8 | Growth fuels success Waitomo has established 75 fuel stops, catering to retail customers in the North Island and the South Island, along with another 30 diesel stops for trucks. T T from page 6 Waitomo Group REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT “That goes back to disrupting the market, providing competition and sustainable fuel prices in every market – that’s putting dollars back in Kiwis’ pockets. Everyone is battling, and those dollars make a real difference, whether it’s paying a bill or the groceries.” Over the last decade, in addition to providing bulk fuel supply, on-site diesel supply and fuel storage solutions, Waitomo has established 75 fuel stops, catering to retail customers in the North Island and the South Island, along with another 30 diesel stops for trucks. All fuel stops are unmanned. “Our northern-most site is Paihia, and the southern-most sites are two in Invercargill. Most of our sites are in the North Island, but we’re looking at growing our business further into the South Island. We want to build sites where the people are, and create that network so that it can also cater to our commercial customers.” Simon says while there really hasn’t been any forecourt service for motorists in New Zealand for 20 years or so, the customers’ decision to use Waitomo when filling their tanks is based upon great pricing, great locations and the company being easy to use. “More and more people are looking for value, and for a company like Waitomo it’s our time to shine. We offer a consistently great price compared to our competitors, and that is what has been the secret sauce to opening all the sites and the growth we’ve enjoyed over the last two years. People trust and know that we will give the best price that we can. It’s even been acknowledged by the Commerce Commission that unmanned operations like Waitomo not only bring prices down when we enter a market, but keep prices down.” PEC develops and manufactures fuel dispensing solutions which are market leading in accuracy and efficiency. We also provide hi tech electronic manufacturing services for a range of industries. PEC are a family-owned New Zealand business, with a proud history spanning more than 80 years. The name PEC has always stood for quality, innovation and trust through reliability and delivery. We are a proven leader in the innovation and design of customer inspired technology solutions, with a strong focus on end-user needs. PEC’s Pinnacle range provides an innovative platform at the heart of your customer centric forecourt. Delivering the Customer Centric Forecourt Long-term solutions for future generations www.pec.co.nz +64 6 327 0060 Estate Planning and administration Trusts Property Corporate and Commercial Succession Now that’s probably something you’ve never heard a lawyer say. We listen more than we talk. Level 3, South Bloc, 19 Knox Street, Hamilton (07) 838 3333 reception@eth.co.nz Proudly supporting Waitomo Group
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