Ralph Knower founded METCO in 1979, working out of a small garage and concentrating on servicing petroleum equipment and installing fueling systems. Today, METCO is still headquartered in Hillsboro, Wisconsin in a 10,000 square foot facility that is substantially larger than Ralph's garage. VEHICLE FUELING INSTALLATION
The design and installation of a vehicle fueling systems requires specialized knowledge of State and Federal rules, as well as a thorough understanding of the site requirements and performance needs. At METCO, we have built our success by understanding the complexities involved in such a construction project. Our turn-key approach provides complete services from planning/design - to construction - to service after construction is completed. METCO's team of experienced professionals believes that success is a result of open communication, responsive service, meeting schedules and remaining within the project budget. METCO's turn-key installations and upgrades include:
Retail fueling applications
Fleet fueling systems
Aboveground and underground tank systems
Dispensers and pumps
Tank removal and disposal
LED canopy light upgrades
Spill container replacements
Containment sump repairs
Concrete repairs
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION
METCO offers a variety of industrial and commercial installation services with our team of experts overseeing all aspects of the fueling project. We are able to deliver a full-service solution by providing the necessary project management team and on-site labor ensuring the contracted job is completed on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. Doing construction correctly means getting the details right. As a project owner or representative, you can rely on the METCO team to provide uncompromisable quality on design-build projects. We will work closely with your designated design consultant or team with firms we have long-standing professional relationships with and know to be fully capable of meeting your individual design requirements. METCO's design-build installations include:
Backup generators and boilers
Lube systems/Waste oil evac systems
Bulk storage
Hospitals and medical centers
Government and military facilities
Educational institutions
Airport and municipality facilities
Transportation and utilities
Agricultural and industrial
TANK REMOVALS
When the need arises to remove a storage tank from your property or business, METCO's environmental team should be your first call. With over 35 years of experience, we offer the most in-depth and cost-effective way to get those old tanks out of your way. We have cleaned, removed and disposed of thousands of tanks. We have also abandoned in place when authorized or required by site restrictions. METCO handles all aspects of the removal including permitting and notifications; soil and groundwater sampling; tank disposal; over-excavation; excavation backfilling; surface restoration; change in service notification and final report preparation. GREEN ENERGY
METCO has begun installing many new “Green” technologies at both retail and commercial fuel sites. We continue to build relationships with equipment manufacturers and industry leaders who are committed to growing with clean air and energy efficiency regulations, which allows us to provide a full line of equipment and installation critical to our customer’s success. METCO can assist you with:
LED (light-emitting diode) canopy light upgrades
DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) installations
CNG (compressed natural gas) systems
Alternative fuel systems such as E-85 and Bio-diesel
SERVICE REPAIR & UPGRADES
Our experienced and knowledgeable service team is committed to providing you a fast response at a fair price. With more than 35 years in the industry, METCO understands how an equipment breakdown can literally stop the flow of your business. That’s why we have technician’s on-call 24-hours a day, seven days a week – each carrying a large supply of common parts inventory in their service vans. This knowledgeable team experiences factory-certifications and training to keep them familiar with your equipment and ensure they are capable of providing you with the best knowledge base in the industry. Whether you require an upgrade, routine maintenance, on-site repair or emergency response, METCO delivers the peace of mind that comes from dealing with a single-source supplier committed to meet your every day needs. METCO's service repair and upgrades include:
24 Hour on-call response
Multiple dispatch points
Point-of-sale systems
Electronic & mechanical dispensers
Tank monitor systems
Card systems
Filter changes
Meter calibration
LED canopy light upgrades
Preventative maintenance programs
TESTING & COMPLIANCE
Today's regulatory environment, at both the state and federal levels, places ever-increasing demand on operators. When it comes to testing and compliance, METCO can help. Our long standing professional associations with inspectors not only keeps us up to date on new requirements but enable our people to address individual customer concerns. Our staff can automatically schedule annual and monthly AST and UST inspections, saving you time and money. And, as current regulations evolve, an ongoing relationship with METCO can ensure that you are up-to-date and "in compliance". METCO's testing and compliance services include:
Tank, line, and leak detection testing
Tank equipment functionality testing
Cathodic protection testing
Hose continuity testing
Meter calibration
Filter changes
AST/UST periodic compliance inspections
A/B operator compliance services
SALES & INVENTORY
Service parts are important. METCO understands that a key means to keep customers satisfied is quick repair of a product or system that has failed. To this end we stock enough service parts at appropriate points in the supply chain to guarantee you a high service level. Not only does each of our service technicians carry a large supply of common parts in their vans, we keep a fully stocked warehouse for cost effective over-the-counters sales with quick delivery. Consider us as your primary commodity resource. METCO's parts department provides:
Over-the-counter sales
Commodities
Special orders
Delivery or customer pickup
Discounts/promotions/special pricing
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
METCO's environmental division, located in LaCrosse, WI, offers our customers a wide array of services to assist them with the ever-increasing burden of environmental issues facing old gas stations. Formed in 1990, our environmental division's goals are to assist our clients comply with all state and federal environmental rules and laws without financial burden, make sure that the governmental rules and laws are fair and just, and achieve site closure to reclaim property values and investments. METCO's environment consulting services include:
Site assessments
Property assessments
Subsurface investigations
Remedial systems
PECFA, PetroFund ACCP
Brownfield projects
Geoprobe
Spill prevention, control, and countermeasure compliance (SPCC)
Emergency spill cleanup
SPILL CONTAINMENT
The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule includes requirements for oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response to prevent oil discharges to navigable waters and adjoining shorelines. The rule requires facilities to prepare, amend, and implement SPCC Plans. METCO's team of professionals can assist you with the development and implementation of these site specific plans.
