SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, August 10, 2011 – Wright Express
Corporation (NYSE: WXS), a leading global provider of business payment
processing and information management solutions to the U.S. commercial and
government fleet industry, today announced that it has entered into an
agreement with Merit Builders, Inc. as the first to accept the Wright
Express Universal Fleet Card for electric vehicle (EV) charging. The
relationship comes at a time of increasing interest for EVs, particularly in
the federal fleet, due to mandates by the U.S. General Services Administration
(GSA) requiring all new federal vehicle purchases to be alternative-fueled
vehicles by 2015, and ultimately reducing the country’s dependence on oil.
As a nationally recognized, independent erector with a
commitment to renewable energy sources, Merit Builders has developed products
that will enable the charging of government vehicles to be a simple and
efficient process for the user, while simultaneously providing the reporting
requirements the GSA is accustomed to. Together with Merit Builders,
Wright Express recently demonstrated use of its Universal Fleet Card at one of
Merit’s Charging Stations during the GSA Sustainable Development Conference in
Washington, D.C. in June.
“We are extremely pleased with the traction we’ve made to
date in the development and certification testing of the Wright Express cards
at our EV erg-Go charging station,” said David Gochenaur, COO of Merit
Builders. “Similar to Wright Express, we are deeply dedicated to our
customers and it’s exciting to be the first to partner in providing enhanced
offerings for fleets with EVs.”
Establishing a relationship with Merit aligns with Wright
Express’ goal to expand its network to accommodate all types of vehicles.
Additionally, GSA Fleet, providing quality vehicles and efficient and
economical fleet management services to over 75 participating federal agencies
since 1954, is a Wright Express fleet card customer.
“We are actively in discussions with other EV charging
companies, and especially those working with GSA, given our shared focus in the
growing area of alternative fuels,” said David D. Maxsimic, Executive Vice
President of Sales and Marketing at Wright Express. “By teaming up, we broaden
our acceptance network for our commercial and government fleet customers and
streamline their payment and information management solutions – all of which
makes it easier for those on the GSA schedule to achieve their goals.”
About Merit Builders
Merit Builders, Inc. is a nationally recognized metal
building erector. In 2009 the company created a new division that focuses
on the infrastructure development of EVs. This division has been named
Erg-go.
The Erg-go product line ranges from stand alone EV chargers,
to fleet size solar covered canopies with EV charging built in. The
Erg-go products are all listed on Merit Builder’s GSA schedule, contract
#GS-071-0218x schedule 056.
About Wright Express
Wright Express (NYSE:WXS) is a leading provider of
value-based, business payment processing and information management solutions.
The company’s fleet, corporate and prepaid payment solutions provide its more
than 350,000 customers with unparalleled security and control across a wide
spectrum of business sectors. The company’s subsidiaries include Wright Express
Financial Services, Pacific Pride and Wright Express International, including
Wright Express Prepaid Cards Australia and Wright Express Fuel Cards Australia.
Wright Express and its subsidiaries employ more than 850 associates in six
countries. For more information about Wright Express, please visit wrightexpress.com.
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