The Bulletin Magazine - December 2003

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News line with each customer's specific needs.' Len Cutugno heads Petrofuse ZP Ltd's operations in the USA and believes the system will be a huge success: 'Petrofuse ZP is the clear leader when it comes to conforming with the specifications in the proposed revision of UL971.' For further information on Petrofuse ZP please contact: Tim Foster Petrofuse ZP Ltd 4E Sherwood Road Aston Fields Industrial Estate Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 3DR T: +44 1527 577866 F: +44 1527 577765 E: timfoster@petrofusezp.com Christian Papenburg T: +49 241 9367 3636 F: +49 241 9367 3637 M: +49 171 4141504 E: christianpapenburg@petrofusezp.com Len Cutugno T: +1 973 886 9556 F: +1 973 335 6841 E: lencutugno@petrofusezp.com

TQIPS Buys Tanksafe’s installation & contracting Business TQ IPS the Shoreham-by-Sea based National Forecourt Contractor has purchased the forecourt contracting business of TankSafe Limited. The purchase includes the TankSafe offices at Bromsgrove, the retention of the existing involved TankSafe staff and all plant equipment and vehicles. TankSafe Limited will continue to operate their foaming business.. TQ IPS will operate their Northern based contracting business from the Bromsgrove offices whilst the Southern region office will continue to be located at Shoreham-by-Sea. According to Richard Quarmby, Commercial Director of TQ IPS, "it's business as usual for TQ IPS based at Bromsgrove and all existing and future customers are assured of continuity of operations". This addition to the TQ IPS family continues to broaden the range of

products and services offered by TQ IPS to the Petroleum Industry ranging from new site construction, complete or partial re-builds, tank refurbishment specialized LPG installations and all the facilities and equipment to support the modern multi-fuel retailing operations of the UK's petroleum retailers, distributors and oil companies. Recent successes of TQ IPS have been the completion of the unique Tesco Ramsgate forecourt complete with over ground petrol storage and their appointment as the Autoequip UK distributor. The Italian car wash manufacturer has a full range of vehicle washing equipment including commercial vehicle washers which can be customized for specialist vehicles. All telephone numbers remain unchanged. For further information please contact, either Richard Quarmby of TQIPS on 07966 136903 or Charles Huddleston of TANKSAFE on 07966 292198.

Esso and Surrey County Council Sign Partnership Agreement The agreement is part of the Lead Authority Partnership Scheme (LAPS), a principle established by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Local Authority Enforcement Liaison Committee (HELA). LAPS is fully supported by the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and requires Petroleum Licensing Authorities to liase with the relevant Lead Authority prior to significant actions being taken. The agreement will allow Esso a single point of contact for key health and safety issues and allows Petroleum Licensing Authorities access to information along with the opportunity to

that will promote the consistency of advice on all safety and consumer issues taken at its 750 company owned petrol filling stations throughout the U.K. Martin Todd, Chief Executive of Esso, and County Trading Standards Officer Peter Denard met at Kingscroft Service Station, Leatherhead to sign the agreement on Thursday 28 August Peter Denard County Trading Standards Officer said: "I am delighted to be signing on behalf of the service. Surrey takes the responsibility of petroleum enforcement very seriously and this agreement will formalise our partnership approach with Esso and will help to ensure continuity of all matters affecting the regulations of Esso's company owned petrol filling stations. Martin Todd, Esso Retail Sales Manager UK and Ireland said: "The company has always placed the utmost importance on ensuring that our service stations are operated to consistent and high standards. This one-stop shop with Surrey Trading Standards is most welcome" Steve Rowe Senior Petroleum Officer for Surrey Trading Standards added:" Esso and Trading Standards have already held one meeting resulting in a better understanding of the company's future proposals and the building of relationships from both parties."

SIRA facilitates compliance with DSEAR regulations DSEAR is a set of regulations recently introduced to protect people from fires, explosions and similar events arising from dangerous substances used in the workplace. The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 are enforced by HSE and Local Authorities, Fire Brigades and Petroleum Licensing Authorities. DSEAR is applicable to many industries including chemical manufacture, processing, petrochemical industry offshore and

discuss issues raised through out the country. Representatives from Esso and Surrey County Council Trading Standards have signed an agreement 25


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