Tri Star Energy, a prominent player in the retail and wholesale fuel sectors and operator of Twice Daily stores, faced a challenge as existing automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems at many sites within their network faced end-of-life and discontinuing support. With a large number of sites under management, the company needed to find a reliable, scalable, and cost-effective replacement.
Given the scale of this initiative, cost quickly emerged as an important factor. “Cost is always something we’re mindful of when we have the number of locations we have,” shared Clint Sweatt, a key leader in Tri Star’s infrastructure planning as Director of Environmental Compliance. As they evaluated alternatives, ProGauge MagLink LX Ultimate® from Dover Fueling Solutions® (DFS) stood out not only for its affordability but also for its total value.
After a detailed comparison, Tri Star Energy chose to standardize their ATG upgrades with MagLink LX Ultimate. The decision was influenced by several compelling advantages:
Cost-Effective Installation. MagLink LX Ultimate offers a significantly lower cost of installation compared to other ATG systems. This is especially impactful in retrofit scenarios, where cabling and conduit requirements add up quickly. With DFS’s VSmart module and Multi-Drop installation capabilities, Tri Star Energy reduced installation complexity and material costs. As Sweatt put it, “That’s an easy plus when customers realize, ‘If I go with the MagLink LX Ultimate, my cabling and electrical cost is noticeably less.’”
Unmatched Support. Unlike prior vendor experiences, DFS provided hands-on, responsive assistance from a dedicated technician – including on-site help, phone support and in-house training. Says Sweatt, “The support is like nothing I’ve ever had. He’ll pick up the phone, come out to the site, help my techs in the field, and run training classes in our Springfield office.”
Built-in Connectivity and Remote Access. MagLink LX Ultimate comes with remote connectivity at no additional cost—something that competing systems often offer with additional fees. This allows site operators to remotely access, manage, and troubleshoot gauges via PC or mobile devices, significantly reducing the need for on-site visits.
Reliability and Ease of Use. The intuitive touchscreen interface, powerful reporting tools, and system reliability quickly won over both Tri Star Energy staff and customers. The MagLink LX Ultimate console features precise algorithms to ensure sites are monitored 24/7. Tank static and continuous statistical leak detection (SLD and CSLD), as well as pressurized line leak detection (PLLD) are available as standard features. Advanced PLLD features monitor pressure in the product lines during fueling cycles and idle periods.
Through a timed and scaled transition to ProGauge MagLink LX Ultimate, Tri Star Energy is positioned for strong ATG management with reliable features, remote accessibility and affordability. The MagLink LX Ultimate is now the standard for Tri Star Energy’s operations as well as a growing number of their customers. “Nobody can get where I can get pricing-wise. When customers look at the numbers, we win every time—if they’re serious about buying a gauge,” – Clint Sweatt
Learn more about ProGauge MagLink LX Ultimate and other Dover Fueling Solutions tank gauging solutions. Learn more about Tri Star Energy.
