TOOLS , PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Power restored following Storm Arwen thanks to Forest & Garden Ltd and Aspen Fuel
hen Storm Arwen
W brought severe gale force winds to parts of the North East , several communities were left cut-off and without power . One of those determined to help was Managing Director of Forest & Garden Ltd , Gregor McArthur , who responded to a request from their local MP for support in the supply of emergency generators . With the assistance of some industry contacts , and supply of alkylate petrol from Aspen Fuel , Gregor and his team were able to restore power to more than 50 properties .
Hexham-based Forest & Garden Ltd offer the sale , supply and servicing of a broad spectrum of two and four stroke machinery , for the landscaping , contracting and construction industries . “ As soon as we saw the appeal we offered our services , and the response was a resounding ‘ yes please !’” explains Gregor , who is supported by a team of five . “ We contracted in some electrical engineers and sourced some additional generators , the vast majority of which would run on Aspen Fuel .”
“ With generators sitting outside of residential properties , Aspen was the ideal partner for the refuelling programme . As it doesn ’ t contain all the hazardous hydrocarbons of traditional pump fuel , Aspen provided the power with significantly reduced levels of pollution and noxious fumes which was so important . It ’ s really accessible can sizes , with a bespoke filler cap , also meant it was safe , convenient and flexible for the residents to store and use .”
When not assisting in recovery efforts , Gregor and his team utilise Aspen
Fuel in their workshop . “ I ’ ve used Aspen personally in various blends and formulations for more than 20 years so have seen first-hand the benefits that it can bring to both the operator and the machine . We use Aspen 2 and Aspen 4 for most repair and service jobs we undertake and , where we can , will supply any new machines with Aspen Fuel .”
As an Alkylate petrol , Aspen is virtually free from benzene , sulphur and many other harmful hydrocarbons along with being ethanol-free , meaning Aspen maintains engine performance and preserves the life of component parts which can be susceptible to failure . Gregor concludes , “ It ’ s always good to be able to demonstrate the benefits of Aspen to new audiences . In the recovery work for Storm Arwen , we must pass on a big thank you to the team at Anglo American Oil Company for ensuring we always had supply of Aspen where and when we needed it most .”
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