The milestone system, built for WCF Group as part of an ongoing fleet expansion programme, features a one-off green metering head created to mark the occasion. The Leeds-based manufacturer says the milestone reflects a decade of growth for a system designed to support contamination-free delivery, improve operational efficiency and simplify driver workflows.
“Zero compromise” on fuel quality
For WCF Group, the latest delivery continues a long-term investment in delivery assurance and fuel quality. Following commissioning of the new unit, the business will have 14 OptiMate systems in service, with a further five scheduled for build later this year.
Paul Green, General Manager of Operations at WCF Chandlers, said: “We chose OptiMate because its automated features and built-in contamination prevention provide a level of security that is invaluable. It’s a proactive measure that gives us absolute confidence in every drop of fuel we deliver.”
Brad Wilkie, Managing Director of MechTronic, added: “Reaching 1,000 systems is a testament to the trust our customers place in OptiMate every day. It is particularly fitting that this milestone truck belongs to WCF Group. Their commitment to fuel integrity and proactive contamination prevention aligns perfectly with the core mission of the OptiMate system.”
The cover image for Fuel Oil News May issue captures the presentation at EXPO, featuring (left to right) Paul Green, General Manager of Operations at WCF Chandlers; Ryan Creaser, Technical Sales and Service Engineer at COBO Ltd; Ben Firth, Sales Engineer at MechTronic and Phil Murray, Chief Executive Officer of WCF Ltd and outgoing UKIFDA President.
Since its launch 10 years ago, MechTronic has marked key milestones with exclusive colour editions: the 500th system in Red, and now, this 1,000th unit in celebratory Green. The signature “Blue” head remains the standard for fleets across the UK and Europe,
Also on display at the event was an Oil 4 Wales tanker fitted with OptiMate technology. As the first distributor to adopt the system a decade ago, its continued use demonstrates the growing role of automation and metering technology in improving delivery accuracy, reducing contamination risk and supporting operational standards across the sector.
Image credit: WCF & Mechtronic
