Category: My Business News and Views

Businesses across the country rely on liquid fuels to heat their offices and factories, yet many have seen the costs associated with heating their premises skyrocket as energy prices rise. As reliance on heating systems grows in the cold winter weather, businesses must carefully manage their heating costs to avoid them spiralling out of control.  […]

Growing concerns over the impact air pollution levels in the UK are having on our health and the environment, combined with a focus on the impact farming has on natural ecosystems, means reducing emissions from diesel machinery is becoming an increasingly important consideration for farmers. This year, Northfield Farms adopted GTL Fuel, a cleaner burning […]

Harvest is one of the busiest times of the year on an arable farm and with so many different things to manage, monitoring fuel levels to ensure you have enough to keep your equipment moving often falls to the bottom of the list. However, running out of fuel can have serious consequences for your productivity […]

Last week, Certas Energy joined over 650 exhibitors and 35,000 delegates from across the construction supply chain for UK Construction Week at the NEC in Birmingham. Bringing together 9 separate events, UK Construction Week had something to interest everyone and with issues such as the impact of Brexit, attracting a workforce of the future and […]

The construction industry is under increasing pressure to do more with less. By maintaining valuable equipment and machinery with the right lubricant, it is possible to reduce unplanned downtime, improve productivity and ultimately reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). However, when it comes to keeping your construction site moving, lubricants are often overlooked. In fact, […]

From dealing with cracks and leaks in tanks to monitoring fuel and lubricant levels and preventing contamination, there are multiple considerations that need to be taken into account to ensure the safe and secure storage of fuel and lubricants on a busy construction site. You depend on your tanks to provide a reliable supply and […]

When it comes to the busy harvest season you need to be confident that your machinery is in tip top condition and won’t let you down. Here are our top tips for avoiding unplanned maintenance to keep your farm moving: Store fuel safely Ensuring health and safety on site is essential on a busy farm […]

As a trusted partner for construction, Certas Energy is committed to supporting a more sustainable future for an industry which is under increasing pressure to do more with less. We will be debuting our fuel and lubricant management solutions for the construction industry during this year’s UK Construction Week on stand E120 from 10-12th October at […]

How much would you pay for an idyllic life in the country? According to our recent survey, Brits would be willing to pay an average premium of 21% over the national average house price for a home in the pleasant hills and valleys of the UK. But depending on where you want to live, a […]

Since the turn of the century, tackling the air quality problem has slowly risen to the top of the Government’s agenda, putting the transport sector under significant pressure to clean up its act.  Therefore making more responsible fuel choices is a practical first step to improving air quality and Certas Energy has taken steps towards […]