PROdUcT NewS All text on this page is submitted and written by suppliers. Please email product news <strong>to</strong> edi<strong>to</strong>r@erpecnews.com 14 johnson controls wins Omani contract Johnson Controls has secured the facility management contract <strong>to</strong> manage and maintain 400 <strong>Shell</strong> filling stations in Oman. In March <strong>20</strong>11 Johnson Controls announced its partnership with <strong>Shell</strong> <strong>to</strong> manage and maintain 12 000 sites over 27 countries, the Oman agreement adds <strong>to</strong> that. “The Johnson Controls team are looking forward <strong>to</strong> delivering services <strong>to</strong> <strong>Shell</strong> retail and commercial sites in Oman. We will provide improvements in health and safety, security and environment, and operational excellence <strong>to</strong> help <strong>Shell</strong> deliver the best possible cus<strong>to</strong>mer experience in the country,” said Julie Kimble, Johnson Controls Global Account Leader for the <strong>Shell</strong> retail business. “The global agreement builds on an existing five-<strong>year</strong> relationship between the two companies and is one of the largest single deals in the fuel retail sec<strong>to</strong>r”, confirmed Kimble. Scheidt & Bachmann set new standards Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH has been certified by the VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH as the first manufacturer <strong>to</strong> meet the new VdS petrol payment terminal audit requirements. As part of a comprehensive intrusion test, the new Scheidt & Bachmann outdoor payment terminal OPT 240 was tested on its safety and durability. The result: the new OPT 240 is as safest in its class. The improved security concept that was implemented for the first time in this machine convincingly passed all of the requirements. Several safety features like the type of locks used, the locking mechanism and the robust stainless steel construction, secure the payment terminal against intrusion attempts and vandalism. PdQ social media sites PDQ Manufacturing, Inc., manufacturer of <strong>to</strong>uch-free vehicle wash systems, is proud <strong>to</strong> announce the launch of a social media program with active sites on YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn. PDQ’s social media presence will use these increasingly popular, cutting-edge platforms <strong>to</strong> enable its channel partners, end-users, employees and “fans” <strong>to</strong> keep up-<strong>to</strong>-date quickly and easily on the latest happenings at the company, including new product announcements, maintenance/how-<strong>to</strong> videos and equipment specials. Through its social media presence, PDQ is also creating an online community where channel partners, employees, distribu<strong>to</strong>rs and end-users can connect and network in an open platform. Franklin introduces new fuel management system Franklin Fueling Systems has announced the latest evolution in their fuel management systems with the launch of the TS-5<strong>50</strong> evo bringing a new level of usability and functionality <strong>to</strong> fuel management, making everything from daily functions <strong>to</strong> advanced setup simple for every user. The TS-5<strong>50</strong> evo has never-beforeseen features like the Quick Jump menu and programmable One Touch keys, bringing ease Pc&F adopts Gilbarco ® Applause Tv Pacific Convenience & Fuels, LLC will install Gilbarco Applause TV with Outcast as the standard digital forecourt marketing solution for its new locations. The company already has systems installed at some California and Colorado locations and is in the process of in- BP / Aral use KPS plastic piping The first BP / Aral filling station with conductive plastic KPS piping has now been installed in Hamburg, Germany. This represents a break-through for KPS on the German market as other major oil companies are expected <strong>to</strong> follow BP / Aral’s lead and introduce plastic piping for their German retail networks. All of the piping, including ventilation and vapour recovery are made with double wall conductive HDPE piping from KPS. The Hamburg station has three dispenser islands with 5 different fuels available at each dispenser. The installation Petrotec impress at Au<strong>to</strong>mecânica Portugal Petrotec was present at the new trade show for importers and representatives of workshop equipment, parts, mechanics, components and accessories for the au<strong>to</strong>motive industry. Operating in an extremely competitive market Petrotec manages <strong>to</strong> compete through the innovations it brings <strong>to</strong> the sec<strong>to</strong>r. Such innovations were on display at the show and earned the attention of the event target-audience: professionals in Gilbarco veeder-Root partner with SOcAR Gilbarco Veeder-Root announce a three <strong>year</strong> partnership with SOCAR, Romania as the sole supplier of fuel dispensers, au<strong>to</strong>matic tank gauging and point of sale equipment for the entire SOCAR development of up <strong>to</strong> 300 stations. SOCAR are building a complete network of petrol stations and required a comprehensive solution, incorporating a number of products LATeST NewS, eveNTS, jOBS ONLINe – www.PeTROLPLAzA.cOM of use <strong>to</strong> the already stable and reliable TS-5<strong>50</strong> platform. Dealing with alarms and compliance is easier than ever with new clear, colorful and descriptive indica<strong>to</strong>rs and interfaces <strong>to</strong> provide complete clarity. Reports are generated faster and data is loaded and presented quicker than ever. There is also a new website which features information, product literature and video with commentary from some of its designers. stalling Applause TV at the highly visible Denver International Airport location. “Applause TV provides us with a strong technology solution <strong>to</strong> engage consumers and easily adjust our message on a site-by-site basis”, said Tony Grossi, Construction Manager at PC&F. “It was also important <strong>to</strong> us <strong>to</strong> offer consumers coupons at the forecourt during the fuelling session <strong>to</strong> enhance our site-specific promotions and national content from Outcast. This ability separated Applause TV from the other solutions we considered.” Gilbarco recently exhibited ‘Applause TV’ at the recent NACS Show in Chicago. was made by installers from Tokheim / Göhler and Niedergesäss. Plastic piping is new <strong>to</strong> the German market and care is taken <strong>to</strong> support installers and designers during the introduction phase. The pipe installers at this station all received training and certification for the installation of the KPS Petrol Pipe System. Christian Niejahr and Ronald Pinka from KPS were on site during the installation. The KPS design team with Ružica Optrkić-Radoman and Ronald Pinka has also been involved in making the pipe design and layout. the au<strong>to</strong>motive industry’s after-sales market. Among the highlights were the following solutions: integrated fleet management solutions; Fuel and LPG (Au<strong>to</strong> Gas)Pumps; Au<strong>to</strong>mation and Management Systems; Equipment and Solutions for Workshops and Service Stations; Fleet Management Equipment and Au<strong>to</strong>matic Recognition of Vehicles and Vehicle Washing Equipment (Light and Heavy vehicles). and services that they could seamlessly introduce <strong>to</strong> the forecourt. Gilbarco Veeder-Root's experience in the Romanian market ensure they have the ability and expertise <strong>to</strong> offer a package of both reliable and advanced equipment, in conjunction with full integration capabilities and fully fledged servicing, provided by Gilbarco Veeder-Root partners, IT Grup and Revicom Oil.
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