03 November 2011
Automatic vehicle recognition systems to improve security and ease of operation. – due for release early 2012. Electronic interface to vehicle engine management system to transfer relevant information such as the odometer (distance travelled) data. Trials are in progress with launch scheduled mid 2012.
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03 November 2011
Diesel dispensers have been introduced for use with pressurised fuelling lines. Ideally, conventional diesel suction pumps should be located no more than 50 meters of the tank supply. Pressurised lines allow greater flexibility in the layout and design of logistic support centres, especially where vehicle movements and space are constrained. All versions of Merridale pumps [...]
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03 November 2011
The Merridale Super-speed pump is capable of deliveries up to 150 LPM. This pump has been developed to speed up fuelling of vehicles fitted with long range tanks for European operations. In the UK, fleet operators are now demanding the higher rate delivery speed to match their European competitors. For operators with mixed fleets of [...]
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03 November 2011
Merridale has introduced datakeys with version 3 encryption to prevent unauthorised duplication.
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03 November 2011
Another new feature allows drivers to preset the amount of fuel drawn for each transaction. This option has been requested by operators, who are actively managing fuel consumption to reduce costs and carbon emissions. Drivers can use this to optimise their vehicle loading in order to achieve best possible mpg economy performance.
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03 November 2011
For customers who prefer to use proximity keys as an alternative to existing data-keys, Merridale has introduced an option for read/write key fobs. Existing systems may be upgraded to accept the new keys and of course they can also be used in conjunction with existing data-keys if necessary.
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03 November 2011
Although located in Newcastle upon Tyne, pump and forecourt specialists, W O Silmon Ltd. does not confine its activities to the North East of England. Mike Silmon explains: “We will follow up any opportunities wherever we believe that we can put up a competitive bid. Currently we are refitting the fuelling facilities of a national [...]
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09 September 2011
Depot administrator Jayne Brown keeps a close watch over the fuel used by North Kesteven District Council’s fleet of refuse collection vehicles with the help of a Merridale fuel monitoring system. Prior to the introduction of Merridale, fuel management at the North Kesteven district council depot in Metheringham was basically a paper chase. Access to [...]
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09 September 2011
Recycling and waste disposal has become a major industry. It is no longer simply a matter of collection and dumping into landfill. Today waste is treated as a valuable resource and the output from the sorting plant is baled and shipped out to various approved destinations. And as in the case of all businesses, it [...]
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10 August 2011
Gamber Logistics of Ross-on-Wye has updated its depot fuelling facilities, replacing manual records with a Merridale Auditor GX monitoring system supplied by MIS Fuel Monitoring of Wolverhampton. The Merridale system records all fuelling transactions and transfers the data directly to the office computer. The investment includes Merridale FuelFX software which provides stock management and analysis [...]
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