Certas Energy has marked the opening of its new wet depot with an official launch event, showing its continued commitment to providing a local and reliable service to Isle of Wight residents and businesses.
Certas Energy, the UK’s leading fuel distributor, has underlined its commitment to powering and heating Isle of Wight homes, farms and businesses by opening a new base in East Cowes.
The opening of the depot was marked with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Certas Energy’s local customers. The facility at the Whippingham Technology Park, which brings together an expert team with a combined 90 years of experience, cements Certas Energy as the go-to fuel supplier for the Isle of Wight.
1 of the key benefits to local people and businesses is that the depot is a wet depot, meaning that fuel is housed on-site. With the majority of the Island being off-grid, responsive, reliable fuel supply is critical to keep homes warm and businesses moving.
Thanks to this investment, on-Island supply and Certas Energy’s 5-strong tank fleet, customers can expect faster fuel delivery times than previously possible. The depot, which employs 7 members of staff, currently supplies kerosene, DERV and red diesel.
Boasting over 50 years of refuelling heritage, the company has had a presence on the island since 1969. 1st established under the Vectis Oils brand, it changed names a number of times, with Certas Energy taking over 10 years ago.
Business Account Manager Vickie Hyde, whose father Peter Grannum set up Vectis Oils, said:
“We are delighted with the new depot, and it represents an important investment in the community. People living on the Isle of Wight are like 1 big family and, having grown up on the Island, there’s nothing better than knowing we’re supporting local businesses, farms and residents.
Article continues below this advertisement “It was very special to welcome the local business community to the depot for our launch event, we can’t wait to further build on our reputation as a trusted, local supplier and mainstay of the Island community.”
“Whippignham Technology Park” aka local freight depot. Excellent investment, IWCouncil!
“With the majority of the Island being off-grid” some how I don’t think so a few areas do not have gas but they certainly have running water and electricity so hardly “off grid”
Did they not previously have a depot in East Cowes, which they closed not so long ago?
That was island fuels. Certas are a completely different company.
I might help make pricing a little more competitive?