Setting up new employees on the Passport POS is easy!

Click here to search all Gilbarco equipment and parts listed in our web store.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any of your EMV questions, concerns or to place an order by calling 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

Millions in Federal Funding Now Available for Fuel Dispenser Upgrades!

By BlogAdmin July 9, 2020 EMV, Financing, General Information, Pumps & Dispensing

The following is a re-post of the original article by Gilbarco Veeder-Root that can be read here.

Considering getting into higher fuel blends of ethanol like E15 or E85? Make sure you’re taking advantage of the free money from the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is targeting businesses with 10 or fewer sites with the program to encourage more sales and use higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel blends.

E15, E85, and other high blends of ethanol must be stored in specialized compatible equipment. HBIIP funds are being made available to help ease the costs related to upgrading fuel dispensers (gas and diesel pumps) and attached equipment, underground storage tanks, and more.

The number and size of the HBIIP grants will depend on the successful number of applicants. The agency expects to give out about 150 awards, providing assistance to 1,500 locations.

Need help navigating clean fuels?

Here’s an article to help you decide which blends are right for your business.

Applications for HBIIP funds are being accepted now through August 13, 2020 11:59 p.m. ET.

You can find an extensive FAQ from the USDA here.

Click here to learn how to apply.

The new outdoor EMV deadline will be April 17, 2021. If you haven’t begun your outdoor EMV upgrade, we strongly suggest contacting us as soon as possible.

You can also find more information on EMV with Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s Quick EMV Migration Guide.

Looking for Gilbarco equipment? Click on the links below to visit our web store :

Click here to search all Gilbarco equipment and parts listed in our web store.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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“Think Beyond the Deadline”: 5 Tips for Retailers Navigating the New EMV Deadline

By BlogAdmin June 16, 2020 EMV, General Information, Payment Processing & Technology, POS Systems & Fuel Controllers, Products, Pumps & Dispensing

The following is a repost of the original June 16, 2020 article that appears on Gilbarco’s blog.

In the wake of the latest EMV deadline delay, the views of industry analysts are lining up.

The latest one echoes Chris Whitley, Gilbarco VP of Sales and Marketing: the pressure is still on.

Beyond tips or advice, retailers might also need consider the following warnings as well. Read the full article from CS News here.

Here are some of the pulled highlights:

1. Consider the Costs

“Based on recent reports from retailers, some major card processors are considering charging retainer fees of up to $50,000 to cover expected fraud liability for operators that do not upgrade by the deadline.”

2. Don’t Count on Additional Deadline Shifts

“Regardless of the final deadline date, retailers have a lot of progress to make and an inevitably limited timeframe. Proceeding promptly is the best course of action.”

3. Start Now

“Whether or not an operator expects to be ready by the current deadline, getting plans in motion now will save hassle and money in the long run.”

4. Turn to Experts for Help

Gilbarco has “created a certification to support their specific EMV programs, designating managed network services providers (MNSPs) that are familiar with deploying and servicing their EMV compliant hardware and software.”

5. Think Beyond the Deadline

“While meeting the EMV transition deadline may feel like a sprint to the finish line, upgrading POS security is just one aspect of network transformation that can help petroleum retailers thrive. View EMV transition as a beginning, not an end.”

The new outdoor EMV deadline will be April 17, 2021. If you haven’t begun your outdoor EMV upgrade, we strongly suggest contacting your local Gilbarco distributor as soon as possible.

You can find more information with Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s Quick EMV Migration Guide.

Looking for Gilbarco equipment? Click on the links below to visit our web store :

Click here to search all Gilbarco equipment and parts listed in our web store.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

Hired a new employee? Congratulations!

By BlogAdmin May 29, 2020 General Information, Notifications, POS Systems & Fuel Controllers, Product Support, Products, Pumps & Dispensing, Videos

Setting up new employees on the Passport POS is easy!

As we cautiously emerge from the current crisis, C-stores are on hiring sprees. You might even be training new team members right now. This week’s featured video on the Passport® Resource Center is all about setting up new employees.

Use the Gilbarco Veeder-Root resource center to give your cashier teams a crash course too!

Send them to the Passport Resource Center, to learn new tips and tricks to make transactions even faster.

Other Available Resources:

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Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or to place an order at 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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EMV DEADLINE DELAYED Until April 2021! But Retailers Advised To Stay On Schedule

By BlogAdmin May 20, 2020 Compliance, EMV, General Information, Important Bulletins, Notifications, POS Systems & Fuel Controllers, Products, Pumps & Dispensing

EMV Deadline Moved To April 2021

Earlier this month, Visa and several other leading credit card issuers announced that they will delay the October 2020 EMV liability shift to April 17, 2021 due to complications caused by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

In a May 4th article that appeared on convenience.org, it states Visa had initially declined NACS request to delay as it was still monitoring the situation. NACS had requested a new deadline be set after the crisis passed and market forces could be reevaluated but Visa moved forward with setting a new deadline of April 17, 2021.

The six-month cushion will benefit retailers in varying ways, some greater than others, depending on their progress towards EMV compliance. For those that have the ball rolling, the delay may eliminate their lapse in compliance, keeping their businesses safe from fraud chargebacks. Retailers that haven’t started will still experience a gap in fraud liability protection.

“Most Gilbarco distributors suggest placing orders sooner rather than later,” said Chris Whitley – Gilbarco Vice President, Sales and Marketing. “Getting on a distributor’s schedule now will help that retailer understand how much the new delay really benefits their business.”

Meanwhile—despite the recent announcement of the EMV deadline delay—many retailers are staying the course, despite the commercial disruption posed by COVID-19. Businesses that already put their EMV plans in motion are now seeing the fruits of their preparations – even during the pandemic.

You can read more from Gilbarco’s blog here or the NACS article here.

And of course, the John W. Kennedy Company is here to help with your migration by offering you the best options from the leader in EMV Forecourt and Point Of Sale technology:
Click on the images below to get an overview of some of your options:

To learn even more about Gilbarco EMV Product and Upgrade Options, call us at 1.800.451.4021

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

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Vendor Spotlight: CimTek Filtration and Finding Your Best Defense Against Water!

By BlogAdmin May 7, 2020 Essentials, Filtration, General Information, Products, Vendor Spotlight

Ready to Protect Your Fuel From its Largest Threat?

Follow this simple guide to help your customers find their best defense against water: click on the filter part number to find them in our online store!
	For Straight Gasoline		For Ethanol Blends up to 25%		For Diesel or ULSD		For Biodiesel*
When Using:	Better Defense	Best Defense	Better Defense	Best Defense	Better Defense	Best Defense	Best Defense
70094 (260-10)	70062 (260HS-10)	70232 (260HG-02) 70236 (260HG-10) 70117 (260MB-10)	–	70117 (260MB-10)	70062 (260HS-10)	70232 (260HG-02) 70236 (260HG-10)	70232 (260HG-02) 70236 (260HG-10)
70095 (260-30)	70062 (260HS-10) 70067 (260HS-30)	70232 (260HG-02) 70236 (260HG-10) 70117 (260MB-10)	–	70117 (260MB-10)	70062 (260HS-10) 70067 (260HS-30)	70232 (260HG-02) 70236 (260HG-10)	70232 (260HG-02) 70236 (260HG-10)
70010 (300-10)	70059 (300HS-10)	70235 (300HG-10) 70122 (300MB-10)	–	70122 (300MB-10)	70059 (300HS-10)	70235 (300HG-10)	70235 (300HG-10)
70012 (300-30)	70059 (300HS-10) 70064 (300HS-30)	70235 (300HG-10) 70122 (300MB-10) 70018 (300MB-30)	70018 (300MB-30)	70122 (300MB-10)	70059 (300HS-10) 70064 (300HS-30)	70235 (300HG-10)	70235 (300HG-10)
70015 (400-10)	70060 (400HS-10)	70008 (400HG-10) 70120 (400MB-10)	–	70120 (400MB-10)	70060 (400HS-10)	70008 (400HG-10)	70008 (400HG-10)
70016 (400-30)	70060 (400HS-10) 70065 (400HS-30)	70008 (400HG-10) 70120 (400MB-10) 70106 (400MB-30)	70106 (400MB-30)	70120 (400MB-10)	70060 (400HS-10) 70065 (400HS-30)	70008 (400HG-10)	70008 (400HG-10)
70034 (450-10)	–	70075 (450HS-10) 70023 (450MB-10)	–	70023 (450MB-10)	–	70075 (450HS-10)	–
70027 (450-30)	70076 (450HS-30)	70075 (450HS-10) 70023 (450MB-10)	–	70023 (450MB-10)	70076 (450HS-30)	70075 (450HS-10)	–
70097 (475-10)	–	70098 (475HS-10) 70111 (475MB-10)	–	70111 (475MB-10)	–	70098 (475HS-10)	–
70092 (475-30)	70043 (475HS-30)	70098 (475HS-10) 70111 (475MB-10)	–	70111 (475MB-10)	70043 (475HS-30)	70098 (475HS-10)	–
70019 (800-10)	70063 (800HS-30)	70037 (800HG-02) 70024 (800HG-10)	–	–	70063 (800HS-30)	70037 (800HG-02) 70024 (800HG-10)	70037 (800HG-02) 70024 (800HG-10)
70020 (800-30)	70063 (800HS-10) 70068 (800HS-30)	70037 (800HG-02) 70024 (800HG-10)	–	–	70063 (800HS-10) 70068 (800HS-30)	70037 (800HG-02) 70024 (800HG-10)	70037 (800HG-02) 70024 (800HG-10)
*Includes biodiesel blends up to 20% and 100% biodiesel. We only show best defense options because the distinct properties of biodiesel require the specific filters listed. Please contact us with questions or to learn more.

What’s in a label?

CimTek labels help you quickly identify everything you need to know about their filters. Use the guide below to understand every element of the filter label.

The label that gives you all the details

The color tells you what the filter does

How Much Could Your Cellulose Filter Actually Cost You?

Cellulose filters may be cheaper than our other filters, but it’s important to understand what that lower price tag means.

Cellulose filters provide no protection from water, which continues to reign as the largest threat to your fuel supply. When you choose Cellulose, you’re vulnerable to the many issues caused by water-contaminated fuel, including:

Equipment Damage
Excess water in your fuel can cause microbial growth, rust, etching, and corrosion—all of which can severely damage your equipment over time.

Downtime

Damaged equipment, fuel violations, and service calls all lead to pump downtime, which directly impacts your profitability.

Lost Customers
Customers who receive water-contaminated fuel are not going to be happy customers. Unhappy customers don’t come back. And in a world where those unhappy customers can share their bad experience with thousands of people with the click of a button, it’s more important than ever to guard against bad fuel.

Vehicle Damage Cost4

Water-contaminated fuel can cause serious issues in customers’ vehicles, resulting in repair bills they don’t want to pay and frustration they won’t soon forget.

Violations & Fines
In most states, customers who suspect they’ve received contaminated fuel can file a complaint with their local Weights & Measures department. If that department determines there is water in your fuel, you can quickly find yourself bagging pumps, paying associated fines, and facing expensive service bills to fix the issue.

Click here to check out our online store to find many other CimTek products!

And if you can’t find what you are looking for or have any other questions, feel free to give us a call at 1.800.238.1225 or use our online contact form.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!

April 30, 2020 UPDATE: Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for C-stores and Gas Stations

By BlogAdmin April 30, 2020 Important Bulletins, Notifications, Safety, Service Bulletins

Coronavirus Resource Center

In an effort to keep the industry as informed as possible, Gilbarco Veeder-Root has created the coronavirus resource center to keep all COVID-19 related communications in one easy-to-find location. This should prove to be a handy and useful resource that is specifically geared towards retailers in the fueling industry as well as consumers concerned about the level of safety they can expect when they refuel.

You can also sign up for the weekly COVID-19 newsletter to stay on top of the latest news and developments as the world fights this pandemic together.

6 Passport POS Tips and Tricks for COVID-19

April 30, 2020
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, we asked our product experts to come up with ways use Passport POS to make stores safer for employees and customers.
The team ended up with a series of tips that repurpose features and functions of Passport with the goal of flattening the curve.

C-Store COVID-19 Tip: Keep Forecourts Open 24 Hours for Emergency Workers

April 30, 2020
Health care workers, commercial drivers, and other essential workers often need access to fuel during off-hours.
Stores use Unattended Mode to keep the forecourt operating and clear card reader errors when no cashier is on duty.

Beyond the Curve: What Do Gas Stations Look Like After COVID-19 Passes?

April 23, 2020
During the COVID-19 outbreak, convenience stores and gas stations have not only proven essential, but resilient in ways no one knew.

COVID-19 Tip: Offer Full Service with Attendant Fueling Mode

April 20, 2020
During the COVID-19 outbreak, convenience stores and gas stations have not only proven essential, but resilient in ways no one knew.

C-Stores on the Forefront of Change in the Post-Coronavirus Retail World

April 14, 2020
Times are changing and the numbers are already in.

Currently on the resource center page you will find:

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We WILL get through this together!

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at 1.800.451.4021 or visit us online at johnwkennedyco.com for all your petroleum equipment needs.
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Help protect yourself & your customers from the Coronavirus with Universal Valve’s Marty’s Mits

By BlogAdmin April 16, 2020 Essentials, New Products, Products, Safety

Marty’s Mits
Click on the image to see them in our online store!

Marty's Mits Kit with Protective metal enclosure

MITS-KIT
You can also buy the Marty’s Mits Kit that includes a box of 500 mitts and the protective metal enclosure. Click the image to buy from our online store today!

Disposable mitt protects your customers from gas and diesel odors as well as the spread of germs at the pump

Economical way to ensure the safety of everyone

Easy to use, one time use mitts

Box of 500 one time use disposable mitts

Metal box to hold, dispense, and protect your Marty’s Mits also available

Marty’s Mits Protective Case
You can also buy just the metal case for your Marty’s Mits. Click the image to buy from our online store now!

PLEASE NOTE!!

Limited quantities available now.

Due to limited quantities Marty’s Mits are available on first come first serve basis.

Preorder now for backorder on next production run.

Due to the nature and high demand for this product no returns or order/preorder cancellations will be excepted.

And don’t forget to check out Universal Valve’s other great products listed on our webstore. And if you don’t find what you are looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us by email or by calling us at 1.800.238.1225.

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!