Veeder-Root Wireless Pressurized Line Leak Detection EOL Notification

Wireless Pressurized Line Leak Detection (WPLLD)Wireless Pressurized Line Leak Detection (WPLLD) EOL

Back on may 10, 2021, Veeder-Root first announced the end of life for WPLLD systems and have just announced the same for WPLLD spare parts that will affect the global market.

Veeder-Root is recommending customers transition to the Digital Pressurized Line Leak Detection (DPLLD) system for those with or looking at the TLS4 series consoles and standard Pressurized Line Leak Detection (PLLD) for those with TLS-350 systems.Click on the link below to read the full notification and all systems and components that will be impacted.

CLICK HERE to read the full WPLLD EOL Notification!
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About DPLLD:

Digital Pressurized Line Leak Detection (DPLLD) provides 3.0 GPH hourly and optional 0.2 GPH and 0.1 GPH precision
line leak detection for the TLS-450PLUS.Veeder-Root Digital Pressurized Line Leak Detection (DPLLD)
Note: Reference End of Sale (EOS) – TLS-350 Series ATG Systems (5706047-391) for additional details on the TLS-350 Consoles and Spare Parts.

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CLICK HERE to read the full WPLLD EOL Notification!


If you have any questions about this EOL notification or would like to receive a quote for DPLLD or PLLD , please feel free to contact us at 1-800-451-4021 or Email Us with any further questions or inquiries.


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Gilbarco Cash Acceptor EOL Notification

Gilbarco Encore CIM

Encore S and 700S
Cash Acceptor EOL

This End of Life notification applies to the product known as the Encore Cash Acceptor option. This applies to the Encore S and 700S variants. This option is being declared end of life due to low order rates.

This notification is to inform you the Cash Acceptor option is being discontinued in 2021 and Gilbarco will accept Last Time Buy (LTB) orders by a deadline of August 20th, 2021. After this date no further purchase orders will be accepted for this product.

Ship dates against Last Time Buy (LTB) orders may be scheduled between now and October 29th, 2021. Orders are non-cancellable and cannot be rescheduled beyond this date. All other Gilbarco Standard Terms and Conditions apply to the LTB order.

If you have any questions regarding this notice , please feel free to contact us at 1-800-451-4021 or Email Us with any further questions or inquiries.


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TECH UPDATE: REQUEST TO RETURN FLEX-ING 1½ Inch FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS WITH NPT MALE SWIVEL FITTINGS

Flex-Ing Tech UpdateFranklin Fueling Systems has identified a potential issue with weeping fittings of certain FLEX-ING™ 1½” Flexible Connectors with NPT Male Swivel End Fittings manufactured between January 18, 2021 (work week 4 of 2021) and May 28, 2021 (work week 22 of 2021).

Due to the possibility of a weeping fitting leading to potential delays on job sites during commissioning, Franklin Fueling Systems suggests that affected Flexible Connectors not yet installed should be returned for a no-charge replacement. To determine the date code of flexible connectors, please see the following instructions.
Flex-Ing Affected Product Date Code Identification

Identifying Flexible Connectors by Date Code

To confirm fitting date codes, note the image. The nut on the swivel is inscribed with the work week number and year of manufacture.

Only those with 1½” swivel fittings bearing the work week mark of 4 through 22 and year of 21 should be returned.

Any FLEX-ING™ 1½” Flexible Connectors bearing an inscribed work week prior to 4 of 21, or 23 of 21 and after should not be returned.
FLEX-ING™ 1½” Flexible Connectors with NPT Male Swivel End Fittings with date codes bearing work week 4 to work week 21 are the extent of the fittings referenced.

Returning & Requesting a Replacement Flexible Connector

1. Check your inventory for referenced Flexible Connectors.
2. Contact us at 1-800-451-4021 (7:30am-5:00pm EST)
or email us at essentials@jwkemail.com with the quantity of Flexible Connectors meeting the defective return criteria.


Feel free to contact us at 1-800-451-4021 or Email Us with any further questions!

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NOV FRP Pipe Adhesives

Nov LogoAs you may have heard, adhesive supplies are very tight from US sources and thus, NOV implemented a plan to import PSX 34 from Asia to support our needs here. There will be some differences between PSX 34 versions in North America and Asia and this MBB spells them out. Please read carefully.
NOV Marketing & Branding Bulletin Page 1NOV Marketing & Branding Bulletin


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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IMPORTANT TECH UPDATE: EVO™ 550 / EVO™ 5000 FIRMWARE UPDATE REQUIRED

ACTION REQUIRED!

EVO™ 550 and EVO™ 5000 Automatic Tank Gauges shipped from Franklin Fueling Systems between the period of January 19, 2021 and April 23, 2021 with controller module firmware versions 2.23.2 and 2.23.3 require an immediate firmware update!!

If you purchased a unit manufacturer during this time, you will need to update to firmware version 2.23.4 ASAP!
For a list of affected serial numbers, please contact Franklin Fueling Support Center at 1.800.984.6266 or submit a ticket


You can read the tech update for instructions on the firmware update.

Tech Update

Download the Latest EVO™ 550 & EVO™ 5000 Firmware Upgrade

Be sure to fill out the form to get the firmware upgrade as well as to unlock and receive the latest software updates!

Upgrade Instructions
Upgrade Instructions
Release Notes
Release Notes


Franklin Fueling Systems EVO / INCON Automatic Tank GaugesLooking for EVO / INCON Equipment & Replacement Parts? Check out our online store!
And if you can’t find what you are looking for, please call us at 1.800.238.1225 or
Email Us!

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New Jersey DEP Compliance Advisory – Phase II VR Systems Decommissioning

UPCOMING DEADLINE TO DECOMMISSION MOST VACUUM ASSIST PHASE II VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEMS

This advisory affects owners and operators of gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs) constructed before November 9, 2017 with Phase II (Stage II) vapor recovery system not compatible with Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery are affected and must be decommissioned by December 23, 2020

Please read the full Compliance Advisory by clicking here.

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

If you own or operate a non-compatible Phase II system, you have the option of 1) upgrading the system to be compatible with onboard refueling vapor recovery; or 2) follow the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.3(h) to properly decommission your Phase II system.

Anyone who will be decommissioning their Phase II system, should be aware of the following general list of items that can help achieve compliance, but please note this is not the complete list of requirements.

  • Decommissioning activities must be performed by a NJDEP licensed UST contractor, certified in the category of Installation – Entire, or Closure.
  • Follow the Petroleum Equipment Institute’s Recommended Practices in PEI RP300.
  • At least fourteen (14) days prior to beginning work, send an email to 14dayUSTnotice@dep.nj.gov listing the responsible parties’ names, a description of the work
    being performed, start date, facility address, and program interest ID (aka UST registration)
    number.
  • Once the decommissioning is complete, within 14 days a follow up email with post-work testing and the completed PEI RP300 checklist is to be sent to the same email address (14dayUSTnotice@dep.nj.gov).
  • The owner and operator will need to apply for a new Air General Permit 004B for Phase I only systems no later than 30 days after completing the decommissioning.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?

The following web sites can be accessed for additional information:
https://www.state.nj.us/dep/enforcement/ust.html UST Compliance & Enforcement
https://www.state.nj.us/dep/enforcement/air-resources.html Air Compliance & Enforcement
https://www.state.nj.us/dep/aqpp/ Air Quality Stationary Sources webpage

Please read the full Compliance Advisory by clicking here.

Please note this advisory is intended to be a summary explanation of department requirements. It does not include all potentially applicable requirements. If you have any questions related to compliance, please contact an Enforcement number listed above.

You can find all your decommissioning needs in our webstore:
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PreAssembled Hanging Hardware
Pre-Assembled Hanging Hardware Kits
Nozzles

Hoses

Swivels

Breakaways

Filters

And if you can’t find what you are looking for contact us at 1.800.238.1225 or email us.

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Hired a new employee? Congratulations!

Gilbarco Veeder-Root

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.



 


Gilbarco Veeder-Root Passport Resource Center

 

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:

ARTICLES
Gas Pump SafetyGAS PUMP
SAFETY
POS SafetyPOS
SAFETY
Gilbarco Veeder-Root Commitment To SafetyGVR COMMITMENT
TO SAFETY
VIDEOS
PRINTABLES
Dispenser Cleaning Guide For Retailers POS Cleaning Guide Dispenser Cleaning Guide For Consumers

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.

 

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.

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

EMV Delayed

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:
Gilbarco Veeder-RootClick on the images below to get an overview of some of your options
:

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

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

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

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.

C-Stores on the Forefront of Change in the Post-Coronavirus Retail World6 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.

READ FULL STORY

 

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

READ FULL STORY

 

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

READ FULL STORY

 

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

READ FULL STORY

 

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

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

READ FULL STORY

Gilbarco Veeder-Root forecourt solutions expert Danny Seals to answer the top questions on COVID-19 and fuel dispensers

Currently on the resource center page you will find:

ARTICLES
Gas Pump SafetyGAS PUMP
SAFETY
POS SafetyPOS
SAFETY
Gilbarco Veeder-Root Commitment To SafetyGVR COMMITMENT
TO SAFETY
VIDEOS
PRINTABLES
Dispenser Cleaning Guide For Retailers POS Cleaning Guide Dispenser Cleaning Guide For Consumers

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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Check Out OPW’s Virtual Trade Show!

When The Trade Show Must Go On…
OPW is Bringing the Trade Show Experience to YOU – Virtually!

Since all the Spring trade shows have been canceled, OPW decided to bring the trade show experience to you by way of our new OPW Virtual Trade Show.

Through a series of short but comprehensive videos filmed at the Exhibit Logistics studio, Ed Kammerer, OPW Director of Marketing and Global Product Strategy will walk you through one of OPW’s trade show booths and guide you, feature-by-feature, through new-product demonstrations. You’ll also have instant access to OPW’s library of animations and product literature that support these new products, just like you were at the show! Watch. Learn. Discover more about the latest and greatest product innovations from OPW, including:

  • 14 Series Nozzles
  • Product Guide App
  • High-Flow Loop System
  • Much more!

The OPW Virtual Trade Show is now live. Click here to sign up today for free access.

OPW University on YouTube

OPW University on YouTube

And if you are one of the many that is in lock down looking to brush up on product knowledge, another great OPW online resource for binge-watching industry videos can be found at OPW University on YouTube. They cover a variety of topics across their wide line of product offerings and OPW is constantly adding to it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And don’t forget, you can purchase many of OPW’s products online at johnwkennedyco.com. And if you can’t find it on our site, 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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