Redhurst Quarry, which is a part of the Ibstock Brick Company and predominantly supplies their clay, had a new Merridale tank and pump installed in May 2023 to refuel their fleet of 10 heavy-duty plant vehicles. Darren Glasse, Quarries Support Manager for Ibstock at Redhurst, told us “Before Merridale we had a 40-year-old storage tank […]
For the very first time, Merridale will be attending the show as an exhibitor to showcase their latest fuel management equipment and specialist services. Trade shows and exhibitions have always played an important part in the development and growth of Merridale, who first entered the refuelling market in 1995 with the UK’s first fuel management […]
With many options available from fabricators and with questionable offers found online, some fleet operators remain uncertain as to what they should be considering. Adding to the uncertainty, are the vague statements made by manufacturers regarding build specifications. With some tanks claiming to be built to ‘required’ specifications and some claiming to be built to […]
AdBlue is a fluid that is introduced to a vehicle’s exhaust system in an attempt to reduce the nitrous oxide emissions that the vehicle expels. The makeup of AdBlue is a mixture of urea and deionised water. When the much more stringent Euro 6 standards were introduced back in 2016, Adblue became the go-to solution […]
However, fuel pumps are critical components of a company’s operational and logistical processes, and a well-maintained fuel pump is less likely to fail unexpectedly or perform inaccurately. Regular servicing helps maintain the optimal performance and efficiency of fuel pumps. Over time, fuel pumps can develop wear and tear, leading to reduced efficiency and compromised performance. […]
The nightmare deepens when you consider your alternatives. Typical service stations are no longer designed for, or desire visits from, your type of fleet, which then leaves you to consider having to use designated truck stops. That can mean lengthy detours, or motorway service areas where fuel is significantly more expensive. You’ll also need to […]
AdBlue is a fluid that is introduced to a vehicle’s exhaust system in an attempt to reduce the nitrous oxide emissions that the vehicle expels. The makeup of AdBlue is a mixture of urea and deionised water. When the much more stringent Euro 6 standards were introduced back in 2016, Adblue became the go-to solution […]
The Stoke-on-Trent based company started as suppliers of parts and servicing to the haulage industry before being encouraged to gain an operator’s license and purchase their first artic vehicle in order to assist a customer with a contract in 2006. After nearly 20 years of growth, their fleet now consists of over 25 vehicles ranging […]
Merridale were proud to be the only original equipment manufacturer of fuel management systems present at the show who are solely dedicated to supplying the commercial fuelling market. They showcased their complete MX range of refuelling equipment and management products, as well as their web-based reporting software, Merridale FuelWorks. Merridale’s National Sales Manager, Paul Russell, […]
Reconciliation, or Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR), is the maintenance and examination of the stock movements within the storage vessels, the output through the fuel pumps and the input by delivery. In an ideal world, reconciliation wouldn’t be necessary as all these factors would naturally balance. However, in the real-world variances do occur due to inaccurate […]
