Tips for Keeping Your Site Sanitized During COVID-19

By BlogAdmin March 25, 2020 Important Bulletins, Notifications, Safety, Service Bulletins

Convenience Stores Stay Vigilant on Gas Pump Sanitation

I am sure by now you have all been hammered with emails and posts in regards to COVID-19. It doesn’t matter where you are on the planet, there is something posted or being said about it and for good reason!

Gilbarco has shared this blog post in regards to sanitizing your site against COVID-19 with information from the CDC and Consumer Reports. I would say the CDC is the best source of general information seeing that is where it all flows from. The Gilbarco blog past also contains more specific and relevant cleaning information for specific equipment and components found in fuel retailing locations. It also includes other links to posts and articles as to how we can all help one another deal with this global crisis.

And here are the highlights from the Gilbarco blog post:

Advice for Retailers:

There are many recommendations on solutions for cleaning and disinfecting high touch surfaces, but some chemicals are too harsh and can damage fuel dispensers. Ammonia-based cleaners weaken and damage bezel doors, screens, and other vital dispenser components.

Consumer Reports also advises against using ammonia-based solutions.

We suggest using a diluted household bleach solution, as recommended by the CDC.

Clean the dispenser with soap and water, then disinfect with the bleach solution
- Prepare a bleach solution by mixing:
  - 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water or
  - 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water

Other cleaning considerations for retailers:

Do not use fuels or acetone
Do not use any cleaner or polish with a citrus element
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia, sodium hydroxide or acids. Things like glass cleaner contain ammonia and will cause damage to dispensers
Do not use strong solvents
Do not spray any cleaner or water into the card reader, receipt printer, cash acceptor or displays

Advice for Consumer:

Using a gas pump is no different than opening a freezer door at the grocery store. Businesses are taking unprecedented steps to make their businesses safe for consumers. Still, people operating gas pumps should exercise caution, giving them similar treatment to a grocery store shopping cart.

If possible, wipe the nozzle handle, buttons and keypads with a sanitizing cloth.
During the pandemic, wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. If this isn’t possible, use hand sanitizer after operating a gas pump.

I highly recommend you check out the full Gilbarco blog post as well as the information from the CDC and Consumer Reports websites.

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

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COVID-19 Updates From Around the Industry Along With Helpful POS Cleaning Tips

By BlogAdmin March 23, 2020 Important Bulletins, Notifications, Safety, Service Bulletins

UPDATE – MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020: CURBSIDE PICKUP

Due to the ongoing risks from the corona-virus, in an effort to keep both our employees and customers as safe as possible, we are asking that all orders be phoned in or those with online accounts can place orders at jwkri.com. We will put your order together and bring it out to your vehicle.

Call in Your Pickup Orders to:
RI: 1.800.451.4021 FL: 1.877.835.8885 ME: 1.888.667.0667
NJ: 1.888.786.7077 VT: 1.800.754.2413

Previously Posted:

This will be a synopsis of what we’ve heard from around our industry in regards to how the virus is impacting day-to-day business.

First and foremost, we wish everyone the best as they deal with getting through this crisis and we WILL get through it because the human spirit is strong in the worst of situations! And while many of us may feel we fall outside the high risk category, we all have someone near and dear to us who is at risk and we just need to keep that in perspective.

While this doesn’t have anything to do with petroleum, it sure does on a human level and it is helpful information regardless. This link for the CDC – Center for Disease Control and Prevention will provide the best information with what is going on with the virus and how to protect yourself on a personal and business level. You should also check with local and state authorities as well.

Gilbarco has released a video with instructions on how to clean your Passport screen of COVID-19, the coronavirus:

All Kennedy locations are still operating under normal business hours and as we get word in from around the industry, many of the manufacturers are as well. We have not heard from anyone who has shut down at this point. The biggest impact is on the various representatives who travel, with many businesses adhering to the restrictions on travel. There may also be some lead times impacted for large orders and special order items.

As we all know, this is an extremely fluid situation with changes occurring throughout the day, every day. If situations change, we will do our best to get word to you as quickly as we can. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021.

We wish you all the best at getting through this global crisis.

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

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Morrison Brothers Introduces Their 915 Series Automotive Fluids Tank Alarm

By BlogAdmin March 16, 2020 New Products, Tank Monitoring

MORRISON BROS. CO. Introduces the
915 Automotive Fluids Tank Alarm

The 915 tank alarm is an AC-powered console designed to monitor 1 to 2 simple input switch devices and provide both audible and visual indication when an input switch is activated. This tank alarm is compatible with automotive fluids including, but not limited to: windshield washer fluid, antifreeze, transmission fluid, brake fluid, diesel, biodiesel (B-20), lube oil, and waste oil.

Standard Features
Control Console
One or two configurable input channels
Two fully configurable low voltage, dry contact outputs with
° Normally-open and normally closed outputs
° Current limited 12VDC available to be used with the outputs
A dedicated configurable output for Remote Horn with Beacon

Remote Horn with Beacon
Audible horn (95dB at 2 feet)
Beacon
° Visible in bright sunlight at 100 feet or more
° 360° visibility

Solenoid with Timer
AC/DC adapter
Normally-closed (fail safe)
Adjustable timer (0 to 15 minutes)
Controlled by start/stop button
Solenoid deactivated by console on input alarm

Solenoid without Timer
AC/DC adapter
Normally-closed (fail safe)
Solenoid deactivated by console on input alarm

Construction Details
Enclosure: Polycarbonate plastic
Solenoid: Brass
Sensor
Body: PVC
Cable connector: Nylon and Buna-N
Conduit box: Aluminum
Retaining ring: Copper
Float: Nitrophyl-M

Code Compliance
Third Party Approved; Florida DEP EQ-928; wall-mounted power supplies are UL60950-1

Scrolling around the image will highlight the components that can be clicked on and the preview window in the lower-left side of the image will change to correspond to the component your mouse is hovering over. Clicking on a component will allow you to add it to your shopping cart, obtain more product information and access links to images, videos and documents.

*Check out our Shop By Image* feature by clicking on the thumbnail links below to add components directly to your shopping cart from the various Morrison Brothers layouts.**
Morrison Brothers Automotive Fluids System	Morrison Brothers Top Fill Mount Suction System	Morrison Brothers Top Fill Mount Pressure System
	CLICK HERE to Shop ALL Morrison Brothers Products

To learn more about the Morrison Brothers 915 Series Automotive Fluids Tank Alarm and their other great products, call us at 1.800.238.1225!

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

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OPW NEW ENGLAND UST EVR Certification Course – Live Class

By BlogAdmin March 13, 2020 Certifications, Compliance, Seminars, Tech Training, UST

OPW New England UST EVR Certification Class

The OPW UST EVR live certification course provides attendees a hand’s on opportunity to install and service all of the OPW UST EVR Phase One System Components listed on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order. Attendees will use the tools provided in class while performing basic installation and routine maintenance of phase one components. There is no experience necessary and the class is free. There will be a test at the conclusion of the class and with a passing grade you will receive a 2 year certification.

There are 2 training session dates open to all OPW distributors, contractors and end users.

WHEN:	8:30 AM Eastern Standard Time Tuesday, April 21, 2020 (4 hour session)
WHERE:	DoubleTree by Hilton 5400 Computer Drive Westborough, MA 01581 (508) 366-5511
WHEN:	8:30 AM Eastern Standard Time Wednesday, April 22, 2020 (4 hour session)
WHERE:	Hilton Garden Inn 800 Hall of Fame Ave Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 886-8000
EACH CLASS SIZE:	20 attendees maximum *(first come first serve basis)*
MEAL:	Coffee, Juice, Bagels
PRESENTER:	Glenn “Whitey” Eckart
HOSTED BY:	Tim Andersen OPW District Manager tim.andersen@opwglobal.com
REQUIREMENTS:	IMPORTANT: Please respond ASAP !! You will be required to provide each attendee’s name, company name and email address to officially register any attendee for the training class

Enrollment will be on a first come first serve basis.

If registration is low there is a possibility that training sessions may be cancelled.

To reserve your spot today, contact us at 1.800.451.4021 or reserve your spot(s) directly with Tim Anderson by contacting him at tim.andersen@opwglobal.com.

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

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Morrison Brothers Introduces New Leak & Overfill Indicators

By BlogAdmin March 9, 2020 Products, Tank Monitoring

MORRISON BROS. CO. Releases It’s New

724 Leak & Overfill Indicators

The Leak Indicator is designed to detect leaks in the interstitial space of an aboveground storage tank while the Overfill Indicator provides a high level visual signal indicating the aboveground storage tank is almost full.

Both versions are offered with and without a guard and BSP thread options.

Features and Details
• 2” male NPT or BSP threads
• Float installs through a 2” female threaded opening, a schedule 40 riser, or a schedule 80 riser
• Highly visible indicator
• Durable construction
• Optional aluminum guard
• 724…one model accommodates tanks up to 168”

Materials of Construction
• Body… Aluminum
• Window… Glass
• Float… Stainless steel
• Guard (optional)… Aluminum

Approvals
Third party approval (pending)

Part Number	Description	Length Range
724-0200AI	2″ Interstitial Leak Indicator w/ 2″ Male NPT	6.50″ – 168″
724B-0200AI	2″ Interstitial Leak Indicator w/ 2″ Male BSP	6.50″ – 168″
724-1200AI	2″ Interstitial Leak Indicator w/ 2″ Male NPT & Guard	6.50″ – 168″
724B-1200AI	2″ Interstitial Leak Indicator w/ 2″ Male BSP & Guard	6.50″ – 168″
724O-0200AI	2″ Overfill Indicator w/ 2″ Male NPT	6.50″ – 40″
724OB-0200AI	2″ Overfill Indicator w/ 2″ Male BSP	6.50″ – 40″
724O-1200AI	2″ Overfill Indicator w/ 2″ Male NPT & Guard	6.50″ – 40″
724OB-1200AI	2″ Overfill Indicator w/ 2″ Male BSP & Guard	6.50″ – 40″

*Check out our Shop By Image* feature by clicking on the thumbnail links below to add components directly to your shopping cart from the Morrison Brothers tank layouts.**
Morrison Brothers Top Fill Mount Suction System	Morrison Brothers Top Fill Mount Pressure System	CLICK HERE to Shop ALL Morrison Brothers Products

To learn more about the Morrison Brothers 724’s and their other great products, call us at 1.800.238.1225!

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

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WANTED: Petroleum Field Service Technician

By BlogAdmin February 10, 2020 Employment Opportunity

Petroleum Field Service Technician

Our East Providence, RI location is seeking a Petroleum Field Service Technician for the Rhode Island / Massachusetts area.

Description of Work:

We are looking for people who are skilled in:

Installation, programming and maintenance of gasoline service station equipment.
Mechanical repairs
Leak detection maintenance and alarms
Fuel Management System Installation & Repair

We are willing to provide classroom and field training to the right candidate!

Requirements:

Willingness to work overtime
Willing to work 24 hr Emergency Response on a rotating schedule basis
Able to lift up to 75lbs
Be capable of climbing ladders to install and retrieve equipment
Frequent kneeling, bending, handling, reaching and standing.
Use of hand tools and basic computer knowledge.
Work in confined spaces.
Exceptional communication, problem solving and computer skills is a must.
Knowledge of Petroleum Equipment helpful but not necessary.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Clean Driving record

We offer competitive pay and benefits. John W Kennedy Co. is an equal-opportunity employer.

For immediate consideration, you can access the online link to submit your resume by clicking on the APPLY NOW button on the bottom of the page or call us directly at 1.800.451.4021 for more information.

We look forward to speaking with you!

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Beat The October 2020 EMV Deadline With Huge Savings From Gilbarco Veeder-Root

By BlogAdmin January 17, 2020 EMV, General Information, Payment Processing & Technology, POS Systems & Fuel Controllers, Pumps & Dispensing

Thousands in savings for Independent Sites

Beat the October 2020 EMV deadline with huge savings from Gilbarco Veeder-Root.

Please note: While we are authorized to sell genuine Gilbarco replacement boards and parts nationwide, we are NOT authorized to sell equipment or kit sides beyond our Gilbarco PMA distributor agreement. If you have any questions about Gilbarco parts or equipment, feel free to contact us at 1.800.451.4021.

These Packages are Easy Steps to Instant Savings

Purchase Via the John W. Kennedy Company – Dispensers and Passport must be on the same purchase order by 11/15/20
Rebate Request & Commission – We fill out “Rebate Request Form” and commission equipment.

Your C-store, powered by Gilbarco.

Independent stations save $10,000 when you bundle 4 or more Gilbarco’s Encore® 700S dispensers with a new Passport® Point-of-Sale or $7,500 when you bundle 4 or more Gilbarco’s Encore® 700S dispensers with a Passport® trade-up.

Exclusive Dispenser + Passport Package

The Encore® 700 S is the industry’s most durable and proven fuel dispenser, paired with the industry’s fastest growing POS solution, Passport,® Gilbarco has designed a package to future-proof your business while giving you the lowest total cost of ownership. The exclusive Shell package E700 S dispensers come standard with FlexPay™ IV CRIND with full EMV and PCI PED certification. The CRIND comes with a FlexPay™ Hybrid Card Reader that accepts both magnetic stripe cards and EMV chip cards to provide your customers protection through data encryption as well as innovative physical security features. Gilbarco’s Passport® Point of Sale System has industry-leading security and functionality. No POS system offers more runway to keep your business up and running longer.

Independent gas stations save an additional $4,500 per site when you bundle 2-5 Gilbarco’s Encore® 700S dispensers with the simple and intuitive tablet Passport® EDGE

Exclusive Dispenser + Passport EDGE Package

The Encore® 700 S is the industry’s most durable and proven fuel dispenser, paired with the industry’s fastest growing POS solution, Passport,^® Gilbarco has designed a package to future-proof your business while giving you the lowest total cost of ownership. The exclusive Shell package E700 S dispensers come standard with FlexPay™ IV CRIND with full EMV and PCI PED certification. The CRIND comes with a FlexPay™ Hybrid Card Reader that accepts both magnetic stripe cards and EMV chip cards to provide your customers protection through data encryption as well as innovative physical security features.

Encore® 700 S Included Features
5.7″ Color Screen	Included
Option to upgrade to 10.4″ Color Screen	With 8-year ATV Agreement
Contactless Card Reader	Included
DCM	Included
Catlow Hanging Hardware	Included
Option to upgrade to ERGO 75 Nozzles	$55 per nozzle \| 2 year warranty
Brand Image	Included

Passport EDGE Pricing
Single Cashier Workstation Monthly Subscription	$249	Dual Cashier Workstation Monthly Subscription	$299
Optional Installation Monthly Pricing	$70	Optional Installation Monthly Pricing	$70
Total Monthly Subscription Price + Install	$319	Total Monthly Subscription Price + Install	$369

Your store, at your fingertips.

Independent Marketers save up to $7,000 when switching to Gilbarco’s industry-leading c-store POS or save over $1,400 when upgrading your current Passport.

The Passport® Point Of Sale system provides you with the tools you need to grow, control, and track your business. With the richest third-party interfaces on the market, an easy-to-use touch screen, accurate reporting features, and reliable service, you can stay on top of your c-store POS transactions while being guaranteed expert support if you need it.

Exclusive Passport® Package

Gilbarco’s Passport® Point of Sale System is the fuel and c-store industry’s fastest growing POS solution. Passport® is designed to future-proof your business while giving you the lowest total cost of ownership. With industry-leading security and functionality, no POS system offers more runway to keep your business up and running longer.

Passport® Included Features
Base Applications Modules	Included
Option to upgrade to Enhanced Store Module	Pricing via Distributor
Employee Management Module	Included
Option to upgrade to Enhanced Card Services Module	Pricing via Distributor
Advanced Merchandising Module	Included
Option to upgrade to Enhanced Loyalty Module	Pricing via Distributor
Carwash Module	Included
Play at Pump Module	Included
Passport PSO Plus Coverage	Included- 1st year

And Remember These Easy Steps to Instant Savings for The Above Packages

Purchase Via the John W. Kennedy Company – Dispensers and Passport must be on the same purchase order by 11/15/20!!
Rebate Request & Commission – We fill out “Rebate Request Form” and commission equipment.

There are also available offers for branded locations as well. So don’t hesitate to contact us at 1.800.451.4021!

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:

Pumps & Dispensers

Passport Point of Sale

Forecourt Payment Options

Forecourt Merchandising

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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Are You Curious About Gilbarco’s Retail Technology Conference?

By BlogAdmin January 16, 2020 Conferences, General Information, Payment Processing & Technology, POS Systems & Fuel Controllers, Pumps & Dispensing, Seminars

Watch the video to learn more about your 3-day access to industry experts, a curated list of keynote speakers, educational breakout sessions and watch innovation in action during our 48 hr. Innovation Challenge.

Secure your spot and register today for Early Bird discount pricing
REGISTER NOW

Also, be sure to check out the rtc.gilbarco.com website for more details

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

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Franklin Fueling Systems Submersible Pumping Systems 60hz Pump Selection Guide

By BlogAdmin January 14, 2020 General Information, Submersible Turbine Pumps (STP's)

If you’ve ever needed quick assistance selecting a submersible pumping system, look no further than
Franklin Fueling Systems’
60 Hz Pump Selection Guide

While the 60 Hz Pump Selection Guide doesn’t cover every conceivable configuration you may run into, it covers 5 major system factors to help you determine the right pump for your application.

Find the system layout that best represents your application using the dispenser count, pipework diameter, and visual pipework layout guide.
Review the common system characteristics.
Select the appropriate pump to achieve optimal flow rates for the number of nozzles operating simultaneously (recommendation highlighted in green).
Review the pump recommendation explanation.
Choose the specific pump model from options including base, bio-fuel compatible, and advanced protection models.

Typical systems in the guide cover configurations from 4 dispensers using 1-3/4″ piping, up to 8 dispensers using 2″ piping in both parallel and series layouts.

The guide also covers whether you need to consider variable speed, biofuel compatibility and other suggested options. Be sure to check out the 60 Hz Pump Selection Guide from Franklin Fueling Systems if you are looking for some guidance on submersible pumping systems!

And do not hesitate to contact us at 1.800.451.4021 for additional information and any further questions you may have!

Be sure to check out our ever-expanding product offerings and great deals from Franklin Fueling’s many brands found in our webstore.

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

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Vendor Spotlight: Introducing Freedom Electronics

By BlogAdmin December 19, 2019 New Products, Products, Rebuilt & Re-Manufactered Products, Vendor Spotlight

The Kennedy Company Proudly Adds Freedom Electronics To Our Webstore

These days, retail gas stations are almost forced to run on low margins and keep expenses down to stay profitable due to the highly competitive nature of the business. It’s always nice to have affordable options when needed repairs come down the pike to the equipment that provides your bread and butter. This is also true for those small service companies and independent service technicians that don’t have big operating budgets as well.

Freedom Electronics provides re-manufactured, repaired, and re-engineered parts & products for the fuel dispenser, tank monitoring and point of sale (POS) systems that are used in C-Stores across the US and Canada at very reasonable prices.

Freedom Electronics provides over 2,300 SKUs* to 600+ customers. If we don’t have it in stock or you can’t find it on the John W. Kennedy website, it is likely that Freedom Electronics has it in stock and we can get it for you!

Matter of fact, if we don’t have it in stock and you order directly through our site or call us at 1.800.238.1225 by 1:30PM Eastern Time, Freedom Electronics ships 80% of all orders the same day!

Total Quality Program – Systemized Re-manufacturing process has been engineered for the highest quality levels, with standardized repair processes, computerized testing equipment and cross-checking process by a Quality Control Technician before it is shipped or put into stock.

Freedom Electronics was founded in 1998, has grown to offer a 21,000 square foot facility equipped with state-of-the art re-manufacturing, testing, and fulfillment systems and processes. To support their continued growth, they recently added an additional 6,000 square feet.

Thanks to their proven expertise and commitment to excellence, you can trust Freedom Electronics to supply and support new and expertly re-manufactured parts that ensure uninterrupted revenue generation while minimizing costly downtime.

* Editor’s Note: We have only recently begun populating both our system and eCommerce site with Freedom Electronics products, beginning with their most popular choices. Do not hesitate to contact us at 1.800.238.1225 if you can not find what you are looking!

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

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Convenience Stores Stay Vigilant on Gas Pump Sanitation

We WILL get through this together!

UPDATE – MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020: CURBSIDE PICKUP

Previously Posted:

MORRISON BROS. CO. Introduces the 915 Automotive Fluids Tank Alarm

To learn more about the Morrison Brothers 915 Series Automotive Fluids Tank Alarm and their other great products, call us at 1.800.238.1225!

OPW New England UST EVR Certification Class

MORRISON BROS. CO. Releases It’s New

724 Leak & Overfill Indicators

To learn more about the Morrison Brothers 724’s and their other great products, call us at 1.800.238.1225!

Thousands in savings for Independent Sites

These Packages are Easy Steps to Instant Savings

Your C-store, powered by Gilbarco.

Exclusive Dispenser + Passport Package

Exclusive Dispenser + Passport EDGE Package

Your store, at your fingertips.

Passport® Included Features

And Remember These Easy Steps to Instant Savings for The Above Packages

Watch the video to learn more about your 3-day access to industry experts, a curated list of keynote speakers, educational breakout sessions and watch innovation in action during our 48 hr. Innovation Challenge.

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