Mobile Rust Control Business

2018 - Volume #BFS, Issue #18, Page #43

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Bob Lawrie and his son, Greg, started a mobile rust control business 34 years ago that has been so successful they’ve set up 37 other operators in their own franchised businesses.
  Pro-Fleet Care operators come to the farm to spray a special blend of chemicals for corrosion prevention onto vehicles and equipment. The application penetrates into hard-to-reach seams and crevices, according to Bob.
  “We spray the exterior trim, including door handles, mirrors, bumper rails, window trim, and so on,” he says. “We believe rust control should protect the entire vehicle, from the undercarriage, fenders, doors, door posts, hood, and trunk all the way up to the roof line. We’ve established this total process because we know that rust isn’t selective.”
  The company’s unique product displaces moisture as it protects and seals. It defies gravity as it creeps in all directions on surfaces, including over tar, wax and previous rust control products that have cracked and left the vehicle exposed. It also protects electrical wiring and components from corrosion, according to Lawrie.
  He points out that, in many cases, rust control treatment is only needed once a year, and the equipment owner benefits by increasing his private resale value.
  One client, a large Canadian wholesale nursery, says using Pro Fleet Care “is like regularly changing your vehicle’s oil. It’s a small cost when you compare the extended life of equipment.”
  Some of Pro-Fleet’s clients include tractor refurbishers, body shops owners, school bus operators, trucking fleets, government agencies, bus lines, farmers, construction companies, car rental agencies, and landscape companies.
  “When I started this mobile rust control operation 34 years ago, I thought it would make a great retirement business because I could be my own boss and work the hours I wanted to,” Bob says. “As it turns out, I’m especially happy that it lends itself to working with my son.”
  The investment required to become a franchise operator is in the $30,000 to $60,000 (Can.) range. In addition to a turnkey equipment package, this fee guarantees a variety of benefits, including assistance in establishing a client base, two weeks of intensive training, ongoing support, and exclusive protected territories.
  “There are no ongoing royalties and no costly storefront is required,” Bob points out. “This type of business provides low overhead and high profit potential.”
  Lawrie says the company charges flat rates for various types of vehicles such as $150 for pickups and $260 and up for highway trucks.
  We now have three dealers in the United States and franchisees are located in Canada, we have set up 37 units. Lawrie can work with anyone in the U.S. or Canada.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Pro Fleet Care, 51 Sundial Crescent, Dundas, Ontario, Canada L9H 7R6 (ph 905 667-8595; greglawrie@profleetcare.com; www.profleetcare.com).

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Mobile Rust Control Business SPECIALTY/SERVICES Bob Lawrie and his son Greg started a mobile rust control business 34 years ago that has been so successful they’ve set up 37 other operators in their own franchised businesses Pro-Fleet Care operators come to the farm to spray a special blend of chemicals for corrosion prevention onto vehicles and equipment The application penetrates into hard-to-reach seams and crevices according to Bob “We spray the exterior trim including door handles mirrors bumper rails window trim and so on ” he says “We believe rust control should protect the entire vehicle from the undercarriage fenders doors door posts hood and trunk all the way up to the roof line We’ve established this total process because we know that rust isn’t selective ” The company’s unique product displaces moisture as it protects and seals It defies gravity as it creeps in all directions on surfaces including over tar wax and previous rust control products that have cracked and left the vehicle exposed It also protects electrical wiring and components from corrosion according to Lawrie He points out that in many cases rust control treatment is only needed once a year and the equipment owner benefits by increasing his private resale value One client a large Canadian wholesale nursery says using Pro Fleet Care “is like regularly changing your vehicle’s oil It’s a small cost when you compare the extended life of equipment ” Some of Pro-Fleet’s clients include tractor refurbishers body shops owners school bus operators trucking fleets government agencies bus lines farmers construction companies car rental agencies and landscape companies “When I started this mobile rust control operation 34 years ago I thought it would make a great retirement business because I could be my own boss and work the hours I wanted to ” Bob says “As it turns out I’m especially happy that it lends itself to working with my son ” The investment required to become a franchise operator is in the $30 000 to $60 000 Can range In addition to a turnkey equipment package this fee guarantees a variety of benefits including assistance in establishing a client base two weeks of intensive training ongoing support and exclusive protected territories “There are no ongoing royalties and no costly storefront is required ” Bob points out “This type of business provides low overhead and high profit potential ” Lawrie says the company charges flat rates for various types of vehicles such as $150 for pickups and $260 and up for highway trucks We now have three dealers in the United States and franchisees are located in Canada we have set up 37 units Lawrie can work with anyone in the U S or Canada Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Pro Fleet Care 51 Sundial Crescent Dundas Ontario Canada L9H 7R6 ph 905 667-8595; greglawrie@profleetcare com; www profleetcare com

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