PetroForum UK & Ireland
Marbella
Set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean sea, the PetroForum’s unique formula of two days of panel discussions, one-to-one appointments and networking once again proved to be a potent and memorable mix.
This year’s event brought a number of exciting new retailers from the Top 50, including Hockenhull, Exelby, Krisco Services, Sood Enterprises and Harry Tuffin. Topaz Energy – Ireland’s leading petroleum retailer – also made its first appearance. Suppliers covered the entire range of fuel and non-fuel activities on the forecourt, giving retailers a 360° view of their business.
With Brian Madderson at the helm, the panel debate was always going to be in safe hands. Four major themes were discussed: BioFuels, the implications of the MOCs’ retreat from downstream activities, the latest from the VOA and winning the hearts and minds of the motorist. With help from a stellar line up of panellists, including Janet Ashdown of Harvest Energy, Bob Etchingham of Petrogas and Michael Harris of Washtec – the discussions were wide-ranging and lively.
The forum offered some wonderful informal networking – lunches on the terrace, a cocktail reception, gala dinner at the breezy Beach Club and some fantastically competitive football and volleyball matches. Special thanks go to Dresser Wayne for sponsoring the opening Golf Tournament on the hugely challenging Marbella Golf Course.
“Probably the best PetroForum ever. This is business at a different level – delegates are relaxed and committed to doing business together”
Colin Russell, Car Wash UK
“Excellent – thoroughly enjoyed it and found it very beneficial”
Michael Exelby, Exelby Services
“it gave me a unique opportunity to speak to people that otherwise would have taken months, if not years to reach”
Wayne Marshall, Dresser Wayne
“The event was monumentally successful as I was able to engage with a number of the “Top 50 Indies” that I had not previously met and with whom it would have taken ages to see in their various locations around the UK.”
Brian Madderson, Chairman, RMI Petrol
“I thoroughly enjoyed the business sessions and have made some very good contacts”.
Clive Gardner, Managing Director, Gardner Garages Ltd
“A well-organized and informative event; extremely worthwhile”
Miles Harvey, Park Garage Group
“An extremely good event, with both the planned and informal meetings all being of great benefit”.
John Ryeland, George Hammond
For details on the next UK & Ireland PetroForum, please contact OpenRoom Events on info@openroomevents.com. Tel: +44 20 8222 8837
“My main ambition was to see the pump and underground storage tank suppliers. I met them all and now only one week after the forum, I am already getting their offers. This saves me a lot of time”
Koenraad de Bruyne, COO, Tas’Helat, Saudi Arabia