Craggs Energy secures a double victory at the Calderdale Business Awards
The employee owned Cragg Vale based business, Craggs Energy is delighted to have won two awards at the most recent Calderdale Business Awards. The company, known for its excellence in fuel distribution, has been honoured with the titles of Employer of the Year and Business of the Year, solidifying their position as a standout contributor…
We are celebrating EO Day 2023
Craggs Energy is helping to celebrate #TheEOeffect for UK Employee Ownership Day – 23rd June 2023. A day to celebrate and recognise the benefits of employees having a stake in their company either through direct ownership or an employee trust. We are proud to have become a 100% Employee-Owned business in 2022 and we have…
Craggs Energy Celebrates Belated 10-Year Anniversary
Craggs Energy, a Calderdale-based fuel supplier and one hundred per cent employee-owned business has recently celebrated its belated ten-year anniversary at the Venue in Barkisland. The event which has been postponed since 2021, welcomed over one hundred and forty team members from all over the UK and from a range of different businesses that have…
Our first year as a 100% employee-owned business
It’s been a whole year since we officially announced that Craggs Energy is an employee-owned business! We’ve had a spectacular 12 months, here’s a look back at our journey and achievements since we formed our Employee Ownership Trust in March 2022: March 2022 We officially launched our Employee Ownership Trust April 2022 Supported Gas Oil…
Newly appointed Commercial Manager, Danny Almond celebrates 10-year anniversary in style.
Craggs Energy has seen a different kind of delivery this week when Commercial Manager, Danny Almond was gifted with a brand new fully electric Genesis GV60 company car to mark his 10-year anniversary with the company. Having recently been promoted to Commercial Manager, Danny’s role will now involve being out on the road visiting our…
Meet our new General Manager – David Damary-Thompson
Newly appointed David Damary-Thompson joins Craggs Energy as General Manager, bringing with him a wealth of experience from some of the UK’s leading fuel and distribution companies such as Watsons, Eddie Stobart & DHL. When speaking about his new role David said: “I’m very happy to be joining Craggs Energy at such an exciting time…
Craggs Energy embraces the EV revolution
Craggs Energy has agreed a three-year collaboration with Keyfleet’s award-winning car company programme and plan to transition their essential car fleet to fully electric by 2024. Craggs Energy’s Chairman Chris Bingham said: “The EV revolution is upon us. We have been working on new products and solutions for our clients, and we are end users…
Craggs Energy Sponsors Local Under 8s Football Team
Craggs Energy, the Northern-based fuel supplier and distributor, have sponsored a local community sports team. Hapton under 8’s Junior Football Club has been sponsored by the leading fuel company and has used the funds to supply the team with a full playing kit. Craggs Energy aligns its values and ethos to support community projects and…
The Craggs Energy Group team up with RJ8 to offer free mental health and wellbeing support to their staff and their families
The Craggs Energy Group team up with RJ8 to offer free mental health & wellbeing support to their staff and their families Mental Health Awareness week runs from 9-15th May 2022 and this year The Craggs Energy are unveiling their new mental health and wellbeing initiative in partnership with mental health experts – RJ8. This…
Craggs Energy Selects Green Biofuels’ Gd+ HVO for launch of UK’s first in-land HVO fuel terminal
Businesses and other fuel suppliers across the country can now access over half a million litres of drop-in diesel replacement fuel from Craggs Energy’s Head Office in Hebden Bridge, and its largest fuel terminal in Padiham, Lancashire. Craggs Energy will be providing B2B suppliers, customers and businesses with Green Biofuels’ Gd+ HVO as a renewable…
Changes to Red Diesel usage – have you considered HVO Fuel?
The 1st of April deadline for the switchover from red to white diesel comes into effect this Friday and as your experienced fuel supplier, we are here to support your business with this transition. Fuelling your future! We have spent the past 10 years supporting the industries that will be affected by the changes to…
Craggs Energy becomes employee-owned
Craggs Energy Ltd and its sister company in Devon, Moorland Fuels Ltd, have transferred ownership of the businesses to their 55-strong workforce. The directors have transferred 100 per cent of shares in the businesses to their teams by establishing an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), funded by future profits. The companies, both of which have been…
Craggs team assembled to fuel the latest film production at The Piece Hall
Craggs Energy’s Head Office is based in Halifax, West Yorkshire and this year excitement was buzzing around the valley as a Hollywood film crew descended on Halifax town centre’s beloved Piece Hall. Multiple movie stars such as Samuel L Jackson and Emilia Clarke have previously featured in very popular films and tv shows such as…
Fuels Division of Craggs Energy Group Appoints New Managing Director
The Craggs Energy Group has recently appointed a new Managing Director, Matthew Crockett to advance the companies strategies and deliver their future growth. Matthew will lead the fuels division of the group of companies which include: Craggs Energy Ltd, Moorlands Fuels Ltd, Greenarc Energy Ltd and Greenarc Fuel Cards Ltd. Matthew has worked in the…
Craggs Energy celebrates 10-year anniversary and looks towards a ‘greener’ future
This month, business and residential fuel supplier Craggs Energy is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Originally launched in Calderdale, West Yorkshire with just one fuel tanker, a land rover and only three members of staff, the ever-growing and innovative company has seen a great deal of change over the past decade. The Craggs Energy Group now…
Supporting your business with the changes to Gas Oil usage
Craggs Energy has been supplying Red Diesel (Gas Oil) to businesses for 10 years, and we are here to support your business with the changes to Red Diesel usage to ensure you are ready for April 2022. Background As part of the government’s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 it was announced that…
Successful Acquisition Drives Craggs Group Commercial Success
At the beginning of this year, Craggs Energy acquired Devon-based fuel supplier Moorland Fuels which has a fantastic reputation that has been built over the past 15 years and strong relationships with rural homeowners, farms and businesses. Since the acquisition and subsequent investment from the Northern-based Craggs Energy Group, Moorland Fuels has increased both its…
Emily Yates Wins First-Ever UKIFDA Young Person of the Year Award
We are delighted to announce that Emily Yates is the winner of the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Young Person of the Year Award, the award which was launched this year recognises the achievements of rising stars in the industry. Ken Cronin, UKIFDA Chief Executive explains: “We are so impressed by all Emily…
How can you protect your fuel in summer?
You may be using less Heating Oil during the warmer weather, however, it’s still important to look after your boiler and storage tank during summer! Take a look at our simple and cost-effective solutions to keep your heating system running smoothly: Use Additives Increase the efficiency of Heating Oil, protect your boiler or aga and…
Group wide litter pick for #EarthDay2021
As part of #EarthDay2021 teams from across the Craggs Energy Group got together for a day out of the office to clean up our local areas! We visited several spots in East Lancashire and West Yorkshire and collected over thirty-five bags full of rubbish, several bikes and prams, a number of tyres and a load…