REVIEW

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. 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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

UKIFDA EXPO & Future Fuels Conference 2022, Exhibition Centre, Liverpool

*UK & Ireland Fuel Distributors Association Exhibition reopens doors *100 Exhibitors *Conferences & Presentations

ROAD TANKERS ARMAGH Road Tankers Armagh (RTA) had these splendidly finished-off tankers on Scania P360 6x2 chassis for customers on both sides of the Border and had some other top class units on display elsewhere at the expo.

ELIMINOX Not only does this diesel fuel additive save fuel but it also eliminates water in tanks and full systems as well as corrosion. Mike Tocker & Myles Pemberton were on duty.

RAM MOUNTS With some trucks and vans not facilitating a visible placement of mobile phones in dash areas, Ram Mounts design and makes numerous options together with larger touch screen types. DUNRAVEN SYSTEMS The Dundalk based experts in tank level monitoring had Gerry Jones, Freda Adamson and Oliver McCarthy (from Tekelek, Shannon) on hand to discuss and demonstrate its latest systems and developments.

CARBERY/DAVANT Regular UKIFDA exhibitors and long established manufacturers of moulded, plastic tanks for fuel and other items, has expanded its portfolio to include all kinds if bulk chemical storage tanks, meeting all required standards.

DREAMTEC The DreamTec Command system is this Dublin company’s comprehensive stock, fleet and order management system that allows operation control and a whole new way. VINTAGE Picture this! A 1935 Dennis Shell-Max & BP fuel tank with a 1920s Ford Model T from William H Butler, (Butler Fuels) established in 1943, featuring in the vintage and trophy section of the hall.

SOS SALES Armagh based SOS Sales has over 20 years’ experience in the sale of new, used tanker, truck, and trailers as well as refurb supplied around Ireland and export markets.

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