OREANDA-NEWS. On August 21, 2009 Two filling stations under TM Gefest have opened in Kharkov. The gas stations controlled by Parallel are located opposite each other on the Simferopol to Moscow highway, near Losk car market. They open up new opportunities for local motor-car enthusiasts as well as for long distance truck drivers and transit drivers. Now there are four filling stations operating under TM Gefest and seventy Parallel filling stations and complexes in all, reported the press-centre of SCM.

Speaking about the opening of new filling stations in Kharkov Dmitriy Kulik, Director of Parallel, noted that the company did not stop realization of long-term development strategy despite the on-going crisis. Parallel continues to invest much in extension of own filling stations network by giving equal attention to each brand. In Kharkov TM Gefest has strong positions and is associated with high-quality products. For this reason we chose this brand to continue our warm relationships with Kharkov consumers", he said.

The gas stations began operating after complete modernization and replacement of operating theatre equipment. The stations meet the latest fire and environmental safety requirements. In addition to traditional gasoline A-95 and diesel fuel new filling stations have the whole range of Perfekt brand fuel (Perfekt 92, Perfekt 95 и Perfekt Diesel) with multi-functional detergent additive Keropur produced by German Concern Basf. Perfekt fuel complies with the European quality standards and emission regulations Euro 3 and Euro 4. For consumers' convenience stations are equipped with a bank wire transfer system and accept fuel coupons and cards.

Parallel provides full control over the petrol products it sells within the network. The company has own accredited quality laboratory, which includes stationary and mobile laboratories. Technical equipment of the laboratories allows to ensure special control over the fuel quality similar to European control.

New filling stations have joined the Card Blunsh loyalty program for retail clients. Among the program participants are filling stations under TM Parallel, Gefest, Pitstop and Donbassnefteprodukt. Participants of the program get additional bonuses, which can be exchanged for goods and services.