PrOdUCt NEwS 12 Gilbarco expands pump tV coverage Gilbarco Veeder-Root and its digital media partner Outcast Media are taking their fuel-pump TV system nationwide, according to an announcement. Gilbarco is based in Greensboro and makes fuel pumps and retail systems for gas stations around the world. The system developed with California-based Outcast Media is called Applause TV and it provides entertainment programming and marketing designed to lure gas pumpers into the station's convenience store. The monitors are integrated into the pumps and programming includes content from CBS, ABC and Comedy Central among others. The program was introduced in 20 large markets last fall but is now being made available nationally because of its success, the companies said. EasyFuel boosts oil and gas with e-payment solution EasyFuel Limited, a new Nigerian company engaged in the provision of e-payment solutions in the downstream oil and gas sector, has launched a new range of products. This new system will eliminate the use of cash in buying fuel at filling stations across the country in line with global trend towards cashless solutions. With these new solutions, a customer may purchase fuel with simply a bank card or any of EasyFuel's proprietary e-payment products, SpeedPass, Sprint or e-Go which may be installed in the vehicle or issued as contact-less fobs. The EasyFuel system also accepts bank-issued Automated Teller Machine (ATM) debit and credit cards thereby enabling customers to pay for their fuel electronically from their current and checking bank accounts. E&S welcome thai visitors E&S Environmental with their sister company Flowco Ltd (Thailand) were delighted to assist the Thai Government in an exchange of ideas leading to amendments on local regulations to enhance safety at petrol stations in Thailand. E&S Environmental organised a seminar venue in Oxford, speakers were Mark Calvert MD for Adler & Allan, Nobby Clark Chairman of E&S Environmental and principal speaker Dr. Philip Nathan Head of R&D for A&A. E&S spoke on issues relating to biofuels and precision tank testing using MassTech technology, starting a lively debate followed by questions on all aspects of petrol station safety measures and storage of biofuels. All text on this page is submitted and written by suppliers. Please email product news to editor@erpecnews.com wayne to encourage more Flex-Fuel pumps Wayne has announced its incentive program for distributors in conjunction with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council's (ICMC) Flex-Fuel Pump Program. The Flex-Fuel Pump Program is a cost-sharing program that provides funding to fuel retailers to help offset the costs of flex-fuel pumps. Flex-fuel dispensers allow consumers to choose the particular blend of ethanol they wish to use to fuel their vehicles The ICMC Flex-Fuel Pump Program offers Petro Vend celebrates 50 years in fuel-controls OPW Fuel Management Systems, part of OPW Fueling Components and one of the world's leaders in the design and manufacture of tank gauges and automated fuel-control systems, is proud to announce its celebrating 50 years in the fuel controls industry. Originally founded tokheim launches new commercial fleet offering Tokheim has announced that it is launching a range of new products and speciality services for the commercial fleet marketplace. A multimillion-euro investment in research and development plus a new dedicated team of commercial experts will now provide specialist products and services worldwide. The new suite of products, called DiaLOG, has been designed with commercial fleet customers in mind; these include transport and bus OPw FMS appoints Engineering Manager, Product development OPW Fuel Management Systems, a business unit of OPW Fueling Components, announced that it has named Joe Dowling as Engineering Manager, Product Development. In this new position, Dowling will be responsible for co ordinating resources for new product development and will report directly to Tony Mills, New structure for the sales organisation at Hectronic Hectronic is setting the course towards the future with the restructuring and the expansion of the sales network. The aim of the company is to be able to react even more flexibly to market challenges. Furthermore, the realigned organisation ensures far more customer proximity and a higher degree of customer loyalty. The regional sales staff can now respond in LatESt NEwS, EVENtS, JObS ONLINE – www.PEtrOLPLaza.COM eligible fuel retailers grants that equate to 50 percent of cost or US $ 20 000, whichever is less, for a Flex-Fuel pump, hardware and storage tank, or for the cost of converting an existing conventional fuel dispenser to an ethanol-blender. The ICMC program is open to both new and existing fuel retailers in Indiana. Wayne is providing additional incentives to the ICMC grant funding through the Wayne distribution channel. in 1961, Petro Vend led the way in fuel-control system innovations during its first few decades of existence. Then, in 1988 Petro Vend was acquired by OPW Fueling Components, but was marketed as the leading fuel-control systems brand. Following the acquisition, OPW also acquired EMCO Electronics in 2002 and combined its fuel-control operations under the newly created OPW Fuel Management Systems business unit. companies as well as the emergency services. Remco Rengers, Business Development Manager Commercial Fleet said, “Although we have strong experience at a local level, it is the first time that Tokheim has launched a true Europe wide range of products and services specifically tailored for commercial fleet. Our new model also benefits from the synergies with our pan-European maintenance, service and construction network.” Director, Engineering & Product Development. Prior to joining OPW, Dowling held the position of product line manager at MITEQ / MCL Inc., Bolingbrook, IL. In this role, he managed a core team of electrical, mechanical and power supply engineers engaged in the development of multiple indoor high power amplifiers. more detail to individual requirements and the needs of the clients than was possible with the previous structure. “With the new organisation we hope to achieve more customer proximity and local presence. Furthermore, it will be more efficient in managing and focussing the sales power”, Stefan Forster, Hectronic GmbH, Managing Director said.
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