www.truckandtrack.com Autumn 2022 Truck and Track 45 FUEL MANAGEMENT Robust fuel management systems from Merridale Fuel management system hardware needs to be rough, tough and reliable. They are normally situated in hostile environments around your fuel pumps, open to all weathers and activated by drivers that are usually in a hurry. Whilst many companies quite rightly concentrate their buying decisions around the data generated by their fuel management software, too often buying decisions neglect the consideration of how well the fuel management hardware can stand up to the rigors of a commercial fuelling station. Buying a Merridale fuel management system is a safe bet. With its FuelWorks web-based reporting package, Merridale has already proved to offer one of the most comprehensive packages available. After almost 30 years of experience concentrated on the production of fuel management systems and with a database of over 4000 fuel management sales, including many successful applications in coastal areas, quarries, building sites and other unfriendly locations, Merridale systems have also proved time and time again that they can stand up to everything that is thrown at them. The Merridale MX range is the latest offering from Merridale and continues to perform to the highest standards. Some of the key features include: ■ Stainless steel cabinets with built-in inner doors ensure that there are no issues regarding structural rusting, warping, rain and frost ingress, and tampering. ■ Individual bypass switches for each pump under lock and key to ensure that fuel can be always drawn even in the event of hardware failure. ■ Backlight displays that only activate when the driver/fueller activates the unit to ensure that the management system does not advertise itself as a target for vandals during periods of closure etc. ■ Data is stored in non-volatile memory without the reliance on unreliable battery backups. ■ Option for contactless RFID access without the need for vulnerable tag slots prone to failure or blocking. ■ Public service metal keypads that operate reliably rather than using plastic coated touch keypads that are often subject to wear and damage with extended use. All packages are designed, developed and built in-house by Merridale using only the best tried and tested components and come with a 10-year design and continuity pledge. This means fleet operators can be certain that their Merridale fuel management system will perform consistently and reliably for many, many years. All equipment within theUK is supported after installation and, for those very rare occasions where a problem occurs, Merridale has a reputation for taking responsibility for the completion of repairs in far better times than the industry average, with a first-time fix ratio better than 99%. If you are concerned that your choice of fuel management system may not be fit for your purpose, please contact the Merridale sales office on 01902 350700 or contact sales@merridale.co.uk. Meet the new addition to the Merridale sales team The new-look Merridale sales team, following Paul Russell’s promotion to National Sales Manager last year, has recently welcomed a new regional sales engineer, Will Rushforth. When discussing the new appointment, Paul said, “Will joins us with a strong manufacturing background and plenty of key sales attributes. We have bought Will on board to maintain and further strengthen Merridale’s place in the market and I have every faith that Will’s energy and eye for project management will see him achieve many successes at Merridale. Will covers the North of the UK and has already developed several key relationships. We welcome him on board as an essential addition to Merridale’s newly shaped sales team.” Will Rushforth – Sales Engineer I joined Merridale eight months ago and, from the day of my interview, I knew Merridale was the company I wanted to work for. Merridale has a strong company ethos, there are no cold calling / hard sales techniques, and all our enquiries are organic. This is due to Merridale being one of the leading brand names in the fuel management industry. My previous experience has always been in procurement and inventory control positions, so a sales role was a new field for me. I was excited about the new challenge and to be able to develop a wider skill set. The best thing about my role is helping our customers find the right fuelling solution, tailored to their needs. I enjoy being on the road and meeting different people each day, which also helps build strong customer relationships. Since starting I have grown into my role, and I have had lots of on-the-job training from Paul and Stephen who have a wealth of experience in this field. I feel I have settled in with the team well and, since my first day, I have had help and support from all areas of the business. I would like to say thank you to all the team here at Merridale for making me feel so welcome.
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