THE BOX: A mobile service station for safe and profitable expansions
Caldereria Terns product is the latest to serve a market trend that capitalizes on dynamic business models and flexibility for the African region.
Planning an expansion into new remote areas where there is no competition can be a double-edge sword for fuel retailers. While a certain location has the potential to be become a game changer for the company’s business, encouraging drivers to visit a region or filling the need for a gas station, it also presents a risk due to the high investment that is needed. This risk amplifies as the geography becomes more rural and challenges around supply worsen.
Parts of the African continent certainly present this type of challenge as brands look for new locations to move into. That’s where Caldereria Terns becomes the ideal partner, providing a safety net for investments with its reliable and adaptable line of services. With its THE BOX Container Service Station, a mobile fueling service, it offers a reliable asset for retailers who seek to bet on rural development, improving communication and transport as well as keeping illegal dealers at bay.
What’s in THE BOX
THE BOX is a compact mobile fuel installation for the storage and supply of fuel to vehicles, built according to the overall criteria of Petroleum Product Installation Regulations. It allows a fast and safe installation in order to be operational as fast as possible. Built for easy transportation, the service also allows operators to relocate their stations if there is an area with more potential.
The structure consists of a 40’ HC Container Rockwool insulated, protected by 40m3 cubic double wall tank, with two compartments, thermal insulation and internal lining. It’s equipped with two double selling dispensers WAYNE HELIX 1000 covered by roller shutter doors to facilitate its accessibility, a distribution board that can be digitally managed and a gauging console for automation. If the station is transported to an area with extreme weather conditions, the technical office is equipped with AC to ensure a safe and fresh workspace for pump attendants.
Caldereria’s flagship product is built according to European safety standards, ensuring the safety of the workers on site and an environmentally friendly installation. Without the need excavation, a flat surface is enough for mobile stations to start their operations after an easy and fast installation. It’s also made to order and customizable, so any customer can adjust the specifics of the product in order to fulfill its needs the best way possible. The fully autonomous Mobile Fuel Station can be commissioned in just a few hours, an express service that adapts to the client’s needs and business dynamics.
Opportunities in the region
"Our customers are very satisfied with the quality and reliability of THE BOX, but what they are most happy with is the high profitability, some have recovered the investment in less than 6 months," said Xavier Terns, Managing Director of Caldereria Terns.
The company has accumulated an experience of more than 10 years in Africa, after establishing its first operation in 2010. It has built approximately 60 units in 11 different countries, mostly in the West Africa territory. Its last contract was with one of the major oil companies in Zambia, solidifying its presence based on top quality services and expertise for its clients. The popularity of mobile fuel stations has been a major advantage for the development of its business model while helping its partners in fulfilling their respective objectives for expansion.
Mobile refueling stations play a key part in the growth of the continent’s top industry players, ensuring safe investments and dynamic operations, opening a new horizon of business opportunities. Whether companies use them temporarily, for rent, B2B negotiations or military operations, it’s impact and potential are undeniable.
Improve your business today by implementing THE BOX Service Station. Find out how to order a customizable unit contacting Caldereria Terns at www.thebox.cat.