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How C-Stores Can Combat Fraud

19 Jul 2019, Posted by McPherson Oil in General

Retail fraud has grown exponentially in recent years.  In 2015, The Nilson Report stated that businesses lost nearly $22 million in credit and debit fraud. While, yes, a large number of that loss fell on e-commerce, brick and mortar retailers, including C-stores, still face fraud…

Preventing Oil Oxidation

01 Jul 2019, Posted by McPherson Oil in General

Oxidation occurs when the addition of O2 changes the chemical substance. Think about an apple – when you bite into an apple and leave it out, why does it turn brown? Oxidation. Oil isn’t immune to this process. Once a viable lubrication tool, the oil…

3 Ways to Optimize Oil Analysis

13 Jun 2019, Posted by McPherson Oil in General, Oil Tips

When it rains it pours, right? Does it ever feel like when one machine goes down. so does another? Or when one problem happens, it begins a domino effect? Problems tend to compound, and when one begins, you need answers fast to mitigate the uses….

Hydraulic System Maintenance

11 Jun 2019, Posted by McPherson Oil in General

Hydraulic systems power the moving parts of many kinds of industrial equipment. The lifeblood of your hydraulic system – the hydraulic fluid – requires four key areas of care to gain optimum service life. Also, to ensure proper function, periodic maintenance is important – and…

5 Reasons to Use Low Viscosity Fuel

17 May 2019, Posted by McPherson Oil in General

A lot of people in the trucking industry, from owner-operators to fleet managers, are hearing about the advantages of low viscosity engine oil and are wondering if they should make the switch.  What can you gain for your fleet by using low viscosity oil? 1….

By Rick Russo, Product Technical Advisor, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering* Measuring equipment performance and productivity is essential for any industrial business that wants to maintain a competitive edge. Though there are a variety of methods to gauge results, one prevailing industry measure of productivity is…

McPherson Oil gained national recognition by receiving ExxonMobil’s 2017-2018 Distributor Excellence recognition for Employee Engagement.  The Distributor Excellence award is part of the Circle of Excellence program which recognizes distributors’ outstanding performance in various areas.  Alecia LaFon, Director of Human Resources, was happy to accept…

Lubrication Means Preservation

29 Apr 2019, Posted by McPherson Oil in General

Your fleet is only as strong as its lubricants The right kind of lubricants can reduce downtime and added expenses. Check out this tip from Mobil Delvac. Here’s to keeping your equipment running strong in all conditions.   McPherson Oil has provided the southeast with…

Saving Energy in Plastics Processing

24 Apr 2019, Posted by McPherson Oil in General

As a plastics manufacturer, you expect your equipment to produce high-quality parts and products, unit after unit, whether you’re producing in long runs or short custom campaigns. It takes a lot of energy to produce those products and as many plant managers know, a lot…