Mansfield Oil Launches ColdPro
National Cold Flow Diesel Program Cuts Winter Fuel Costs 10-30 Cents Per Gallon
Large government and commercial fleets benefit from improved winter operability and reduced fuel costs thanks to Mansfield ColdPro, the first cold flow solution with national scope. This winter, customers have already saved over $4.4 million.
Chicago, IL “ February 3, 2009 “ Mansfield Oil, today announces a comprehensive solution for national fleets hurt by high winter fuel costs. Compared to the cost of using #1 diesel or kerosene, companies who use Mansfield ColdPro can save from 10 to 30 cents per gallon on their winter diesel fuel. The new program has been welcomed by over 200 customers including PepsiCo and Allied Waste.
ColdPro is a national approach to optimizing your winter fleet fueling costs, says Mark Mixon, program director at Mansfield Oil. œWe have validated the program in the harshest conditions with our beta clients, and they saw savings between 10 and 30 cents per gallon. ColdPro also improves cetane, so engines start more easily and run more reliably in subzero weather.
Commercial and government fleets that operate in conditions below 15 degrees Fahrenheit face challenges as diesel fuel gels and clogs fuel filters. Local fuel managers use a host of solutions to mitigate the problem, from fuel heaters to cold flow additives and large diameter fuel filters. No integrated national solution existed until ColdPro”it is the only cold weather program with national reach. Since the program's launch this season, ColdPro customers have used 22 million gallons of winterized fuel across 1,000 sites, racking up savings of over $4.4 million.
The Mansfield ColdPro program achieves success where other cold flow improvement methods fall short because of its unique chemistry, which is matched to the specific pipeline and terminal fuel specifications in each market area. œWe profile the conditions that each fleet operates within, taking into consideration temperatures, weather patterns, weather emergencies, altitude and other factors that affect performance. Then based on these local factors, we create a custom cold weather diesel fuel that's cost effective and reliable. ColdPro maintains quality with monthly performance tuning, tank monitoring, routine sampling and testing program, and 24/7 personal support for fleet managers and operators.
We're proud of ColdPro, the latest addition to our family of powerful enterprise solutions that help organizations better control their fuel costs, says Doug Haugh, executive vice president at Mansfield. A recognized leader and innovator in the downstream petroleum industry, Mansfield Oil delivers 2 billion gallons of fuel a year from over 900 supply points across the country.
About Mansfield Oil
Ranked #66 by Forbes, Mansfield Oil defines the next generation of downstream oil company, delivering a disciplined approach to fuel services across 49 states from over 900 supply points. Founded in 1957, the company has enjoyed double digit growth for three decades. Mansfield Oil focuses on optimizing and controlling fuel-related costs with local service, nationwide. The company annually delivers 2 billion gallons of fuel to corporations, fleets, retailers, convenience stores and government agencies that demand the best value from a reliable fuel supplier and a strong return on investment from fuel systems. Mansfield Oil was recently honored as a Platts Global Energy Award Finalist and has headquarters in Gainesville,Georgia, with offices in Denver and Chicago.
