The multi-award-winning company first began operating in 1973 and have become well known worldwide for being the long-standing principal sponsor of their hometown speedway team, the Parrys International Wolverhampton Wolves. Their first Merridale pump was installed as far back as 1997, with the current pump being fitted in 2012 and still operating reliably today. With the Black Country based coach operator remaining satisfied with their Merridale pump, they recently chose to upgrade the current system rather than replace it to include Merridale’s newest reporting software, FuelWorks.
We’ve had our Merridale pump for a fair few years and never had a problem with it. It still runs perfectly now, so I was hesitant to replace it when we decided we needed to have reporting software too. Thankfully, Merridale have been able to upgrade our existing kit to enable it to run the FuelWorks software.
James Parry of Parrys International said “It is so much easier to monitor the fleet and fuel now. We don’t have to rely on anyone’s handwritten notes anymore, we can see accurate reports and stock levels almost instantly. We are a lot less panicked these days now that we get alerts when the fuel levels might be getting low, and I’ve given login details to a few of the staff, so everyone is always in the know of what needs ordering and when.”
“We’ve had our Merridale pump for a fair few years and never had a problem with it. It still runs perfectly now, so I was hesitant to replace it when we decided we needed to have reporting software too. Thankfully, Merridale have been able to upgrade our existing kit to enable it to run the FuelWorks software.”
FuelWorks has become increasingly popular with Merridale’s current customers. Due to its ability to be accessed through a web browser on any device, FuelWorks gives the user complete flexibility and accessibility, eliminating the need for the software to be installed on a limited number of nominated devices. As well as FuelWorks, Merridale also offer other great packages to suit businesses who prefer to work on a closed network basis or only require access on certain computers.
Fleet operators who wish to upgrade existing Merridale equipment to use FuelWorks need not worry about replacing hardware to do so. Merridale can upgrade most existing systems to make them compatible with FuelWorks, no matter how old the system is.
Since 1994, Merridale has been producing built-to-order products using only the best, tried, and tested components. With all Merridale products designed in-house to achieve a minimum life of 10 years and meet strict ATEX standards, there is no compromise on build quality. The housing units on Merridale’s products are designed to ensure that internal components are easily accessible for maintenance and repair, as well as being easy to update rather than having to replace the whole system.
The software has been designed in-house by Merridale to be as user-friendly as possible, without sacrificing any functionality. Merridale also offers unrivaled levels of support and training, with initial training being available remotely, and a help desk on hand to offer ongoing support.
“We needed very little help and next to no training at all to get going! Everything about the software is pretty easy to use and self-explanatory. Following a quick call with the helpdesk, we knew exactly how to do what we needed to do and had everything setup and ready to use. FuelWorks is straight to the point and simple enough for anyone to get along with.”
FuelWorks allows multiple users to report on and monitor their environmental impact, fuel usage, costs and vehicle performance across multiple sites or tanks. It also has the capability to monitor tank levels and predict low stock, with email alerts being sent in such events.
To find out how a complete Merridale fuel management system and FuelWorks reporting package could benefit your company, contact Merridale on 01902 350 700 or visit www.merridale.co.uk.
