2024 Impact Awards winner: Countryside Concrete Services

Gas station islands deteriorate over time, leaving them unattractive and in disrepair. 

Refurbishing them has been a costly, time-consuming proposition—one that required bringing in heavy equipment to tear up the existing gas station island. 

Also, it would take four to six weeks and retailers would lose revenue, as pumps were shut down during reconstruction. 

This method also generates a large amount of concrete debris to be dumped into landfills at a significant expense. 

Four years ago, Countryside Concrete Services came up with a less-costly alternative option to make fuel islands look brand new again. 

CEO Marco D’Alfonso and his cousin Augusto, who serves as president, created System 28 Wrap, a patented, modular system that uses stainless steel bands to wrap around the perimeter of the island. 

To finish, the upper surfaces are painted with a long-lasting, non-slip topcoat. It dramatically reduces waste and permits gas stations to remain open while the fuel islands are transformed. 

There’s no welding or hot work involved, making it a safer process. 

“It’s basically a makeover for gas station islands,” explains Marco. “It has less impact on the environment, less impact on customers, clients and retail operations from a cost perspective. It’s a better solution for all.”