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Cain Markings claim Aspen Fuel to be the perfect choice for a clean working environment
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Fuel to power their business just six months after opening in 2017 , Cain Markings now claim to be firm believers of the product and the benefits it brings to the operator , their machinery and the surrounding environment . Fuelling a range of 2 and 4-stroke equipment for sports maintenance and line marking , Owner Sam Cain explains how efficiency and reliability have improved saving the team time and reducing costly repair bills !
Young GMA Board Member Sam Cain founded Cain Markings alongside his parents six years ago , the three-strong team providing a range of contract services to commercial customers in Hertfordshire and across the South East . “ We were undergoing training on some new equipment with High Five Training who asked us whether we ’ d considered using Aspen Fuel ” explains Sam . “ The first thing I thought was the advantage of Aspen 2 being pre-mixed which eliminates the risk of getting the ratios wrong but the more I read , the more benefits I discovered , and it quickly became a no-brainer . We ’ ve never looked back .”
Being virtually free from sulphur , benzene and other solvents means Aspen Alkylate Fuel burns cleaner , reducing harmful emissions - important for many businesses , but a necessity for Sam who delivers a large number of contracts in schools and other enclosed environments . “ The reduction in pollution and smell is a major plus and makes for a much more pleasant environment for the operator and those in and around the worksite .”
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The first thing I thought was the advantage of Aspen 2 being pre-mixed which eliminates the risk of getting the ratios wrong but the more I read , the more benefits I discovered , and it quickly became a no-brainer .
“ We ’ re using Aspen in all of our petrol equipment including blowers , strimmers , hedge cutters and some of our ride-on artificial turf equipment .” He continues , “ The majority of our work is conducted between the spring and autumn which sometimes means our kit will spend periods of the year in storage . Because Aspen is ethanol-free , we find that we can get equipment out after being dormant for months and it will still start first-time .”
“ That extends more generally to the overall health of our machines . We definitely see fewer engine-related issues and , when we do , as soon as we tell the mechanic we use Aspen they allbut eliminate it being a fuel problem .”
Sam purchases the Alkylate Fuel from Hertfordshire Garden Machinery , adding convenience and control to their supply . “ We easily keep track of how much we ’ re using which helps us with budgeting etc .” He concludes , “ We tell other contractors about the benefits and as soon as people try it , then see exactly what we mean … Even down to the can and automatic stopping nozzle which reduces spillages – it ’ s great !” www . aspenfuel . co . uk
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