not been designed to resist accidental impact load and in some cases may lead to structurally instability. GlobalMSI
has
a
team
of
qualified
structural engineers and surveyors who can assess the level of impact damage sustained and report on the necessary structural remediation work.
For
canopies
that
have
suffered severe vehicle impact 68
Photograph 4 – Structural failure of replacement purlin
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weighing in the region of 10kg, was precariously installed creating a potential “falling object” hazard. Photographs 7 & 8 were taken above a recently replaced canopy roof. The appointed contractor stripped the existing roof sheets and replaced them with sheets with a different specification that was unsuitable for the original canopy construction. The contractor either neglected or failed to appreciate that the interaction of components on a canopy deck are designed intrinsically for watertightness and
Photograph 5 – Structural failure of replacement purlin
structural resistance. By choosing
to
install new roof cladding, with a
different
profile
depth
and slope, the contractor was forced
to
improvise using non-traditional techniques which Photograph 6 – Incorrect Fascia Repair
not
could provide
an attempted fascia repair on a canopy that
had
suffered
accidental
vehicle
collision.
The
contractor’s abortive work indicates they did not have the inhouse manufacturing capabilities or external supply
chain
to
produce and install a like
like
fascia
replacement
for
in
accordance with the original
canopy
design. The contractor clearly did not have the
resources
competence
or to
undertake the work. As
a
result
the
incorrect corner fascia piece, composed of sheet
metal
and
Photographs 7 & 8 – inappropriate roof construction and poor “housekeeping”
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works had been completed. The appointed contractor had neglected the existing roof sheet specification and incorrectly installed new roof sheets with a different trapezoidal profile. The image shows the opposing profiles clearly do not lap together as the original profiled roof sheet construction once did. Incorrect roof sheet replacement makes lapping, flashing and sealing of roof sheet joints difficult generally resulting in water leaks onto the forecourt. Global-MSI has access to sheet profiles that are now generally obsolete. This can provide a major cost saving when replacing only a small number of weathered sheets on a canopy top. Photographs 4 & 5 were taken from above and within a canopy deck that had recently been repaired. The appointed contractor neglected the original canopy design and construction by installing 2 no. 6m long “single span” purlins between 3 support points inside the canopy deck instead of a single, “continuous” 12m long purlin. The contractor failed to understand that, structurally, a member acting continuously will have a greater load carrying capacity compared to the same member size acting as two simple spans. The reduced capacity in each 6m long purlin was insufficient for the site snow load resulting in structural failure of one of the purlins. Photograph 6 was taken following
bending stresses compared to a
and
non-structural fascia as it provides
effectively, (ii) act as a replacement
resistance against wind uplift forces or wind friction forces. Photograph 8 illustrates the large number of discarded
fixings,
construction
waste and debris left on top of the canopy deck by the contractor. Poor housekeeping as witnessed on
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this site will lead to blockages in gutters and rainwater outlets plus there is the risk loose debris will be blown from the canopy deck onto the forecourt. The above photographs were taken following the removal of a section of canopy fascia signage during a recent rebranding by an oil company. The signage contractor had to postpone their planned work after
exposing
structural
an
fascia
inadequate replacement
previously undertaken by a UK repair contractor. A level survey of the replacement
structural
fascia
revealed it had dropped 150mm from horizontal level preventing the correct installation of new branding on the canopy. The shortcomings in the repair contractor’s work not only had implications on the signage installation
but
also
potentially
damaging effects on the original canopy
design,
particularly
structural stability of the canopy deck and surface water drainage. A canopy specialist understands a structural
fascia
considerably 70
is
more
subject shear
to and
water
support to the cladding sheets,
purlin to support roof sheets and (iii) act as a structural walkway for site
connections
workers
between
fascia
structural
effective watertightness or structural
surface
purlins and underlining rails. All splice adjacent
lengths
must
therefore be competently designed
Photographs 9 & 10 – inadequate structural fascia replacement
discharge
during
the
canopy’s
erection, maintenance, repair and final
dismantling.
For
all
three
to ensure they have the necessary
requirements
structural resistance and stiffness. For
should be considered as a load
the splicing of any cantilevered
carrying member that has been
structural fascia similar to that
appropriately
displayed in photograph 10, a
competent
a
canopy
gutter
designed structural
by
a
engineer.
canopy specialist would always
Watertightness
specify a fully welded connection
necessity
prepared off site by an experienced
particular skill and care is required
welder.
splice
when splicing and sealing individual
connection installed by the repair
gutter lengths to ensure leaks are
The
bolted
for
is
an
any
obvious
gutter
and
contractor experienced both bolt
avoided. Sound gutter design for
slip and excessive rotation leading
canopies involves minimising the
to the observed 150mm drop in
number
of
gutter
splices
and
any
that
are
fascia alignment. Such a poor
positioning
structural
can
unavoidable over rigid points of
cantilevered
support such as steel beams or
design
destabilise
decision
the
structural fascia, especially under heavy snowfall, leading to possible
rafters. Photographs 11, 12 & 13 illustrate a
partial collapse of the canopy deck.
recent gutter replacement by a
The inadequate structural fascia
repair contractor that failed to
replacement made an immediate
appreciate the triple purpose of a
impact on the canopy deck’s
canopy gutter and ignored the
surface water drainage as the
original
canopy
design
&
observed 150mm drop reversed the
construction.
2 degree slope on several roof
attempt to reduce transportation
sheets directing surface water away
and crane hire costs, the repair
from
an
gutter.
existing
Areas
of
standing water were subsequently created
causing
accelerated corrosion in several roof
sheets
some
and
exposed
perimeter steelwork. Photographs 16
–
11-
neglect
traditional
for
Photograph 11
gutter
design
and
construction. A 450mm
traditional wide
100mm galvanised
x
deep steel
gutter on a filling station canopy has a triple purpose. It should (i) receive
Photograph 12
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In
a
presumed
positioned over
watertightness
rigid
of
remedial work not been affected by
points
support
in
future
had
(see
Global-MSI. Moreover, any engineer
photograph 11).
working on top of the canopy using
This action by the
the gutters as a walkway would
repair contractor
face the risk of unsupported gutter
significantly
sections giving way. To illustrate the
reduced load
the
carrying
point
Global-MSI
recently
compared the sub-standard gutters
capacity of the
installed
gutter between
company by re-fabricating gutters
each
support
in accordance with the original
increased
canopy details held in our extensive
vertical
archive and placing these aside the
movement at splice points. The
replacement sections. The results
working practices displayed by the
are shown on photograph 13. The
repair contractor were clearly not
beam
12). This doubled the total number of
conducive to avoiding leaks and
positioned to replicate those in the
gutter splices required and meant
the replaced gutters would have
canopy itself as supplied by our
only half of the gutter splices were
undoubtedly suffered from loss of
predecessor company. The results
Photograph 13
contractor replaced a series of existing 6m gutter lengths with replacement gutters all cut to less than 3m in length (see photograph
and the
propensity
for
by
a
supports
maintenance
shown
are
are self-explanatory! The
defective
gutter
replacements installed by the repair contractor had very little load carrying capacity and all were
Should the canopy owner have approached a canopy specialist in the first instance to carry out the gutter replacement it is likely a gutter liner solution would have been achievable leading to a cost and time saving for the client. In another example uncovered by
Photograph 14
Global-MSI’s
surveyors,
the
maintenance
contractor
had
actually cut through the original steel gutter supports and replaced their function with lengths of timber balanced on a new length of purlin that had itself been inadequately fixed to an original steel member. It is extremely
doubtful
that
these
gutters would have been able to sustain the weight of a canopy engineer walking above, and the consequences could have been disastrous
with
subsequent Additionally,
Global-MSI’s replacement.
rather
than
a
fabricated (welded) gutter outlet, these gutters had outlets fitted ‘loose’ with the inevitable leaks soon ensuing. Photographs 14, 15 & 16 Photograph 15
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replaced in line with the original canopy design and construction.
compromised, thereby reducing the original eight-bolt connection to a four-bolt connection, completely inadequate
for
the
particular
canopy in question. The 20 photographs within this editorial are only a small selection from
a
catalogue
of
further
examples that illustrate an alarming trend of defective canopy repair work carried out at many petrol forecourts in recent times. This catalogued evidence acts as a clear indicator to the forecourt industry that several contractors are operating outside their area of Photograph 16
expertise and do not have the
Many maintenance contractors
undamaged part, and replaced
necessary
offer a gutter liner solution. If a
with thin-gauge sheet metal. The
competence to undertake canopy
customer wishes to avoid the cost of
photograph clearly shows that the
repair work. The owners of these sites
replacing
original structural fascia corner
have certainly not received value
contain small holes but still retain
connection
totally
for money from these non-specialist
their structural integrity, then Global-
compromised with the adjacent
contractors and will most likely incur
MSI offers a structural gutter liner
fascia having no corner support
further costs to rectify the defective
solution.
whatsoever.
repair work in the near future.
canopy
Simply
gutters
covering
that
over
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gutters that have completely failed
has
been
Secondly, and probably the most
training
and
In light of sub-standard repair work
with a rubberised liner is firstly a false
worrying example of all became
occurring on a number of sites
economy
apparent
Global-MSI
across the UK, the question our
column
industry needs to ask to ensure filling
another
station owners are receiving value
and,
secondly,
very
after
dangerous when engineers access
engineers
the canopy top to undertake future
cladding
maintenance. A typical example is
contractor had raised the height of
shown in photograph 17.
the canopy, but in an attempt to fit
How can we as an industry raise
new cladding they reduced the size
the overall standard of forecourt
of the connection plates on both
canopy repair work being carried
the original column and the new
out in the UK?
removed to
find
that
for their money is:
raised ‘stub’ column. The required
As the UK’s leading Canopy
edge distance from hole to plate
Repair & Maintenance Specialists,
edge
Global-MSI is well positioned to
had
been
completely
propose and quickly implement practical measures that will renew confidence, assurance and trust to
Photograph 17 - non-structural liner covering severely corroded gutter
filling station owners who have experienced a poor repair service in
I will now highlight two of the worst
the past. One such measure that
examples of poor maintenance
Global-MSI strongly believes will
carried out by companies without
improve the overall standard of
any thought to the potential their
canopy repairs in the UK is a new
workmanship could lead to. Firstly,
certification service to assure filling
the practice of replacing structural
station owners their canopy has
fascia elements with light-gauge
been correctly restored to its original
material
specification.
following
accidental
vehicle collision. One such example
From October 2013, Global-MSI’s
can be seen on photographs 18 &
repair
19. A damaged section of corner
“Certificate of Conformity” that will
fascia has been cut away from the 72
Photographs 18 and 19 structurally inadequate fascia replacement
service
will
include
a
be issued to the filling station owner
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station canopies at
The idea of certifying canopy
sites across the UK
repair works in the filling station
and Europe. For the
industry may be a new proposal but
past 20 years the
it is common practice for other items
company has strived
located on the forecourt. Section
to offer the industry
9.7.1 of the APEA and Energy
excellence in repair
Institute joint publication Design,
maintenance
works, combining our considerable technical,
site
installation health
and
and
safety
expertise,
to
guarantee
our
customers
that
a
damaged
or
defective canopy will be
competently
repaired.
It
is
background
this and
proven track record for
carrying
out
quality repairs that should
establish
G l o b a l - M S I ’ s “Certificate Conformity”
Photograph 20 - inadequate column connection following canopy ‘‘raise’’
following
completion
of
all
necessary repairs by Global-MSI. The “Certificate of Conformity” will take the form of a signed document stating all repair works on the
of as
a
document that filling station owners take
great assurance from and retain in their property records. Should the owner ever wish to sell their site, the “Certificate
of
Conformity”
will
Construction,
Modification
and
Decommissioning of Filling Stations states
that
all
repairs
of
fuel
dispensers should be made in such a way that the dispenser remains in accordance
with
its
original
certification documentation. The process
is
called
“repair
to
certificate’’. The advantages of Global-MSI’s
“Certificate
of
Conformity” are based on the same premise that the repair work does not deviate from the canopy’s original documentation when it was built. Global-MSI’s
“Certificate
of
Conformity” is a new service that will instill further confidence in our customers that the canopy repair work we undertake is value for money. A broader approach for the industry and filling station owners is to promote the strict appointment of specialists only to undertake canopy repair works. Improvements in the overall standard of repairs will not occur if non-specialists continue to
canopy are in accordance with:
impress upon potential buyers that repairs on the canopy have been
be appointed on UK filling stations.
1.
undertaken and certified by the UK’s
Evidence
leading
canopy repair work demonstrates
The
original
canopy
design
(structural and aesthetic)
Canopy
Repair
&
3. The original material specifications
recent
defective
that only a canopy specialist has the
Maintenance Specialist.
2. The original canopy construction
of
Global-MSI’s unique archive library
necessary resource, training and
of filling stations built from 1965
expertise to ensure all repair work
onwards, allows its staff access to as-
carried out on a canopy is in
built information for approximately
accordance
design, construction and material
with
the
original
Additionally the “Certificate of
80% of the UK canopy network. This
Conformity” will state and justify
ability to use original construction
specification. By promoting the
that:
drawings to carry out like for like
appointment of specialists only, the
replacement of canopy parts, in
industry should see a steady decline
addition to in-house design and
in defective canopy repair works
safely by a qualified, suitably trained
manufacturing
undertaken in the UK.
and experienced site team
assure a filling station owner who is
4. All repair work was undertaken
qualifications
to
will
Please email info@global-msi.com
Global-MSI
or telephone 01302 361558 to discuss
“Certificate of Conformity” that the
any of the issues highlighted above
issued Global-MSI’s
capabilities,
with
the
provide a certification service stem
company
necessary
or for further information about
from a long-standing tradition for
expertise and resource to justify all
Global-MSI as the UK’s only canopy
repairing and maintaining filling
information that is being certified.
repair and maintenance specialist.
has
the
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APEA Visit to NUPIGECO Conference By Rob Tunnicliff, APEA Honorary Secretary The APEA was invited to go to Nupigeco for a three day conference at their plants in Italy from 5th February to 8th February, so I duly volunteered to learn about the company and their products. We arrived in Bologna Airport and were transported to the hotel we were staying in for the 3 nights; the hospitality was appreciated by all and I was impressed at the linguistic
ARTICLES skills of the delegates as the conference and all general discussions were to be in English including those at meals. Delegates came from all over Europe, including Belgium, Holland and Russia as well as Great Britain. Nupigeco was founded in 2008 by the merger of NUPI S.p.A. and GECO System S.p.A., two companies with more than 30 years of experience in the field. Their goal is to combine the expertise in the development and 74
once cooled it is either coiled or cut to length and can be made up of up to five layers of different materials depending on the market it is intended for. We shall look at that later. The fittings are manufactured
production of piping systems for the sanitary sector, industrial, gas, irrigation and heating, with the experience in the production of polymer pipes
s p e c i f i c a l l y dedicated to oil markets, chemical and petrochemical plants and it was in the latter we are interested. They now employ 250 people worldwide in all their factories and ancillary services and are on four continents. There are 5 plants making pipework in Italy, USA, Brazil and China and two making fittings in Italy. So how is plastic pipe made? Well in the case of Nupigeco it is by using state of the art machinery and employing people who are well motivated as far as this observer could see. Back to the making: Plastic granules are fed via screw into a special head on the machines, a process invented in the 1930’s, which can do one layer or more, and heated to form the continuous pipe which is extruded at a high temperature and gradually cooled to ensure the pipe doesn’t collapse under the external pressures. The art is in the head design and the correct pressures;
by an injection moulding process where the granules are fed into moulds and heated to form the fitting, which are then ejected to cool. As I have said there are different products but I will only describe the ones that are relevant to our industry which includes Smartflex, Smart LPG and Elofit serving petrol LPG and Gas products respectively. Our first day started at 8:30 after breakfast with us being transported to their headquarters in Castel Guelfo where we began with the company introduction and then straight into learning about the Smartflex piping system - as you would expect this is a comprehensive piping system and
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The system is of course certified to many standards including:
standard HDPE plastic wall and by the lining being a polyolefin that can withstand the corrosive nature of this product. These can be found in their catalogue or at their website, www.Nupigeco.com, and the range covers ordinary usage in petrol stations as well as special applications such as heliports and marinas. This pipework is covered by a very impressive 30 year warranty except for a few parts containing rubber which have a 2 year warranty; this is also available on the website.
interesting and funny as most were not trained and it showed. The last session of the day was about Smartlpg which is the special product for liquid lpg and is coloured yellow; indeed all ranges had there own colours to ease use and ordering. This
ERA TECHNOLOGY (UK) à Standard IP2 ERA TECHNOLOGY (UK) à EN 14125 UL (USA) à UL 971: 2004 WOLFSON LAB (UK) à Electrostatic safety evaluation PTB (D) à Electrostatic declaration KIWA (NL) à BRL-K552/02 There are other approvals around the world; they are proud that their system is independently tested. We were to have a visit to the testing house and see the tests being carried out, although as some of the tests ran for months we didn’t see them all to their conclusion! The testing house ensured that the pipework and fittings met the standard as required in accordance and operated under the procedures that meant they conformed as well, so we can be assured of the results. Towards the end of the day was a practical workshop where we were shown, and had a go ourselves at using, the tools to clean the pipework in preparation for welding. It was
hose is stated to be capable of 35 bar pressure and is designed to exceed this and we saw that it actually burst at 184 bar pressure so the product should safely stay where it is meant to be. Finally we then went on a very interesting tour of the factory to see the process for ourselves where we saw the run of water pipe being made before being taken back to our hotel for a meal and discussion. It was a long, but worthwhile, day. Day two saw us being taken to Imola to visit the plant there where Smartflex is made and here we learned that the pipe could be up to three layers on a single pass but more could be added on a second pass which meant that it snaked round the factory before being fed back into the machines. It was bagged and uniquely labelled at this time to ensure that all the pipework could be traced back should there ever be a problem - if only our meat had the same system! We then had sessions on the Elofit and Elosmart range which are used for gaseous products and others. We were shown the welding process, for which they won an APEA award at the APEA Live 2012, and what problems occurred and how the testing process built in picked up problems, user error being the number one problem. This is why they ensure that they train all of the people using the system to a high standard, as each person can be traced back to a particular weld as the fittings have to be scanned in and the operative has to use their card for the welding machine to operate. These cards are issued by the main factory. The afternoon was spent looking over the Ferrari museum in
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we were taken through the different products it comprises. What is different about this pipework you ask? Well the pipework surpasses all the standards because extra thicknesses of material are used, from a 0.5mm layer to a 1mm liner in the case of Smartflex TSMA and great care is taken to make certain that high quality is maintained. It meets all the requirements for non permeability without being lined but is additionally so because a standard says it must be lined. The pipework is produced so that it can take Adblue using the
ARTICLES Marenello, which was generous of Nupigeco however even they couldn’t provide old Ferrari’s as he never kept the old ones! The last day was a visit to the factory in Milan that produced all the Smartflex Fittings, and we had a visit to the warehouse dedicated to Smartflex products which is computer controlled so that all the locations of parts are known and can be easily retrieved. They were certainly state of the art, and they were justifiably proud of their market leading facility, with new lines being put in to automate as much of the process as possible to ensure consistency, with all parts being tested to ensure continuity and correct placement of the welding wire within each one. We had previously been shown what can go wrong if this is not absolutely correct so it was interesting to see how they 76
constructed each part and hence the i n c r e a s e d automation! The w e l d i n g machines scan the barcodes attached to every part and these are in turn tied to a particular batch made at the factory and the system for this was shown to us. All this information is downloaded at the end of each job and kept so that if there are any problems later on they can be checked and this applies worldwide. Here also are the facilities for the maintenance of the welding machines which are checked to ensure that they perform to the specification such as showing the correct error codes, that it successfully reaches the correct weld temperature for the
right time. I was impressed by the honesty of the company as whenever a difficult question was asked they gave an answer that they could back up and I’m sure their European stockists went away glad that they had been chosen to partner Nupigeco in supplying a quality product. As I previously stated their website is a font of information and has a restricted area for customers for them to access all the relevant testing results and other information the company supplies.
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THE ASSOCIATION FOR PETROLEUM AND EXPLOSIVES ADMINISTRATION
Company Number: 2261660
ABBREVIATED ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31 December 2012
I N D E X (page 1) Page No: 1
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE COMPANY
2
ABBREVIATED BALANCE SHEET
3/4
NOTES TO THE ABBREVIATED ACCOUNTS
UNDER SECTION 449 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006 We have examined the abbreviated accounts set out on pages 2 to 4, together with the financial statements of The Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration for the year ended 31 December 2012 prepared under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006. This report is made solely to the company, in accordance with Chapter 10 of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company those matters we are required to state to it in a special auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITOR The directors are responsible for preparing the abbreviated accounts in accordance with section 444 of the Companies Act 2006. It is our responsibility to form an independent opinion as to whether the company is entitled to deliver abbreviated accounts to the Registrar of Companies and whether the abbreviated accounts have been properly prepared in accordance with the regulations made under that section and to report our opinion to you. We conducted our work in accordance with Bulletin 2008/4 issued by the Auditing Practices Board. In accordance with that Bulletin we have carried out the procedures we consider necessary to confirm, by reference to the financial statements, that the company is entitled to deliver abbreviated accounts and that the abbreviated accounts to be delivered are properly prepared.
OPINION In our opinion the company is entitled to deliver abbreviated accounts prepared in accordance with section 444(3) of the Companies Act 2006, and the abbreviated accounts have been properly prepared in accordance with regulations made under that section. Helen Rumsey (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Ensors Cardinal House 46 St Nicholas Street Ipswich IP1 1TT
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE ASSOCIATION FOR PETROLEUM AND EXPLOSIVES ADMINISTRATION
NOTES TO THE ABBREVIATED ACCOUNTS (page 3) For the year ended 31 December 2012 1.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a)
Basis of Accounting The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Small Entities (effective April 2008).
b)
Tangible Fixed Assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost of each asset over its estimated useful life: Computer and Office Equipment Fixtures and Fittings Chairman’s Jewel
c)
– 33 1/3% on cost – 25% Reducing Balance – 10% Reducing Balance
Financial Instruments Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
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NOTES TO THE ABBREVIATED ACCOUNTS (page 4) For the year ended 31 December 2012 (continued) 2.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Computer & Office Equip £
Cost At 1 January 2012 Additions
3.
Fixtures & Fittings £
Chairmans’ Jewel £
Total £
6,518 -
5,957 -
1,366 -
13,841 -
At 31 December 2012
6,518
5,957
1,366
13,841
Depreciation At 1 January 2012 Charge for the year
6,018 317
5,488 120
465 89
11,971 526
At 31 December 2012
6,335
5,608
554
12,497
Net Book Value At 31 December 2012
183
349
812
1,344
At 31 December 2011
500
469
901
1,870
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE The company is limited by guarantee. In the event of the company being wound up, each member has undertaken to contribute such amount as may be required, but not exceeding £1, to the assets of the company.
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ABBREVIATED BALANCE SHEET (page 2)
As at 31 December 2012 Note
2012 £
2011 £
1,344
1,870
73,917 242,746
114,111 235,767
316,663
349,878
CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
137,956
161,885
NET CURRENT ASSETS
178,707
187,993
NET ASSETS
180,051
189,863
8,840
8,840
Profit and loss account
172,211
181,023
MEMBERS’ FUNDS
180,051
189,863
FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets
2
CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand
Capital reserve
These abbreviated accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small company regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Approved by the board on 31 January 2013 and signed on its behalf:
M J Silmon Director
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CD254 – Consultation on Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002
ARTICLES/BRANCHES
This consultative document seeks views on HSE’s proposed consolidated version of the following parts of the Approved Code of Practice on the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). L134 – Design of plant, equipment and workplaces; L135 – Storage of dangerous substances; L136 – Control and mitigation measures; L137 – Safe maintenance, repair and cleaning procedures; L138 – Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres. Stakeholder organisations have contributed to the exercise which has resulted in the five existing ACOPs being consolidated into a revised L138, which updates the contents and features:
Eastern The APEA Eastern Branch Spring Summer Branch meeting, AGM and technical information workshop took place onboard S.B Thistle on May 22nd 2013 with about 40 members attending. S.B Thistle is an adapted nineteenth century cargo barge moored at the Old Custom House, Ipswich. The weather held for it to be a pleasant outing and a few hours sailing down the river Orwell in the afternoon. The EB aims to provide a forum for engaging debate and discussions on important industry issues. This event covered issues on PFS (petrol filling stations) and tanks. The formalities of the AGM were conducted. The accounts have been duly audited and approved. Officers of the branch were voted in to serve for the year 2013/14 (listed below). Seven apologies were received. The Branch remembered Charles Smith who sadly passed away earlier this year. The next Autumn Winter meeting will take place in December, date and 80
• Greater clarity and increased use of 'at-a-glance' lists and a reduction in the use of large blocks of text • Promotion of limited Regulation 7 guidance text to ACOP. Demotion or removal of repetitious ACOP text • An emphasis on proportionality and the avoidance of a proliferation of overlapping risk assessments
• Updating of the regulatory sections of text to include minor changes made since 2002. The Regulations are unchanged and so there are no new requirements for compliance. Respond to the consultation using online questionnaire at the http://www.hse.gov.uk/consult/con docs/cd254.htm or download a form to complete. This consultation began on 3 June and will finish on 23 August 2013. APEA members were emailed on 28th June to invite comments by 23rd July, to be discussed by the APEA Technical committee on the 25th July to submit to the HSE. Responses can also be sent by 23 August 2013 to: DSEAR ACOP Team Health and Safety Executive 5.S.1 Redgrave Court Merton Road, Bootle Liverpool, L20 7HS Email:
• For convenience, the Schedules relating to Regulations 6 and 7 moved from the end of the document to accompany the relevant regulation
DSEARACOPconsultation2@hse.gsi.gov.uk
venue will be advised in the coming months. Anton Martiniussen welcomed the guests and speakers and conducted the formalities. Jean Fincken, Deputy Head of Petroleum, London Fire Brigade updated on current local regulations.
Jamie Thompson updated on current EN/ISO standards work. Kevin Powell of Ledbury Welding & Engineering Ltd talked about above ground tanks for petrol filling stations and gave an update on work for Morrison’s and current methodology thinking regarding design and the improvements that have been
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Chair: Jean Fincken Hon Sec/Treasurer: Anton Martiniussen Branch Rep Alex Boudry Committee Members, the above and Jamie Thompson Peter Roll Lee Markham Alan Morgan The Eastern Branch would also like to thank the companies ELAFLEX and Franklin Fueling Systems Limited for their support during the year. If you would like to attend our meetings or participate in the committee or serve in any of the positions please let me know.
Midlands A Midlands Branch Meeting and AGM was held on 25th April 3013 in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Our first presentation was from Andy Powdrill of the Automobile Association on the subject ‘Misfuelling of cars and the Retrieval of Fuel from them’. Their specialist department which deals with misfuelling was first set up 2006; now there are 150,000 known mis-fuels a year which represents 7.5 million litres of contaminated fuel, although the AA don’t deal with all of them; other companies are available. The main reason for the misfuelling appears to be that it is hard for customers to distinguish between diesel from petrol engines and also that the pump nozzles can be confusing. A lively discussion ensued on necessary regulations involved and the legal and illegal fuel disposal that can occur after a mis-fuel has occured. After lunch and a pleasant stroll along the end destination canal side our second presentation was from Paul Cooper of Tokheim. His subject was ‘Tokheim Pumps the Pay at Pump concept’. He took us through the methodology of their research, and then looked at the Concept that Tokheim had which enables them to do the job properly. He deliberately did not push any of their products as this was a discussion on the concept and how it has improved to date. We looked at how they were first in Fast Lane Use, why they initially failed and the ramifications that had for the industry, and then why they are now more popular, including looking at one of their Crypto systems to see how they have overcome the problems and perceived problems. It was an interesting exploration of the subject and opened our eyes! We then had our AGM in which there was no need for an election and the results were as below: Chairperson Mrs R Hallam
Mob 07831595620 email elaflex@aol.com.
Secretary Mr G Adcock
Anton Martiniussen Branch Representative
Treasurer Mr R Tunnicliff
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implemented from previous projects. His presentation was supported by Mario Cieply from Westfield Services who, with Jacque Williams of Berry Fuelling Technologies, have had significant involvement in the redesign of Morrison’s above ground tank. Due to illness Jacque Williams from Berry Fuelling Technologies was unable to attend. Jeremy Head, Principal Consultant of URS Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited works with many oil clients and other holders of fuel infrastructure and has a lot of experience of the environmental issues surrounding fuel storage tanks. Jeremy talked about their experiences with the environmental implications of fuel storage and advances in their approach to assessment and remediation, sudden spills, long term leakages, redevelopments, legal and planning considerations. Peter Prescott - Design Manager Artelia UK talked about their experiences of above-ground storage tanks and fuelling systems and the Channel Gateway project describing graphically some of the challenges and health and safety issues of above ground storage tanks and fuelling systems.
Simon Deacon BSc MSc FGS, Technical Specialist of the Environment Agency ( G r o u n d w a t e r, Hydrology & Contaminated Land Solent South Downs Area) gave a presentation on the latest updates on above-ground and below ground tank work, groundwater protection and their G r o u n d w a t e r Protection: Principles and Practice (GP3). Nick Needs of McLean Events, UNITI Expo, Informed members about a new exhibition replacing the forecourt element of Automechanika which takes place in Stuttgart, Germany in June 2014. Make a note of it in your diary for The Future European Forecourt Industry event. Below are the officers serving the Eastern Branch for the coming year:
Scotland Ian Hillier - Rep 26 Melrose Avenue, Balgonie Estate Paisley PA2 9JA Tel: 01505 352004 email: i.hillier@ntlworld.com Paul Devine - Sec South Lanarkshire Council Consumer and Trading Standards North Stand, Cadzow Avenue Hamilton ML3 0LU Tel: 01698 476170 Fax: 01698 476180 Mobile: 07795 090903 email: paul.devine@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Branch Representative Mr R Tunnicliff Committee Mr J Suff Mr A Fitzpatrick Mr S Green Kevin Gardiner
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Rob Tunnicliff Branch Representative Southern Nothing to report. Ireland Nothing to report. Scotland Nothing to report. North East Nothing to report. Yorkshire & Humberside Nothing to report.
Branch Representative and Secretary Contact Details Eastern Alex Boudry - Rep Franklin Fueling Systems Limited Olympus Close Whitehouse Industrial Estate Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5LN Tel: +44 (0)1473 243 322/ Mob: +44 (0) 7825 798 953 email: Boudry@franklinfueling.com Anton Martiniussen - Sec ELAFLEX Ltd Riverside House, Hoddesdon
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Herts EN11 0PA Tel: 01992 452 950 Mob: 07831 595620 email: elaflex@aol.com North East Mike Silmon - Rep and Sec W O Silmon Ltd Industry Road, Heaton Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE6 5XB Tel: 0191 224 0777 Fax: 0191 224 0707 email: mike@silmon.co.uk Midlands Rob Tunnicliff - Rep 37 Victoria Park Road Tunstall, Stoke on Trent ST6 6DX Tel: 07909 141232 email: rob.tunnicliff@stoke.gov.uk Graham Adcock - Sec Adcock Associates Falstaff House, Birmingham Road Stratford upon Avon CV37 0AA Tel: 01789 414202 Fax: 01789 267741 email: enquiries@adcockassociates.co.uk North West David Clement - Rep James Hall and Co Ltd Spar Distribution Centre Bowland View Preston PR2 5QT Tel: 01772 706666 ext 2561 Mobile: 07917-834079 email: Dave.clements@jameshall.co.uk Clive Drake - Sec LIS (North Western) Ltd 322 Haydock Lane Haydock Lane Industrial Estate St Helens Merseyside WA11 9UY Tel: 01942 722244 Mobile: 07834 540636 Fax: 01942 722266 email: clive@lisgroup.co.uk
Southern Philip Monger - Rep Petrol Retailers Association Meadowside West EndSherbourne St John Basingstoke, Hants RG24 9LE Tel: 01256 850164 Fax: 01256 851273 email: phil.psac@gmail.com Sue Meadowcroft - Sec 1 Rock Cottage South Cornelly Bridgend CF33 4RN Tel: 07780 475050 email: sue.meadowcroft@mssr.co.uk Ireland Thomas Daly - Chairman and Branch Rep Dublin Fire Brigade HQ, 165-169 Townsend Street Dublin 2, Ireland Tel: 00 353 (0)1 673 4059 email: thomas.daly@dublincity.ie Ronnie McArdle - Sec McArdle Doyle Limited Shanard House, Ardpatrick Louth Village, Dundalk County Louth Ireland Tel No: 00353 42 9384792 Fax No: 00353 42 9384792 email: mail@mcardle-doyle.ie Yorkshire & Humberside Craig Brocklehurst - Rep Brulines Fuel Solutions The Former Post Office Station Road, Sowerby Bridge Halifax, West Yorkshire HX6 3AA Tel: 07703336264 email: Craig.brocklehurst@vianetfs.com Terry Guthrie - Sec South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue The Lifewise Centre, Kea Park Close, Hellaby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8LB Tel: 0114 2532592 email: tguthrie@syfire.gov.uk
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2013/2014 Training Course Dates 3 Day Combined Petrol Filling Stations – Construction, Audit and Inspection Course 16 - 18 Sept Manchester Airport
Explosives and Fireworks 10 Sept
Luton
2014 19 -21 March
24 Sept
Manchester Airport
Solihull
16 - 18 June
Bishops Stortford, nr Stansted airport
2014 23 Sept
Luton
15 - 17 Sept
Manchester Airport
30 Sept
Manchester Airport
DSEAR 5 Sept
Manchester Airport
2014 4 March
Solihull
2014 17 March
Solihull
5 June
Glasgow
16 June
Glasgow
3 Sept
Manchester Airport
29 Sept
Manchester Airport
LPG Awareness 18 Sept
Manchester Airport
2014 12 March
Solihull
18 June 17 Sept
Petrol Filling Stations - Enforcement Procedures An Awareness 9 Sept
Manchester Airport
Glasgow
2014 3 March
Solihull
Manchester Airport
2 June
Glasgow
9 Sept
Manchester Airport
Wetstock Management 17 Sept Manchester Airport 2014 11 March
Solihull
17 June
Glasgow
16 Sept
Manchester Airport
Course Fees (all plus vat)
APEA Member 3 day course with accommodation £1020.00 3 day, day delegate rate £810.00 1 day course £260.00 More information and booking details at www.apea.org.uk
TRAINING
Electrical Installations - An Awareness 4 Sept Manchester Airport
Petrol Filling Stations - Vapour Recovery Installations 12 Sept
Ipswich
2014 24 June
Ipswich
Non member £1120.00 £910.00 £310.00
Courses will be designed around the (3rd edition) Blue Book Guidance for the Design, Construction, Modification, Maintenance and Decommissioning of Filling Stations (June 2011). You can purchase a copy directly from the Publications page of the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk, log on to the website first to benefit from the APEA member discount. APEA members can purchase a hard copy at the discounted rate of £70 (non member rate £140). A PDF download from the APEA web site www.apea.org.uk can be purchased with a licence for individual use only by members for £70.00 plus vat or by non members for £140.00 plus vat. It is strongly recommended that attendees have access to this document during courses. All courses can be booked online at www.apea.org.uk on the ‘Training’ page. Bespoke courses are available where discounts can be applied by provision of the venue. For details of this and any other training enquiry, please contact: Jane Mardell - APEA Business Manager, email: admin@apea.org.uk, Tel: + 44 (0) 845 603 5507 or Brian Baker, Brian Baker & Associates, Fire and Petroleum Safety Services Tel: +44 (0) 07798 765958 email: bakerb4@sky.com APEA tel/fax 0845 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk
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