Fibrobec is popular with American companies that are increasingly adopting its eco-responsible products. Since 2011, the SpaceKap fiberglass service units built by Fibrobec have been popping up across the American business landscape.
Key Takeaways
- Cumberland Farms cut fuel use from 21 L/100km with Nissan NV vans to 16 L/100km after switching to SpaceKap-equipped Ford F-150s.
- Major companies including Enercon, Time Warner, Johnson Controls, and the US Navy have adopted SpaceKap service units.
- Ford invited Fibrobec to the SEMA Show to showcase a SpaceKap-equipped vehicle built with the Eco Trek Foundation.
Why are American companies switching to SpaceKap?
The SpaceKap is now considered an attractive and sustainable solution that meets corporate transportation needs: affordable commercial units with real safety features that are reusable and easily transferable to other vehicles in a fleet. Renowned companies such as Cumberland Farms, Enercon, REPower, Time Warner, Texas Border Patrol, Holmatro, Ingersoll Rand, Johnson Controls, the New York City Department of Transportation, and even the US Navy have chosen to trust the Beloeil company.
How much fuel did Cumberland Farms actually save?
For Cumberland Farms, a client since 2012, the choice of SpaceKap was simple. “After using Ford Transits, Nissan NV vans, and other split bodies with metal side panels that consumed a lot of fuel, we had to find a solution. Combining a SpaceKap with a Ford F-150 equipped with an EcoBoost engine is the recipe that has allowed us to achieve impressive fuel economy,” said Thomas Sansoucy, Cumberland Farms project manager, whose company owns 600 stores and 400 service stations across the United States.
According to data collected by the company, they now average 16 L/100km with SpaceKap, compared to 21 L/100km previously with the Nissan NV, a saving of about 1,326 liters of fuel per vehicle each year. For a fleet of ten vehicles running an average of 4,184 km per month, close to 50,208 km per year, that adds up to a significant fuel saving.
How is Fibrobec working with automakers directly?
Beyond private companies, Fibrobec is also working to interest US automakers in adopting SpaceKaps. Ford recently invited Fibrobec to attend the SEMA Show in Nevada. “Ford introduced a special vehicle manufactured in partnership with the Eco Trek Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with automakers to promote the use of renewable fuels and materials in the automotive, RV, and transport industries,” said Fred Albert, CEO of Fibrobec. The Ford Eco Trek vehicle was equipped with a special SpaceKap box, ready for adventure.
Vehicles built by Eco Trek use recycled materials: wheels, tires, door panels, seat covers, exhaust systems, and more. Eco Trek works with SEMA and its members to build and promote customized vehicles that respect the environment, presenting them at major events and using them for ecological and humanitarian projects across North and Central America.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much fuel did Cumberland Farms save by switching to SpaceKap?
Cumberland Farms went from 21 L/100km with Nissan NV vans to 16 L/100km with SpaceKap-equipped Ford F-150s, saving about 1,326 liters of fuel per vehicle each year.
Which companies use SpaceKap service units?
Companies including Cumberland Farms, Enercon, REPower, Time Warner, Johnson Controls, Ingersoll Rand, the New York City Department of Transportation, and the US Navy have adopted SpaceKap units.
What is the Eco Trek Foundation’s connection to SpaceKap?
Ford invited Fibrobec to the SEMA Show to showcase a SpaceKap-equipped vehicle built in partnership with the Eco Trek Foundation, which promotes renewable fuels and recycled materials in the automotive industry.
