Jump-Start Your C-Store Self-Checkout with Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s Passport Express Lane Financing Deal

0% Financing For 12 Months!

Gilbarco Passport Self CheckoutIt’s been two weeks since the 2021 NACS Show and we’re still feeling the excitement around Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s Express Lane Self-Checkout System.
With the overwhelmingly positive response seen at NACS, an incredible deal has been put together to help more of you start your self-checkout strategy.

With the support of Patriot Capital and Gilbarco Veeder-Root, take advantage of limited-time 0% financing for 12 months to qualifying business owners who purchase Express Lane.

DO THE MATH

Self-checkout has been proven to combat labor shortages and mitigate labor cost savings when implemented for just two hours a day.

Express Lane is a solution that pays for itself. Here’s a quick rundown:
Savings

GET STARTED

With this limited financing deal, you no longer have to worry about the upfront financial investment, so you can start focusing on the exciting part – implementation plans.

Want to take your C-Store to the next level?

Here’s a quick best practices guide for new users.

While you’re at it, watch how these retailers are using Express Lane Self-Checkout to raise the bar on customer experience AND employee engagement.


Gilbarco Passport Nationwide | John W Kennedy Company


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

Pumps & Dispensers
Passport Point of Sale
Gilbarco Passport Point of Sale
Forecourt Payment Options
Gilbarco Forecourt Payment Options
Forecourt Merchandising
Gilbarco Forecourt Merchandising Options

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


Feel free to contact us at please call us at 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us with any further questions or to place an order!


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OMNTEC: PROTEUS Serial Interface Manual Update

Omntec Proteus Serial Interface ManualOmntec Has Update Their PROTEUS Serial Interface Manual

CLICK HERE to Download the Manual!

Looking for other great Omntec solutions, equipment or replacement parts?

Look no further than JohnWKennedyCo.com!  And if you can’t find what you are looking for, no worries!  Just contact us as we have access to Omntec’s complete line of products.

Omntec JWK Shop By ImageCheck out JWK’s very own Shop By Image feature of the Omntec Proteus K4 Basics to buy directly from the image! Omntec JWK Shop By ImageLooking for Omntec products and parts? Look no further and buy online today from JWK!

Watch for Omntec’s new ECC Series product announcement coming soon!


Feel free to contact us at please call us at 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us with any further questions or to place an order!


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We Are Now Authorized TO Sell Gilbarco Passport Point Of Sale Systems NATIONWIDE!

Gilbarco Passport Point of Sale SystemPassport Coast-to-Coast

The John W. Kennedy Company is happy to announce that we can now sell the Gilbarco Passport Point of Sale System nationwide, along with the add-on Self Checkout and Food Service solutions.


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

Pumps & Dispensers
Passport Point of Sale
Gilbarco Passport Point of Sale
Forecourt Payment Options
Gilbarco Forecourt Payment Options
Forecourt Merchandising
Gilbarco Forecourt Merchandising Options

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


Feel free to contact us at please call us at 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us with any further questions or to place an order!


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Franklin Fueling Systems EVO™ 600 & EVO™ 6000 ATG FIRMWARE UPGRADE

Evo Firmware UpgradeFranklin Fueling Systems has just released new firmware for EVO™ 600 and EVO™ 6000 Automatic Tank Gauges.


Here are a few of the improvements included with this firmware upgrade:

  • Configure conditions using Water Separator Levels.
  • Generate Line Leak reports using One Touch Buttons.
  • Increased the number of configurable sensors.
Upgrade Instructions
Upgrade Instructions
Upgrade Instructions
Release Notes
FFS EVO 600 ATGEVO™ 600 & EVO™ 6000
Current Firmware Version: 3.10.1
Download Firmware

Looking for EVO automatic tank gauging systems, components, accessories and parts?
Check out our EVO line of products in our web store:

FFS EVO ATGs

If you have any questions about Franklin Fueling Systems EVO ATGs  or would like to receive a quote, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-451-4021 or Email Us with any further questions or inquiries.


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Mastercard to phase out magstripe cards: What that means for you

End of an Era: Mastercard Phases Out Magstripe Cards + Implications for C-StoresEnd of an Era: Mastercard Phases Out Magstripe Cards + Implications for C-Stores

The end of swipe is upon us. Mastercard has announced it is phasing out the use of magstripe cards.
Yes, after six decades of swipes, that little magnetic stripe on the back of your bank cards is going away. The move has plenty of implications for convenience stores that have not upgraded to outdoor EMV.

Starting in 2024, Mastercard will no longer require its credit and debit cards to have a stripe in most markets. By 2027, U.S. banks will no longer be required to issue chip cards with a magnetic stripe. Mastercard expects to eliminate magstripes by 2033.

Before we discuss what this means for c-stores, let’s remember how we got here.

Back to the Future

The magstripe was invented in the 1960’s to replace flatbed imprinting machines (aka knuckle-busters), which cashiers used to record credit card information.

So how were stores able to instantly verify a customer’s account? They couldn’t. Instead, card companies would send merchants a list of bad account numbers and the merchant had to match their own lists to verify purchases.

Fast-forward to today, EMV chips are used for 86% of face-to-face card transactions globally. Only 11% of consumers still prefer the magstripe, according to a December 2020 survey paid for by Mastercard.

That negative consumer sentiment is directly related to the lack of security measures surrounding magstripes. Criminals have proven they can easily steal consumers’ cardholder data using malware and skimmers to embed that stolen data onto counterfeit magstripe cards. On the other hand, cards with EMV chips are encrypted and cannot be so easily stolen.

What Does it Mean for C-Stores?Outdoor EMV Liability Shifts to Convenience Store Retailers

For convenience stores that have already upgraded their fuel dispensers with outdoor EMV technology, it’s business as usual.

For retailers who still haven’t invested in modern payment technology as mandated by EMV regulations, business is about to become even more complicated. Mastercard was the first to take this position on magstripes; but the other major card brands are very likely to follow suite with their own plans to phase out magnetic stripes from credit cards.

If retailers with old equipment don’t upgrade soon, their customers could be forced to use cash to pay for gas inside the c-store. As most fuel business owners know, the lion-share of customers pay at the pump. Less than a third of consumers still use cash at all. Taking the pay-at-the-pump option off the table is a near-automatic business killer.

The end of magstripe cards isn’t the only problem non-compliant retailers face. Many major oil companies are now charging non-compliance fees for any station without EMV-ready forecourts. Some are even pulling the payment terminals out of the pumps altogether to avoid fraud.

The Bottom Line

Skipping on EMV? Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You…
These complications are nothing compared to the constant and immediate threat of chargebacks as a result of fraud migration. As more retailers turn on EMV at the pump, criminals are seeking out easier targets that have not been upgraded.

While there are some tactics retailers can use in an attempt to mitigate fraud, none of them are as effective or foolproof as the mandated EMV upgrade.

Ready to start protecting your business and customers from fraud with EMV-compliant payment technology?

Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-451-4021 or Email Us with any further questions or inquiries.


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

Pumps & Dispensers
Passport Point of Sale
Gilbarco Passport Point of Sale
Forecourt Payment Options
Gilbarco Forecourt Payment Options
Forecourt Merchandising
Gilbarco Forecourt Merchandising Options

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


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CimTek 200/200A Series Filter End Of Life Notification

CimTek Filtration
200/200A Series Filters Will Be Discontinued As Of 10/1/21

I don’t know if we are just getting more notifications these days or it has just been a year where the manufacturers are in a self-reflective mode with their products’ performances and it is an opportunity to slim down during trying times to trim down on raw materials and what they deem as wasted effort but consolidation is a continual process across a broad line of products that do relatively the same thing but to varying degrees and it’s not necessarily a bad thing in all instances.


So the short and sweet of it is the following CimTek filters will no longer be offered as of *October 1, 2021:

*After 10/1/2021, we will continue to offer these discontinued models until our onhand inventory has been depleted.

But don’t worry, we won’t leave you hanging as CimTek does have options!

Discontinued Direct Replacements
70002Cim-Tek 70002 200-10 10-Micron Filter Red Arrow 70003
70003 Cim-Tek Model 250-10 10 Micron Filter

70004
CimTek 70004
Red Arrow 70005
CimTek 70005
70046
CimTek 70046 200-30 Filter

Red Arrow 70088
CimTek 70088 250-30 Filter
70045Cimtek 70045 200A-30 Filter Red Arrow 70089CimTek 70089 250A-30

For a more comprehensive list, check out our previous block post:
Vendor Spotlight: CimTek Filtration and Finding Your Best Defense Against Water!

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.

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OPW Edge Double Wall Spill Container: Missing Assembly Notice & Instructions

IMPORTANT: EDGE DW Visigauge!!

At this time, OPW Edge DW Spill Container is being shipped without the Visigauge assembly due to a shortage from their vendor.

The product is being produced with a temporary plug cap in its place to allow the factory and the installer to perform the interstitial test to verify the integrity of the containment.

We apologize for the inconvenience and OPW will send out a replacement Visigauge to distributors who purchased this product. It will include a Visigauge assembly and one replacement o-ring seal.

Once you have received the Visigauge, please follow these instructions to install it. (Click here to read OPW’s Edge PDF)
Step 1: First, identify the temporary plug cap as the part with the hexagonal shaped head that is installed at the top of the round white gauge riser.
Step 2: Please unthread the temporary plug cap from the round white gauge riser.
Step 3: Next, install the replacement 0-ring onto the underside seat of the Visigauge as shown below.
Step 4: Finally, thread on the Visigauge into the white gauge adapter. This should be tightened to a quarter turn past finger tight.
Step 5: The Visigauge is now installed and the spill container can be vacuum tested to verify tightness.
OPW Edge Temp Plug


NOTE: Spill Containers with this plug installed will be identified with the below label beside the OPW part# label on the outside of the box.
OPW Edge Modified Label


OPW Edge Temporary Plug Images


Looking to purchase OPW products, you can find them online at johnwkennedyco.com ?  Can’t find what you are looking for? Not to worry – feel free to contact us by email or give us a call at 1.800.238.1225.

OPW Engineered Systems OPW Retail Fueling
OPW Engineered Systems Fibrelite OPW Fuel Management Systems OPW Retail Fueling
OPW Engineered Systems Fibrelite OPW Fuel Management Systems OPW Retail Fueling

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Safely clean your Passport screen with this quick tip

Passport Clean Screen
Disinfect your Passport screen without accidentally shutting off your pumps.

Click image to view/download quick reference card


Here’s how:

Click on the links below.
Not only will you have access to these videos but very handy reference cards that can be downloaded and printed!!
These are just a few of the videos. There are many more videos to explore once you click on the links!

CASHIER INSTRUCTIONS

BALANCE PREPAY CLOSE THE TILL
CLOSE THE TILLCLOSE THE TILL
CONDUCT A TILL AUDITCONDUCT A TILL AUDIT

MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS

CHANGE FUEL PRICESCHANGE FUEL PRICES

 

CREATE RESTRICTION GROUPSCREATE RESTRICTION GROUPS
DIGITAL ADSDIGITAL ADS

EXPRESS LANE SELF-CHECKOUT INSTRUCTIONS

ADD ITEMS TO TRANSACTIONADD ITEMS TO TRANSACTION
ATTENDANT AUDIO ALARMATTENDANT AUDIO ALARM
AUTHORIZE AGE RESTRICTED ITEMAUTHORIZE AGE RESTRICTED ITEM

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

Pumps & Dispensers
Passport Point of Sale
Gilbarco Passport Point of Sale
Forecourt Payment Options
Gilbarco Forecourt Payment Options
Forecourt Merchandising
Gilbarco Forecourt Merchandising Options

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

Do you have any more questions about Gilbarco Passport POS system or require service? Feel free to call us at 1.800.451.4021 or email us using the link below:
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Gilbarco Passport Edge EOL Notification

Gilbarco Passport Edge

Passport Edge EOL

Product End of Life Notification | July 23, 2021

This is a notice that Gilbarco has decided to end of life the Passport Edge product. Gilbarco has stopped selling new hardware and services for Passport Edge as of July 1, 2021. We sincerely appreciate your support of the Passport Edge product, and your understanding with any inconvenience caused by this end of life.

Service End Date: On December 31, 2021, all existing Passport Edge services will be terminated. The services included are help desk, Insite360, hardware warranty, and software updates. Until Cancellation a site will continue to be invoiced for their Passport Edge system and/or service. All invoicing for Passport Edge systems and service will cease December 31st if the contract has not been cancelled prior to that date.

The cancellation agreement can be found here.

Replacement Options: Gilbarco will waive all Passport Edge subscription cancellation fees. We will also offer sites the ability to keep the existing Edge hardware. The site will need to purchase a Passport trade-up and receipt printer (the IP based Edge receipt printers are not supported by Passport). They can utilize most of the Edge hardware including PIN pads, cash drawer, UPS, keyboard, mouse, etc., in order to minimize replacement costs. An annual PSO contract will also be required between the site but reactivation fees will be waived if necessary until the end of the year. The site can contact contract services at 1-866-606-8969 to sign up for PSO.

Existing Hardware: For all existing Passport Edge hardware, the title will transfer to the end customer, and can be re-purpose or donated.


Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-451-4021 or Email Us with any further questions or inquiries prior to December 31, 2021.


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Franklin Fueling Systems APT Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sumps

APT - Franklin Fueling Systems |John W Kennedy Company

Fiberglass Tank Sumps: Watertight 2-Piece

Designed to provide maximum protection from water intrusion with a simplified installation process, the Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sump delivers easy access to tank top equipment for fast maintenance and servicing. Completing the installation is simple. The pour-in-place slurry secures the riser to the base’s integrated channel, with no messy fiberglassing required. Available without bottom or with enclosed bottom.

APT Watertight 2-Piece Fiberglass Tank Sump Model Number Description
602402922 42″ watertight fiberglass tank sump includes base, riser, and lid
602402901 48″ watertight fiberglass tank sump includes base, riser, and lid
602402932 42″ watertight fiberglass tank sump includes base with enclosed bottom, riser, and lid
602402911 48″ watertight fiberglass tank sump includes base with enclosed bottom, riser, and lid

SIMPLE INSTALLATION, WATERTIGHT PROTECTION


Available in either 42” or 48” diameters, watertight fiberglass tank sumps deliver maximum protection from liquid intrusion while providing easy access to submersible pumps, tank top hardware, and pipework connections. Able to fit under any 36” manway, Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sumps provide a clear 31” diameter opening for easy access to equipment.

Watertight Lid
A game-changing new lightweight lid design delivers the highest level of protection from water intrusion.
Two-Piece Riser
The two-piece riser and base allow easy access to tank top equipment and pipework entry during installation.
Pour-In-Place Installation
Once equipment installation is complete, the top riser is securely fastened to the base’s integrated fill channel using a watertight pour-in-place slurry.

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES

Pour-In-Place
Pour-In-Place

Mix the epoxy slurry, pour it into the channel, and set the riser in place.

Stainless Steel Handles
Stainless Steel Handles

Two stainless steel handles are surface-mounted with no penetrations, eliminating potential leak paths.

Side-Sealing Gasket
Side-Sealing Gasket

The watertight lid gasket seals to the side of the sump wall, preventing debris from getting trapped between the lid and the sump to protect the integrity of the seal.

Integrated Lid Vent
Integrated Lid Vent

The vapor pressure vent’s thin membrane balances pressure without letting liquid in, making it easier to remove the cover during maintenance.

Lid Latch Verification
Lid Latch Verification

Three lid latches provide visual confirmation that the lid is appropriately seated and remains in place.

Field-Height Adjustable
Field-Height Adjustable

Watertight fiberglass tank sumps come at a standard height of 60” and are adjustable down to 34” in the field to accommodate new and retrofit site conditions.

Watertight Tank Sump Lid |John W Kennedy Company

GAME-CHANGING WATERTIGHT LID

To achieve the highest level of protection against water intrusion and ultimate ease-of-use, the watertight fiberglass tank sump incorporates the best features of a manway into the tank sump lid.

Side-Sealing GasketSide-Sealing Gasket

The side-sealing gasket prevents debris from getting trapped between the lid and the sump, effectively eliminating debris that could compromise the seal.

HDPE LidHDPE Lid

An injection-molded HDPE construction delivers a durable, yet lightweight, easy-to-handle cover. The ribbed underside provides increased strength and stability.

Lid LatchesLid Latches

The lid latches provide a visual verification that the lid is properly in place to deliver a watertight seal. The lid must be fully seated before the lid latches will close.

SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION

SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION

Watertight tank sumps are available at a standard height of 60” and adjustable in the field down to 34” to accommodate shallow-buried tanks.

Two-Piece DesignTwo-Piece Design

The two-piece design eliminates confined spaces during installation by allowing the installer to assemble the pipework through the octagonal base without the sump riser in the way.

Octagonal BaseOctagonal Base

The octagonal base and riser are constructed with eight flat panels to maximize flexibility of pipe entry locations.

Fill ChannelFill Channel

The pour-in-place fill channel makes connecting the sump riser to the base simple, fast, and watertight once installation is complete.

MAINTENANCE MADE EASY

MAINTENANCE MADE EASY

The lightweight injection molded HDPE lid weighs only 21 pounds, making it easy to remove and maneuver during maintenance or service.

Pressure VentPressure Vent

The vapor pressure vent’s thin membrane balances pressure without letting liquid in, making it easier to remove the cover during maintenance.

HandlesHandles

Two stainless-steel retractable handles are surface-mounted to eliminate any potential leak paths into the lid.

Wide OpeningWide Opening

The wide 31” opening provides easy access to tank top equipment.


• Available in single wall with options for collar-mounted base without bottom or with enclosed bottom.
• Available at a standard height of 60” and adjustable in the field down to 34” to accommodate shallow- buried tanks.

• Lightweight, 21lbs, injection molded HDPE lid with integrated ribs for added strength.

• The lightweight lid features a side-sealing gasket that locks liquid and debris out.


• Three lid latches provide visual confirmation that the lid is appropriately seated and remains in place.
• The pour-in-place fill channel makes connecting the riser to the octagonal base quick and easy for installers with no messy, time-consuming fiberglass seam work to do.

• Fits under any 36” manway while providing a 31” diameter clear opening for easy access to equipment.

• Two-piece design eliminates confined spaces during installation by allowing the installer to assemble the pipework through the octagonal base without the sump riser in the way.


• Octagonal base and riser are constructed with eight flat panels to maximize flexibility of pipe entry locations.
• The vapor pressure vent’s thin membrane balances pressure without letting liquid in, making it easier to remove the cover during maintenance.

• Two stainless-steel retractable handles are surface-mounted to eliminate any potential leak paths into the lid.

Components

Components

1. Lid with side-sealing gasket

2. Riser

3. Base

4. Lid latches

5. Fill channel

6. Collar with open bottom

7. Retractable handles

8. Vapor pressure vent

42” Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sump Dimensions

42 in. Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sump Dimensions

48” Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sump Dimensions

42 in. Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sump Dimensions

Watertight Fiberglass Tank Sump Installation Tools & Accessories

Pour-In-Place Slurry Kit

Model Number Description
602366924 Pour-in-place slurry kit includes: (1) gallon resin, (1) pint catalyst, gloves, mixing stick, sand paper

∎ One kit required per tank sump.

Collar Mount Seam Kit

Model Number Description
602366901 Collar mount seam kit includes: (2) wooden stir sticks, (2) pair rubber gloves, (3) quart containers of resin, (4) tubes of catalyst, (2) rolls of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) matte, 6” x 27”, (1) quart container of putty, (1) plastic putty mixing knife

∎ One kit required per tank sump.

Installation Accessories Kit

Model Number Description
602366933 Installation accessories kit includes: (1) FRP roller, (2) plastic putty mixing knives, (2) wooden stir sticks, (1) scissors, (4) pair rubber gloves, (6) brushes

Replacement Latches

Model Number Description
602395940 Replacement latch only
602395930 Replacement latch assembly with adhesive

FFS APT FFS CableTight FFS EBW
FFS EVO FFS FE Petro FFS Flex-Ing
FFS Healy FFS Incon FFS UPP

If you have any questions about Franklin Fueling Systems APT watertight fiberglass tank sumps or would like to receive a quote, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-451-4021 or Email Us with any further questions or inquiries.


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