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Lubricant firm expands fleet
F
ollowing the purchase of two 28-tonne tankers
featuring Magyar-built tanks, Aztec Oils is now able
to transfer 100,000 litres of lubricant a day. The
investment is part of a drive to improve services and control
distribution by moving away from the use of third-party
carriers.
Having increased turnover by 18% last year, Aztec
is targeting 20% growth in the current financial year and
believes the fleet expansion will boost its prospects.
“We’ve enjoyed year-on-year growth with demand for
our products continuing, so this is a natural next step for the
business,” said managing director, Mark Lord.
“Investing in our fleet means more control over
distribution, and the ability to offer a better service with
regular drivers who understand our customers’ requirements,
for example the pipework fittings which are unique to each
client.”
Fuel Oil News reported on the progress of Aztec’s £1.2
million development project at the company’s Bolsover site
in the February 2018 issue with this project now close to
completion. New facilities will increase the storage capacity
of packed lubricants to over 400,000 litres, with extra
bulk tanks giving an onsite capacity of three million litres.
Managed stock controls will allow the company to service
orders from inception to delivery in less than two days.
24 Fuel Oil News | October 2018
Managing director, Mark Lord (l) greets the driver of one of Aztec Oils new 28 tonne
tankers. The company, which manufactures and distributes high performance lubricants
to many industrial sectors, also exports to Pakistan, Iraq, Ghana and the Ukraine.