Pump manufacturer Dresser Wayne has reached an agreement with Irish company Pumps & Fuel Installations to provide equipment sales and service to retailers in Ireland. The aim is to bring the latest in fuel dispenser design and technology to the Irish market.

Xmo Strata has extended its forecourt maintenance contract with Swiss company ABB for another five years.

PayPoint has launched PayPoint Plus, a package of deals and offers aimed at independent retailers.

WashTec used this year's Automechanika trade show in Frankfurt to showcase its latest car wash technology.

Zurich has published a tax guide for small business owners. Its 2008/9 Tax Handbook includes advice on how to finance a business effectively as well as guidance on Capital Gains tax, deducting tax at source and an outline of VAT.

CTEK has released a new counter-ready display unit for its smart chargers.

The British Safety Council has launched a one-day course designed to provide a good understanding of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the impact of the Work at Height (Amendment) Regulations 2007.

VapaSava has launched what it says is a unique system which recycles petrol vapour on site.

Layton Blackham Insurance Brokers has launched an insurance policy which it says is the first to provide cover against cleaning up a pollution incident at an affordable premium.

Working at height continues to be a major cause of death and injury at work.

ELAFLEX is launching its new generation of ZVA Slimline 2 and ZVA Slimline 2 GR nozzles this month to replace the standard ZVA Slimline and ZVA 200 GR vapour recovery versions.

The Carsley Group has invested in a Daikin Conveni-Pack cooling, refrigeration and heating system for its Cromwell Services convenience store.

Total Refrigeration says its Vista 12 ice cream freezer is more than 30% more energy efficient than its predecessor.

Display design and manufacturer AG Neovo has launched a high-end SX and RX range of security specific monitors.

UK company Ecologia has developed what it calls a "ground-breaking remediation technique", which can be used to clean up forecourts.

Kruger Tissue is expanding its Da Vinci range of washroom products. There are four toilet tissue dispensers, including two twin roll models. The compact, transparent Arctic blue Versatwin has a gravity-assisted mechanism for a more ergonomic transfer to the second roll.

PayPoint has launched a credit and debit agreement with Lloyds TSB which aims to ensure retailers get the best deal on credit and debit card payments. The deal means retailers pay a maximum of 1.4% on credit card payments and 14p on debit cards.

The Fri-Jado Bake Basic 3P programmable oven, designed for small-scale baking needs, is now available exclusively from Equip Line.

Spring Petroleum has become the first retailer to install Dresser Wayne's Global Ovation fuel pump.

The Ladder Association has published a book to promote safety and best practice. The free 12-page A5 publication is intended to be a handy reference for use in the office or on site. The LadderBook champions the ladder as an invaluable piece of workplace equipment, taking as its theme: 'if it's right to use a ladder, use the right ladder and get trained to use it safely'.

Moto Hospitality has signed up with Virgin Radio to provide its 48 outlets across the UK with a dedicated radio stream.

A new handbook aims to help retailers deal with red tape relating to issues like health & safety, fire and food safety.

Flow Control (GB) has launched a new fuel can which has a patented dispensing method aimed at speeding up the filling process without spillage or overfilling.

Pipework and tanks specialists PetroTechnik and Cookson & Zinn (CZ) have announced that they are both ready for the move to biofuels.

A Staffordshire-based company is selling a range of automatic recycling machines which reward consumers for recycling.

WashTec is running a series of maintenance and marketing workshops this June and July, aimed at retailers who run car washes. The events aim to increase sales for legitimate vehicle washing sites and "create centres of vehicle washing excellence" in the UK.Topics include equipment maintenance, local marketing and dealing with unregulated sites.

US software and services firm FuelQuest is launching in the UK via its European headquarters in Manchester.

Retailers who signed up to the new gift card service launched by payment collection network PayPoint last November have seen a good response from customers, plus they've boosted their own profitability, according to the company's retail director Mike Igoe (pictured right).

Verco is launching a new generation of its open-chill Cambridge which is fitted with the latest rotary scroll compressors and features a low-front design of 410mm.

A new system has been launched to help staff who have to deal with verbal abuse, harassment and anti-social behaviour in the workplace.

G&P Batteries has introduced a service to help recycle used batteries in the workplace.

Anglian Water has teamed up with Payzone and the Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank to let customers pay their water bills at forecourt shops. Anglian Water, which includes Hartlepool Water, says the move will provide extended water bill payment services to its 2.5m customers. Shoppers can pay bar-coded bills or make free regular instalments using booklets and plastic cards at any of the 17,000 Payzone retailers in the UK. 08705 134360

A website has been launched to offer advice and reviews to retailers looking to buy CCTV or security systems. The site, http://www.cctv4u.tv, offers video demonstrations, industry news and reviews from site users of hi-tech security systems. CCTV4U managing director Duncan Griffiths says: "They say a picture is worth a thousand words so a video must be worth a million. That's why we're using it on our new website to show off the market-leading CCTV security systems. It can be very difficult for ordinary people who aren't familiar with this kind of system to decide what best suits their needs. But demonstrating them online using video is the obvious way to overcome this."

Dresser Wayne, the retail fuelling business of US manufacturer Dresser, Inc, has launched a new high-tech petrol pump with integrated multi-media display.

Avery Berkel has launched a range of counter service scales aimed at smaller independent retailers.

Lincat has added two powerful new fryers with built-in oil filtration to its heavy duty Opus 700 cooking equipment range. The new products are designed to save money by extending the life of cooking oil by up to 50%.

Securikey is expanding its product offering by introducing a range of high security deep key cabinets aimed at forecourt stores.

Somerfield has teamed up with Coinstar E-Payment Services to roll out its Gift Card programme throughout its UK forecourts.

Lincat has launched a range of contact/panini grills as part of its new generation of Lynx 400 electric, counter-top cooking equipment.

Musgrave Retail Partners GB have brought out a "Grab and Go" unit to hold spirit bottles, mixers and bagged snacks.

Visa Europe is trialling the 02 Wallet in the UK to examine the use of mobile phones to make purchases, access events or be used as Oyster cards for travel around London - simply by touching the phone to a reader.

Scotsman Beverage Systems is launching its Ice Bell chiller in the UK.

Somerfield has teamed up with Simply Coffee to provide coffee at 100 of its forecourts.

Kodak has introduced an entry-level kiosk to offer smaller stores its self-service digital picture printing. The Kodak Picture Kiosk GS Compact is aimed at outlets with a print demand of 30-50 prints a day. The machine is a small, countertop unit which is simple to install and offers 4"x6", 5"x7" and 6"x8" prints.

Gilbarco Veeder-Root's SK700 fuel dispenser has been improved with the launch of the SK700-II version. It is the result of a development process that combined in-depth feedback from customers, field service companies and distribution partners, with state-of-the-art technological advances, according to Charndeep Khattar, who is responsible for the company's dispenser marketing.

Westomatic Vending Services has been named Equipment Supplier of the Year 2007 by Associated Vending Services (AVS), a major national network of vending operators.

Retailers can bring a taste of the Continent to their forecourt with a new hot chocolate maker.

Retailers can cut noise pollution at forecourts with a solution from Environ Technologies.

Going green isn't only good for the environment - it can also be good for your bank balance too.

Keep food spillage at bay with the Enterpack EHQ-200 machine. The counter-top automatic sealing system provides retailers with a no-spill, transparent, airtight seal on trays containing hot and cold food-to-go.

Ranger Services aims to crack down on drive-offs with its new automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system.

Brakes Catering Supplies has launched an equipment warehouse website for retailers.

Sign installation and maintenance company Xmo Strata has been made the exclusive UK agent for a new-generation sign refurbishment system.

PayPoint retailers can now sign up to sell some of the UK's most popular gift cards. The Gift Card Programme follows a deal between Paypoint - which is now used by more than 1,200 forecourt operators in UK, and Coinstar E-Payment Services, an affiliate of Coinstar.

Retailers are being encouraged to check out a website offering advice on dealing with waste.

Balvin has developed the UK's first refuelling by Vehicle Number Recognition (VNR) system priced at less than £5,000.

MagneCap is targeting forecourts with its latest advertising method - which also aims to help drivers avoid misfuelling.

Istobal has teamed up with Esso to bring out a pre-prepared plant room for car wash or jet wash equipment.

Gripfit is offering retailers a fixed-frame mat which it claims is an easier and cheaper alternative to traditional entrance mats.

Verco has introduced a new integral and energy-efficient open-chill refrigerated cabinet.

A new 'green' tyre inflation system that aims to conserve energy, save fuel and extend the life of car tyres has been launched by Buckinghamshire-based Car Wash UK.

All BP sites will be capable of accepting PIN verification for all purchases made via fuel cards by the end of the summer.

Six old upright super-market tanks were juggled by giant cranes as part of David Plumb & Co's latest project to decommission them for reuse.

BP Retail aims to speed up transaction times at its service stations with the installation of new software at the tills.

Customers can charge their mobile in minutes while filling up, by using a new supercharger.

PSD-Codax has come up with a flexible solution for rewarding loyal customers and driving carwash use. Its new Codax Smart Card can be used for multibuys, wash clubs and loyalty promotions.

Fairbanks is providing real-time wet stock management for about half of the Malthurst Group's UK network using the new generation Ibank service. Fairbanks managing director, Steve Jones, said: "We'll be utilising our years of experience integrating with a wide range of on-site equipment from Indigo, Torex, Vbi and H-Tec to achieve our aim of helping the company minimise fuel losses across the network."

David Plumb & Co passed a stringent BP health and safety inspection while decommisioning the former Admiral Service Station in Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex.

Shelfmax has launched a new website to help c-store retailers gain easier access to its products.

Anyone buying a Husky chiller during this month or next will be entered into a prize draw where they can win tickets to a top cricket match.

Tidel's Sentinel BCD cash management system, which was unveiled at IFFE, is being used by Esso. The first UK site to adopt it is Kings Croft, Leatherhead, Surrey.

Edensure has won a contract which will see the company's ES3 wet-stock management service installed at around 140 Malthurst and Pace sites.

The Henderson Group is piloting a self-checkout service at its Spar Dundonald forecourt store in Belfast which, if successful, could be rolled out to Spar stores across the UK.

E-learning company ThirdForce is providing BP Retail with a staff training package that's delivered using a portable, touch-screen tablet PC called the El Box.

Tokheim UK has fitted an automatic monitoring Stage II Vapour Recovery solution - which it claims eliminates the need for weekly and annual compliance tests - on its first two UK sites.

Bank Machine has joined forces with digital content provider, the Felix Group, to launch an ATM kiosk that offers a range of extra digital services, including mobile top-ups, ringtone and music downloads, photo printing and interactive gaming.

Viseon has launched a web-based CCTV recording system that aims to remove the need for expensive on-site equipment.

Texaco has reached an agreement with branded payment collection network, Payzone, which will see services actively marketed to its dealer network.

A device to protect customers from Chip & PIN fraud is to be introduced nationwide by Ingenico UK, following a successful trial at a Boots store in Cambridge.

A new type of industrial absorbent, which is said to soak up oil and fuel spills faster than traditional clay granules, is available from Yorkshire-based Northern Insulation Pipeline Stockists (NIPS).

A new directional sound system, available from Audionation, can help retailers to deliver audio messages to customers, without annoying staff, says company director, Mark Webster.

A revolutionary new fuel meter - Xflo - will set a new standard of accuracy and save retailers thousands of litres of lost fuel, according to Piotr Pojedynek, marketing manager of Dresser Wayne's European operation, which will launch the new meter on January 15.

Istobal is celebrating the second anniversary of the launch of its M18+ five-brush rollover car wash, one of which was recently installed at the GH Griffiths, Cowbridge Road Service Station in Bridgend.

HTEC has secured a comprehensive three-year contract with Chevron to provide Chip & PIN maintenance, support and asset management at Texaco-branded sites.