UPDATE: 2019 John W. Kennedy Company “Forging Relationships” Trade Show Registrations Now Open!!

Crowne Plaza Warwick RI

Once again, it is time for the John W. Kennedy Company’s biennial trade show at the:2015 JWK Trade Show 85 Years

JWK Basic Training Trade Show

Crowne Plaza Hotel Warwick
801 Greenwich Ave
Warwick, RI  02886
401.732.6000

 

 

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

 

As always, the show features dozens and dozens of vendors showing their latest and greatest products, services, installation and maintenance tips.

The first day is chock full of training and certification seminars, followed by an open bar, cocktail and hors d’oevres reception at 4PM with the gypsy-jazz stylings of the Bianco Martinis.

 

 

 

FORGING RELATIONSHIPS
Trade Show Training & Certification Seminar Schedule

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Seminars fill quickly – CLICK HERE REGISTER NOW to guarantee your spot!

Seminar Description Time
OPW Flexworks
Underground Piping Re-certification

8 – 9AM
FFS APT
Underground Piping Re-certification

9:15 – 10:15AM
Icon Containment
Repair Boot Installation Certification

10:30 – 11:30AM
Containment Solutions
UST Installation Certification

11:45AM – 1:30PM
Gilbarco Veeder-Root
EMV Timeline & Deadlines – what you need to do!

2 – 3PM

As always, this is a FREE event – watch our website and blog for upcoming show registration announcements!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

The John W. Kennedy Company appreciates your business and continued support!
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URGENT: ALL current GVR Safety Certifications will expire December 31, 2018 – Take Action Now To Stay Certified!!

JWK Technical Training ClassesURGENT: ALL current GVR Safety Certifications will expire December 31, 2018, regardless of when the certification was taken!!

As of January 1, 2019, technicians will be required to have the API Safety Certification in the USA and the POST Safety Certification in Canada.

 

You can read the updated Gilbarco / Veeder-Root Pathway to Certification Sequence document here to learn about the latest changes to the GVR requirements.

You can also see the updated API/POST document here that includes link to the:
USA Safety Requirement API WorkSafe site: https://worksafe.api.org/DesktopDefault.aspx
Canada Safety Requirement POST Training site: https://learn.posttraining.ca/login/index.php

View our updated our 2019 Tech Training Class Schedule here.

Download the updated 2019 JWK Tech Training Enrollment form here.

 

If you have any further questions or concerns, you can contact Chris Bedard, our GVR Certified Trainer at ceb@jwkemail.com or call Chris at 1.855-978-6737.

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

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Gilbarco/Veeder-Root Safety Certification Specifications Starting January 8, 2018

GVR API Safety

GVR still requires a safety certification for each technician

The certification can be:

IMPORTANT NOTE

API and POST will be your only options for safety training beginning in 2019 and you will need to maintain one as your safety certification. All technicians must have a safety certification.  Claims submitted for technicians without a current safety certification will be rejected with no exceptions!

Click here to access the full document outlining Gilbarco/Veeder-Roots new Safety Certification Specifications.  If you have questions about this memo contact your GVR Market Service Manager for assistance.

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

 

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Cumberland Farms Kicks Off Best Practices Seminar Series Featuring Bravo Systems

BEST PRACTICES SEMINAR SERIES
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On November 8, 2017, the John W. Kennedy Company in conjunction with East Coast Associates hosted the first Cumberland Farms Best Practices certification seminar at the John W. Kennedy Company’s Mark A. Ring Memorial Training Facility  in East Providence, RI featuring a presentation from S. Bravo Systems.

In an ongoing effort to enforce the integrity of their spec and consistency of equipment installation standards for all their refueling construction projects,  Jim Scholes, Senior Construction Project Manager of Cumberland Farms worked with Tom Correa, National Account Manager of the John W. Kennedy Company to create the Cumberland Farms Best Practices Seminar Series.

These seminars invite contractors doing work on Cumberland Farms projects to learn, review and discuss how the spec equipment Cumberland Farms uses from various manufacturers should be installed in accordance to manufacturers’ recommended installation procedures that adhere to the expectations of Cumberland Farms to provide a consistent outcome from contractor to contractor and location to location.

Micah Nelson, Bravo National Sales Manager was the seminar presenter, accompanied by Bravo Regional Sales Managers, Bob Hyatt and Trent Caster.  Also on hand were Mark Sisco and Jim Holland of East Coast Associates who are the Bravo representatives on the U.S. East Coast.

Best Practices BravoAnd while the contractors learn first hand from the manufacturer how the product should look when it shows up on site and how best to go about installations, they also share their trials and tribulations of the realities on the job site. As Micah Nelson spoke to a packed house, reviewing Bravo off-the-shelf products and those assemblies they build specifically for Cumberland Farms during the half day event, the exchange between presenter and attendees brought to light details and issues new to both sides.  There were also discussions about the direction the future holds.   This is exactly what drove the concept for the Best Practices seminar series.

As Micah summed up the event, “It’s amazingly helpful to us as a manufacturer when we can have an open forum with our distribution partner, the end user, and the installing contractor all in the same room. It’s great events like this that help us make our products better.”

In support of Micah’s sentiments, Jim Holland added, “We (S. Bravo & ECA) were grateful to be a part of the first Cumberland Farms Best Practices seminar hosted by the John W. Kennedy Co. It’s humbling to gather with companies both large and small to reach a common goal.  To pull in a manufacturer, distributor and competing construction house’s to exchange ideas and develop a road map to support the end customer’s best interest, is both advantageous and inspiring.”

 

While this was the first event in the series, the next is already being planned.  The goal is for everyone to walk away with the feeling that such events are a worthwhile investment of their time.

Jim Scholes stated, “Thanks to Kennedy Co. , Bravo , East Coast Associates and the many companies that attended.  The presentation was great , the room was energized and the overall sense of partnership was palpable.  One of Cumberland Farms main company values is succeeding together and this event certainly practiced that.  Looking forward to the next Cumberland Farms Best Practices workshop.”

Opening the lines of communication to avoid issues is the first step to yield positive results.  Best Practices becomes part of the solution to achieve greater success for all involved by doing just that!

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

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OPEN INVITATION: JWK Orlando, FL SmartFill Gen 2 Fuel Management System Training

SmartFill Gen 2

SmartFill Gen 2 Fuel Management System Training Seminar Open Invitation

    We invite you to attend the SmartFill Gen 2 Fuel Management System Training Seminar taking place on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 8:30 AM.

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Venue:

John W Kennedy Company
3320 Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32811

 

Presented By:

Frans Fouche

– National Sales & Marketing Manager USA – Fluid Management Technology

Why upgrade?

  • Data is always available in real time, online and at no chargeSmartFill Gen 2 Box
  • Configuring the unit is menu based, no more excessively long codes or numbers to enter
  • It’s as easy to use as a tablet
  • No need for special software
  • Market leading support

With SmartFill Gen 2 you can:

  • Ditch your excel spreadsheets. All fuel records are online even for multiple sites
  • Easily, record, report and reconcile all accounts and activities for fuel use
  • Eliminate human recording errors, to have 100% accurate fuel records
  • Enjoy the world’s most proven fuel management system

SmartFill is now into its second generation, building upon 12 years of proven in-the-field performance.
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We understand your time is very important and this training seminar should not take more than 2 hour from your busy schedule. A continental-style breakfast will be provided.

Please RSVP  to attend with Steven Fernandez or David Gutierrez in our Orlando branch by calling 1.877.835.8885.

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

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OPW Videos Now Available Through WWW.OPWGLOBAL.COM

OPWUniversity

OPW has made their OPW University training videos free and accessible on their main website with no login or account required.  Accessing these videos is simple:

From the home page, access the Tech Support menu and select either Fuel Management Systems or Retail Fueling.  Depending on which you select, the menu path selection will be as follows:

FMS: TECH SUPPORT > OPW FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS > TRAINING & CERTIFICATION > OPW UNIVERSITY VIDEOS

RETAIL FUELING: TECH SUPPORT > OPW RETAIL FUELING > TRAINING > OPW UNIVERSITY VIDEOS

If you have any question or would like to find out more about OPW technical training, contact us at 1-800-451-4021.

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

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OPW UST EVR Training Certification Courses 2016

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On October 26 and 27, OPW will be holding a pair of enhanced vapor recovery (EVR) training and certification courses in the Worcester, MA and Springfield, MA areas, respectively.  These courses, which are free to attend and require no experience, will allow attendees to install and service all OPW EVR Phase One System Components listed on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order.  At the conclusion of the course, there will be a test which, if passed, will grant a 2-year certification.

If you are interested in attending, contact OPW District Manager Tim Andersen with the attendee name, company name, attendee email address, and preferred course location.  Attendance is limited to 20 people, and enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis, so those interested should enroll as soon as possible.

Tim Andersen: tim.andersen@opwglobal.com

 

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

 

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