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UKIFDA EXPO & Future Fuels Conference 2022, Exhibition Centre, Liverpool *UK & Ireland Fuel Distributors Association Exhibition reopens doors *100 Exhibitors *Conferences & Presentations Meeting current challenges and looking ahead was the order of the days surrounding the UKIFDA Expo 2022 at the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool on 27/28 April. These matters included the ongoing component shortage and the ever stronger influence that HVO is having on the fuel and transport industries. The component supply delays transcend throughout the fuel distribution sector, from tank manufacturing, availability of chassis and of course, the driver shortage. Well attended but not too busy, the exhibitors were pleased with the quality of the visitor with plenty of good business deals done. From speaking with fuel tanker suppliers, their clients are now not fussy about the make or model becoming available as they can no longer wait and even unfazed by breaking their one brand in their fleet policy.
HVO are the new buzz letters in the industry and we’ll be hearing a lot more about it. Standing for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, a renewable liquid fuel, produced predominantly by taking waste cooking oil and treating it with hydrogen. Being most suitable and adoptable for industrial and home heating as well as transport, carbon emissions can be reduced by c 90%. In addition, storage lifespan is extended and AdBlue usage is decreased.
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Road Tanker Rental (RTR) Whether it’s short or long term lease, RTR, the newly established company can provide. Prominent on its stand was a Cobo built semi-trailer, sporting the familiar Reynolds Logistics livery.
Tankquip Dave Stanley, company owner was on hand to once again to inform and advise clients on the best options available for those involved in the fuels and energy road tankers business. His order book is looking good, he said.
Kingspan The Cavan headquartered manufacturer which specialise in energy management solutions had Nick Hawkins, Commercial Director on site to launch its extended tank telementary and new smart monitoring system.
Magyar Representatives from the French tanker manufacturer were pleased to be back out on the show circuit again and enjoyed meeting and greeting customers in the flesh. Located in Dijon, France the firm also produces military spec tankers for transport on and off road.
Williams Tanker Services Since being acquired by TIP Europe, Williams Tanker Services (Morley, Leeds) has expanded its range of products and services and had a number of examples of LAG tankers on exhibit.
Eurotank A well turned out Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3248 6x4/2 was cornered in the Exhibition Centre, ready and willing to carry out inspections and drainage cleaning services. It provides a nationwide service with depots in East Kilbride, Stoke & Southampton.
