The Advantage of Buying in Bulk
"The biggest benefit to buying in bulk is that you will have your lubricant where you want it, when you want it, and without waste or strain." -Greg McAfee
Whether you are a farmer thinking about the upcoming planting season or the owner of a trucking fleet, now is a good time to consider the advantages of buying lubricants in bulk. In my mind, the biggest benefit to buying in bulk is that you will have your lubricant where you want it, when you want it, and without waste or strain.
Reduced Waste
Buying in bulk eliminates unnecessary waste by reducing packaging and scrap material accumulated when purchasing individual barrels or plastic containers. A bulk container also reduces product waste. Typically, there is an inch and a half of lubricant left in the bottom of a drum that cannot be removed. That product waste is compounded every time an employee fills smaller containers to move the oil to a work area. But a bulk storage unit is regularly refilled and can be placed conveniently in the work area, so that inch in the bottom is never wasted. Also, using a metered nozzle with a bulk oil system ensures the right amount goes in your engine without waste or spillage.
Improved Safety
Using bulk lubricant provides a safer work area for employees. Drums can weigh as much as 400 pounds. Moving these heavy barrels can be a safety hazard for employees. Keeping lubricants in a bulk storage container reduces empty drum clutter, which can be hazardous to employees. In addition bulk oil systems eliminate the increasing environmental concerns associated with empty oil drums.
Added Convenience
Dealing with individual drums makes it difficult to monitor lubricant levels, takes up storage space in your facility, and they are heavy and awkward to move. Investing in a bulk lubricant storage unit eliminates the need for oil drums, keeps the lubricants safely stored and makes access easier for employees.
Also, purchasing in bulk from Cenex® brand dealers means they will make it their responsibility to monitor your operation’s lubricant levels and refill your tank when it gets low. This gives peace of mind, knowing that it will be there when you need it. And having the lubricants delivered to your business eliminates the time and financial cost usually associated with buying lubricant by the drum.
CHS and the Cenex brand are dedicated to serving the needs of transportation, construction and agricultural communities. Visit our website to learn more about the lubricants we provide to these industries and find out how you can take advantage of the benefits of buying in bulk.
-Greg McAfee, CHS Director of Marketing for Lubricants