With Merridale’s own range now available, as well as still supplying Gilbarco with fuel management units, the marketplace had the choice of buying either a complete Merridale built package or a Gilbarco built version of the same management system. However, over the decades that followed, Merridale enhanced its product range by introducing true twin units, […]
With the upcoming government requirement to stop using gasoil in favour of standard taxed diesel, many fleet operators have chosen to terminate usage of their gasoil facilities and rely solely upon the use of their existing diesel facilities. For most operators, this is an acceptable option as it can avoid the very large costs involved […]
Fuel is the driving force behind every business that operates a fleet of vehicles and for most it will be within their top three operational costs. With the cost of fuel being an ever-increasing concern, it is essential to have a well-proven data reporting system in place to monitor fuel usage and give the fleet […]
Over the last ten years, Merridale Ltd has become a major supplier of above ground bunded storage tank systems in the UK. In a competitive market, they have managed to secure a reputation as a reliable and trustworthy provider by developing a set of stringent design and quality standards. With the main focus on ensuring […]
When investing in a fuel management system or fuel pump, fleet operators must do their research into who they are buying from. Not all manufacturers offer after-sales support services, which may leave you having to use a third-party company for all your maintenance needs. This may lead to you receiving a lower standard of support […]
Many fleet operators will know the importance of investing in a good quality storage tank. However, a key component that is often overlooked when purchasing a tank, is the tank gauge. Some of the more common questions that a fleet operator requires their storage system to answer include: How much fuel do I currently have? […]
Aren’t they all the same? Isn’t a pump just a pump? These misconceptions are commonplace when purchasing fuel pumps and management systems. However, there’s been a decline in standards and quality of fuel pumps over recent years. When a decision to purchase is heavily driven by cost, there’s a serious risk of the equipment failing […]
Continuing development of the Merridale MX Series depot refuelling equipment sees the introduction of a stainless-steel high hose mast. “The correct length of delivery hose can be an advantage at the fuelling point, enabling greater flexibility, especially where space is limited,” explains sales director, Stephen Hannan. Fleet operators are setting higher standards for safety and […]
Many fleet operators using Merridale fuel management systems have now made the transition from fuel management software sitting on in-house computers to Merridale FuelWorks, a more flexible hosted (cloud-based) software solution. Here the customers’ data is processed centrally, and reports may be accessed using any device connected to the internet. In addition to the conversion […]
The correlation between fuel usage and carbon footprint is well understood and fleet operators understand the need to manage fuel usage to avoid waste. They are using management reporting systems such as Merridale FuelWorks, to fulfil this requirement by focussing on vehicle fuel performance. Ongoing development by Merridale has further enhanced these tools to enable […]
