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U-GO Service Station Development.

ECL Group is upgrading service stations into the U-GO format, delivering end-to-end POS, fuel system, electrical and mechanical upgrades with on-site supervision for safe, reliable and high-performance operations across New Zealand.

Our Technology teams are driving the transformation of existing sites into the U-GO format.

As Point of Sale systems and fuel pumps undergo critical upgrades at strategic locations, ECL delivers comprehensive electrical, electronic, mechanical, and project management expertise, infrastructure-grade solutions built for reliability and performance.

We go beyond engineering.

Dedicated site supervisors and permit specialists ensure flawless execution, maintaining safety, efficiency, and schedule integrity at every phase.

With ECL leading the technical execution, the U-GO launch is engineered for success.

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Mission Critical Data Centre.

The nature of a mission critical data centre, typically housing data for Government and large corporate clients means all risks associated with reliable backup generator power need to be mitigated to ensure continuity of service.

The nature of a mission critical data centre, typically housing data for Government and large corporate clients means all risks associated with reliable backup generator power need to be mitigated to ensure continuity of service.

The Challenge

The nature of a mission critical data centre, typically housing data for Government and large corporate clients means all risks associated with reliable backup generator power need to be mitigated to ensure continuity of service.

Stored diesel fuel is susceptible to microbial contamination (often referred to as “Diesel Bug”) due to the unavoidable presence of water and bacteria.

It is vital that the elements which cause contamination are removed to ensure generators receive pristine fuel at all times. Traditional treatments rely on the use of biocides can lead to the development of resistant strains of bacteria.

Left unmanaged, backup power failure can result in irrecoverable loss and disruption to business continuity. ECL Group was commissioned to install their FuelTender system to mitigate this risk.

ECL Group Solution

Fuel polishing equipment was installed to remove the causes of contamination on a permanent basis. The unit cycles fuel removing water, particulates and destroy the bacteria, yeasts and fungi to remove the risk of contamination.

This customers site has 3 x 1.8 MW Caterpillar V16 Generators with the ECL installed fuel polishing equipment to protect each 20,000 litre storage facility, ensuring pristine fuel is available at all times.

Critical Outcome

Independent laboratory tests fully validate the systems performance to provide an assurance of contaminant free fuel and reliable generator running.

As a critical service provider, ECL Group Fuel Systems can be relied on to provide proven solutions to clients fuel management needs.

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BP New Zealand Implements Hassle Free POS System.

BP New Zealand required 100 sites across New Zealand to be upgraded to a new global point of sale system, without disruption to customers or trading activities.

BP New Zealand required 100 sites across New Zealand to be upgraded to a new global point of sale system, without disruption to customers or trading activities.

The Challenge

BP New Zealand required 100 sites across New Zealand to be upgraded to a new global point of sale system, without disruption to customers or trading activities.

The client also required the highest standard of system installation so as to lower future maintenance costs.

ECL Group Solution

ECL Group was the chosen business partner to implement the Point of Sale (POS) system and install all peripheral devices throughout New Zealand.

The project required comprehensive site by site planning with 100% accuracy and site operational performance required.

Every installation was completed on time without business interruption. Most site activities were undertaken outside normal business hours to avoid disruption to trading activities.

Client Outcome

BP sites throughout New Zealand continued to trade seamlessly and the new installation has substantially lowered operating costs.

Detailed planning and future proofing has allowed for system changes and future site alterations to occur without further disruption.

ECL Group now supports all BP site systems throughout New Zealand and AustraliaAustralasia from its 24 Hour Help Desk, based in Wellington.

ECL Group’s experience and performance in these markets, has lead to the supply of field support services to BP across Australia.

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Z Energy implements world class POS System.

Triquestra and ECL Group join forces to support companies seeking continuous innovation of the customer experience.

The Challenge

Z Energy is the first company to benefit from the Triquestra and ECL Group partnership. With ECL Group as its technology install and support partner, Z have completed the rollout of Triquestra’s Infinity retail management system to its 200 Z branded retail sites across New Zealand.

ECL Group Solution

ECL Group undertook staging, testing and installation of the system. The platform was designed to allow Z to be more customer responsive and innovative, while achieving more efficient operating costs.

ECL Group General Manager, Andrew Pearce, said the partnership with Triquestra offers a collaborative and outcome-focused approach for clients, with well-planned and executed services as demonstrated by the success of the Z rollout.

Z continue to be impressed by the high level of software quality of Infinity both in terms of the core product and customisations, and are looking forward to working with Triquestra and ECL Group on an exciting roadmap of future initiatives.

Seamless implementation was required with zero impact on trading activities. The focus of system design was to radically improve the customer experience at Z Energy sites.

Critical Outcome

Infinity gives Z the ability to manage its 60 million transactions annually across 360 point of sale lanes more effectively, working with front-line staff to make serving customers even easier.

Z Site Systems Manager, Vance Anderson, said ECL Group and Triquestra developed an upgrade process which minimised site downtime, in many cases to less than one hour.

“For a technology replacement project of this scale and complexity, the upgrade has been incredibly smooth,” he said. “Our site staff love the new system, particularly the speed with which they were able to hit the ground running with using the POS.”

Integral to the success of the Z rollout was Triquestra’s training of ECL Group technicians as Infinity Certified Engineers. 

The newly-formed partnership enables ECL Group to provide their clients with a fully-integrated deployment and first level support across Australia and New Zealand.
ECL Group manage site maintenance and IT infrastructure needs for Z from its 24 Hour Help Desk, based in Wellington.

Responsive field technical operations are also coordinated nationally from this single point of contact.

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