HOUSTON and MODESTO, CA - U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems has launched its first customized fleet card made from recycled plastic for its customer, Boyett Petroleum based in Modesto, Calif. The cards contain recycled content ranging from 25 percent to 100 percent. The alternative card materials perform equally to cards produced with standard plastic while providing a greener material to the card industry.
"Businesses today are seeking ways to implement environmentally friendly business practices," said Michael Oleniczek, senior vice president and program manager - U.S. Bank Fuel Solutions. "We are pleased to share this 'first' with our friends at Boyett and look forward to making recycled cards available to others in the fleet fueling community."
The recycled plastic card is being made for U.S. Bank by CPI Card Group, the Colorado-based global leader in commercial card production and services. U.S. Bank tested the cards for performance, durability, ink adhesion, lamination, die cutting and embossing. The alternative card materials performed as well as cards made from traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Providing fleet card customers an option for recycled plastic is just one way U.S. Bank works to provide its clients with green options. As another example of the company's commitment to environmentally sound business practices, U.S. Bank participates in the PayItGreen(TM) campaign, which educates consumers and businesses about the environmental benefits of choosing electronic billing, statements and payments. Learn more at www.payitgreen.org.
About Boyett Petroleum
Boyett Petroleum and B & W Petroleum currently operate thirty six retail sites using the brand names of Boyett Petroleum and KWIK SERV. Fourteen sites offer Pacific Pride Commmercial Fueling. Boyett Petroleum is also a distributor for Valero products throughout the State of California and Arco Products and ConocoPhillips in Northern California. Boyett Petroleum markets gasoline and diesel fuel throughout the State of California. Over 50 stations throughout the state are currently using Boyett's private brand, KWIK SERV. Visit Boyett online at www.boyett.net.
About U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems
U.S. Bank Voyager Fleet Systems Inc., based in Houston, is a leading provider of the universal fleet fueling and maintenance card for over 1.6 million vehicles. Specifically designed to serve the needs of any size fleet, Voyager issues the Voyager Fleet Card, accepted at over 230,000 retail locations in all 50 states and provides comprehensive fleet management information services to commercial businesses and government agencies. Visit Voyager online at www.usbank.com/voyagerfleet.
About U.S. Bank
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $282 billion in assets as of March 31, 2010, is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States. The company operates 3,025 banking offices in 24 states and 5,312 ATMs and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at www.usbank.com.
