Headquartered in Hartlepool, Your NRG has rapidly established itself as the UK’s number one independent fuel distributor since its inception in 2007. Through strategic expansion and the recent acquisition of Web Oil, the company’s distribution network covers a formidable portion of the UK. Your NRG now reliably serves the North East, Yorkshire, the Midlands, the South East, and the South West of England, plus extensive areas across Scotland, Wales, the Lake District, and Cumbria. Your NRG prides itself on delivering a wide range of domestic, commercial, agricultural, and marine fuels, offering unmatched reliability and reach to homes and businesses nationwide.
Chris Welch, Transport Director at Your NRG, has been a key figure in driving the company’s growth strategy. “We’ve always invested in market-leading customer service, communications, and fleet technology,” Chris said. “We have worked with MechTronic since 2007, but our journey with OptiMate began in 2020, when we first invested in the electronic metering system for our fleet.”
A commitment to automation and safety
Your NRG’s initial decision to partner with MechTronic was driven by the clear benefits of the OptiMate system. “After a demonstration of OptiMate, we felt that the automatic processes and contamination prevention measures were extremely beneficial,” Chris explained. “We have internal processes to prevent fuel contamination, but the fact that the system itself would not permit a contamination incident was a critical feature for us.”
Chris also highlighted the significant safety and efficiency gains from the automatic line change process. This automation saves time and provides a safer working environment by reducing the number of times a driver needs to walk back and forth to the vehicle to enact a process.
A growing partnership: from 34 to 96 OptiMates
The original case study, which detailed the initial 34 systems, is available to view online. Since that initial investment, Your NRG has seen continued success with the OptiMate system. In 2023, Your NRG had 34 OptiMate’s in operations, and this has now expanded to a total of 96 OptiMate electronic metering systems across their fleet. This impressive growth highlights the confidence Your NRG has in the technology and the value it provides to their operations.
The reason for their ongoing commitment to OptiMate is simple: “We are pleased with the service provided by MechTronic, and the system is easy for our drivers to operate,” Chris noted. The continued investment is a testament to the core benefits of automation, contamination prevention, and the significant efficiency gains that OptiMate consistently delivers. This allows Your NRG to maintain its focus on customer service while ensuring a safe, efficient, and technologically advanced fleet.