5 Gas Station Equipment Brands That Are Revolutionizing The Industry

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In the ever-evolving world of gas stations, a silent revolution is taking place – one fueled by innovation from industry-leading gas station equipment brands. Gas station owners are now looking beyond the traditional to embrace cutting-edge solutions that promise to transform their spaces, elevate customer service, and boost sales.

Let’s journey through five standout brands that are shaping the future of the service station equipment landscape.

1. Gilbarco Gas Station Equipment: Elevating Retail Fueling

At the forefront of retail fueling technology, Gilbarco stands as a pioneer in gas station equipment. From state-of-the-art fuel dispensers to advanced point-of-sale (POS) systems, Gilbarco products redefine the customer experience. Gas station owners, armed with Gilbarco’s innovations, can offer faster transactions, accurate fueling, and data-driven insights for optimized operations.

2. Gas Station Intercoms by 3M: Seamless Communication

Effective communication is the cornerstone of a well-run gas station. 3M’s gas station intercoms provide a seamless solution for staff coordination and customer assistance. With crystal-clear audio and durable designs, these intercoms enhance operational efficiency, ensuring that every voice is heard and every query is addressed promptly.

3. Fiberglass Systems by Ameron: Durability Unmatched

When it comes to underground storage solutions, Ameron’s fiberglass systems take the lead. Engineered for durability and corrosion resistance, these systems offer a reliable and long-lasting solution for fuel storage. Gas station owners investing in Ameron’s fiberglass systems benefit from reduced maintenance costs and the assurance of a robust storage infrastructure.

4. Filtration Products by CIM-TEK: Safeguarding Fuel Quality

CIM-TEK’s filtration products play a vital role in ensuring the purity of dispensed fuel. As a leading name in filtration solutions, CIM-TEK’s products protect gas station equipment and customers’ vehicles by removing contaminants. Gas station owners incorporating CIM-TEK filters into their systems contribute to a cleaner and more efficient fueling experience.

5. Franklin Fueling Systems for Gas Stations: Complete Solutions

Franklin Fueling Systems offers a comprehensive range of products for gas station owners seeking complete solutions. Their innovative and integrated approach allows gas station owners to create customized solutions that align with their specific needs.

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As the industry continues to evolve, these brands are not just providing equipment; they are catalysts for change, driving a revolution in how gas stations operate and serve their communities. Stay ahead of the curve by embracing the innovations brought forth by these gas station equipment brands, and witness the transformation of your gas station into a modern, customer-centric hub. The future of the industry is now, and these brands are leading the way.

Get in touch with our team at John W. Kennedy Company today or check out our complete range of gas station equipment available in East Providence.

Efficiency at the Pump: How Integrated POS Systems Streamline Operations

In the fast-paced world of fuel retail, efficiency is key to success. Every aspect of operations must run smoothly from managing inventory to processing payments to keep customers satisfied and profits flowing.

One crucial tool that has revolutionized the way gas stations operate is the integrated Point-of-Sale (POS) system. By combining various functions into a single, streamlined platform, integrated POS systems offer convenience like never before.

Centralized Management of Operations

Integrated POS systems have changed the game by centralizing these functions into a single platform. With a Gilbarco equipments, you can monitor all aspects of their operations from one dashboard. From tracking fuel levels to analyzing sales trends, everything is easily accessible and updated in real time. It not only saves time but also improves decision-making by providing accurate and comprehensive data.

Integrated POS systems have advanced reporting features allowing you to generate customized reports tailored to your needs. Whether you need to analyze sales by fuel type, track employee performance, or identify potential areas for cost savings, these reports provide valuable insights that can boost business growth.

Seamless Payment Processing

One of the most significant advantages of integrated POS systems is their ability to streamline payment processing. POS systems integrate payment processing directly into the sales workflow. Whether customers pay with a credit card, mobile wallet, or cash, all transactions are seamlessly processed within the same system. This not only speeds up the checkout process but also ensures greater accuracy.

Modern Gilbarco POS systems offer compatibility with contactless payment methods, which allows gas stations to cater to the preferences of modern consumers who value convenience and safety. By offering a wide range of payment options through a single platform, gas stations can enhance the customer experience.

Enhanced Inventory Management

Effective inventory management is crucial for ensuring that gas stations have the correct products available at the right time. However, manually tracking fuel levelsand placing orders can be time-consuming and hectic. Integrated POS systems simplify inventory management by automating these tasks.

With a top-of-the-line POS system, you can automatically track fuel levels in realtime as transactions are processed. The system can generate automatic reorder alerts when fuel levels are low. This proactive approach helps prevent fuel shortages and ensures uninterrupted service for customers.

POS systems also offer advanced inventory management features toallow owners to accurately track sales, and identify trends. Gas stations can maximize profitability and minimize operational costs by optimizing inventory levels.

A top-class Gilbarco POS system

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Want to simplify your gas station operations? Look no further than the John W. Kennedy Company. With our extensive selection of Gilbarco POS systems and gas station accessories supplies, we’re here to help you optimize efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction.

From fuel management to payment processing, our solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of service station supply businesses. Visit our online store today to explore our range of products and invest in the future of your gas station.

Contact us for more details.

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Suspend a self-checkout transaction without leaving the counter


Cashiers can takeover the transaction and complete it all from the Passport POS.

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Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS

Looking for more quick online guidance, tips and tricks for your Passport POS? Click on the image below to get video help with instructions for cashiers, managers and self-checkout! There are also links to view and download reference cards to create a nice library to access in moments.

Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS


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GVR Passport: Updates, Tips & Tricks!








Gilbarco Passport POS Soon to Support Fuel Prices Over $9.999

With the rising fuel prices, there have been some concerns about the ability to sell fuel at prices above $9.999 per unit. Gilbarco has heard these concerns and is addressing them by developing a feature within Passport POS to enable fuel prices above $9.999 per unit. We have received the suggestion to sell fuel at half-gallon or quarter-gallon increments; however, this is not allowed in most states as it tends to mislead consumers who have come to expect the displayed prices to be for whole gallons. So Gilbarco is working towards a more universally accepted solution that will keep whole-gallon units and allow a price $10 or higher.

The solution keeps a 4-digit price, but shifts the decimal place (i.e. $X.XXX becomes $XX.XX), enabling prices at $10 per unit or higher. As a consequence, fuel must be sold to the penny rather than to the tenth of a cent.

Implementation of this solution works as follows:

  • Changing to the two-decimal price format will be a toggle option within Passport’s Manager Workstation.
  • The format change must be applied to every fuel grade and every dispenser at the site. If the two-decimal format is selected, then all prices will be limited to two decimal places even if the price is below $10 per unit.
  • To comply with Weights & Measures, all dispenser price displays should be changed to reflect the two-decimal prices. Changing the price format on the dispenser must be done on the dispenser itself, it cannot be done through Passport. Depending on the dispenser hardware, a technician may be required to configure the dispenser price display.
    • On Gilbarco Veeder-Root dispensers, this change cannot be completed by the Insite360 Forecourt remote management tool.
  • To comply with Weights & Measures, all price signs should be changed to reflect the two-decimal prices. Most electronic price signs are not capable of receiving and displaying the two-decimal format. To avoid automatically pushing a price that will be incorrectly displayed on the price sign, Passport will revert to a manual price sign configuration when configured for a two-decimal price format.

Note, this feature is only necessary for sites selling fuel at $10 or more. Sites selling all fuel grades below $10 per unit will experience no change. This feature is planned to be released as a maintenance pack for Passport versions 21.02 and 21.03. Release is targeted for the end of September 2022, pending network approval.


Manage Your Line Item Voids With Ease.


Protect your business with setting options that restrict line item voids to specific employees.

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Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS

Looking for more quick online guidance, tips and tricks for your Passport POS? Click on the image below to get video help with instructions for cashiers, managers and self-checkout! There are also links to view and download reference cards to create a nice library to access in moments.

Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS


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 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us with any further questions or to place an order!


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

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Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Setting Passport Refund Limits








As a store manager are you looking to control how much money a cashier can pay out or refund?

Check out this video to see how:

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Passport Refund Limits

Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS

Looking for more quick online guidance, tips and tricks for your Passport POS? Click on the image below to get video help with instructions for cashiers, managers and self-checkout! There are also links to view and download reference cards to create a nice library to access in moments.

Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS


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

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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 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us with any further questions or to place an order!


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Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Pumps offline? Here’s how to fix it.








Seeing red circles, yellow triangles, or both in the forecourt display of your Passport®??

Your fuel dispensers may be offline or stalled.

Before you call the Help Desk, try rebooting the dispenser from your Passport! Here’s how:

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Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS

Looking for some quick online guidance, tips and tricks for your Passport POS? Click on the image below to get video help with instructions for cashiers, managers and self-checkout! There are also links to view and download reference cards to create a nice library to access in moments.

Passport Point-of-Sale: Tips & Tricks for your POS


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

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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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Top 4 New Year’s Resolutions for C-Store Owners in 2022








Gilbarco Veeder-Root Top 4 New Year's Resolutions for C-Store Owners in 2022 We are almost one month into 2022… have you made a plan to achieve your goals?

If not, here’s a refresher on what you should be doing this year:


According to a study, 64% of us will apparently abandon our New Year’s resolutions within a month, so we thought we’d share some new ideas to replace the ones you didn’t quite keep up with. 

Here are some resolutions that fuel and convenience retailers need to add to their list for 2022. 

NEXT-LEVEL CX 

Take your customer experience to the next level this year. The modern customer experience demands a frictionless shopping experience from fill-up to checkout. Here are three ways to up your CX game: 

1. Whether you need help with staffing or long lines, Passport® Express Lane™ is one of the most cost-effective solutions to optimize your operations. Committing to a self-checkout strategy is the first step in creating next-level CX. Express Lane gives everyone, including managers, employees, and customers – more flexibility. 

2. Express Ordering is another smart solution that helps c-stores set themselves apart with fresh food options. By automating the ordering process, Express Ordering puts the consumer in control – driving increased loyalty and upsell opportunities. 

3. Every store’s customer data needs to be secure. Passport POS and Encore® 700 S fuel dispensers come EMV-ready and PCI-certified out of the box to ensure your customers’ private information stays secure.  

DEFinite ADVANTAGE

Demand for diesel exhaust fluid is rising. The percentage of DEF pumps in the overall automotive DEF supply mode increased from 14% in 2011 to 40% in 2019, according to market research firm Reportlinker.

This is due to more stringent environmental regulations and the manufacturing of new DEF-compatible vehicles that are replacing the old ones.

For retailers with Gilbarco’s Encore S fuel dispensers or later, the DEF equipment cabinet(s) can be added left or right oriented or on either side of the fueling position, allowing for even more convenience and create loyalty with your diesel customer base.

COMBAT CORROSION

Now is the perfect time to commit to quality fuel. Part of that commitment means protecting your underground storage tanks.

The Veeder-Root HydrX Fuel Conditioning System combats in-tank corrosion by providing continuous water removal within diesel underground storage tanks. The system’s unique design removes water from the lowest point in the tank, preventing water from stagnating on the tank bottom and breeding microbial contaminants. The integrated filtration removes entrained water, rust, sand, and microbial particulate from the fuel, polishing it before returning clean fuel back to the tank.

Learn how the HydrX Fuel Conditioning System prevents corrosion from eating away at the bottom line for Cumberland Farms.

LEVEL UP YOUR ATG

And finally, resolve to upgrade your automatic tank gauge to the industry’s latest, most reliable ATG equipment with the TLS-450PLUS and Central Device Management (CDM).

The TLS-450PLUS console provides an expanded, advanced feature set at a lower price point than the TLS-350 console without needing to replace your probes or sensors. It also unlocks compatibility with other solutions like HydrX.

CDM is a server-based software package to manage your entire network of sites, ensuring your ATG consoles are always up to date with the latest features and security updates.

THE BOTTOM LINE

For 2022 and beyond, focus on solutions that make your operations more frictionless, efficient, secure, and connected.

Whether it’s on the forecourt, underneath it, or in the cloud, Gilbarco Veeder-Root is the only solutions provider that covers every area of your fuel and convenience business. As your partner for what’s next, let’s see if we can help you beat the stats and keep your new year’s resolution.


If you have any questions or would like to receive a quote for any of the systems and equipment mentioned above, please contact us at 1.800.238.1225 or Email Us.


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

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Forecourt Payment Options
Gilbarco Forecourt Payment Options
Forecourt Merchandising
Gilbarco Forecourt Merchandising Options

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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

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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.


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Forecourt Payment Options
Gilbarco Forecourt Payment Options
Forecourt Merchandising
Gilbarco Forecourt Merchandising Options

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








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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
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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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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 :

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Forecourt Payment Options
Gilbarco Forecourt Payment Options
Forecourt Merchandising
Gilbarco Forecourt Merchandising Options

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