All Equipment News articles – Page 2
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Equipment NewsValli values Vars for parking revenue and £234,000 recovered losses
Top 50 Indie Valli Forecourts believes that it has been preventing £630,000 a year in drive-offs at its 16 forecourts since installing Vars automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology.
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NewsGilbarco Veeder-Root aims to transform forecourt EV charging business with launch of Konect
Fuel and convenience retail technology specialist Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR), is aiming to transform forecourt electric vehicle charging with the launch of Konect, which it describes as a powerful EV recharging ecosystem designed specifically for the fuel retail industry.
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Equipment NewsEnviromental risk specialist Adler & Allan partners with Goldman Sachs for next phase of growth
Environmental risk reduction specialist Adler & Allan is being sold to the private equity business at Goldman Sachs Alternatives which will acquire a majority stake.
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Equipment NewsSpar food waste trial with tech partnership yields ‘exceptional results’
Tech firms Gander and Snappy Shopper have joined forces to revolutionise convenience shoppers’ user experience, in a trial that could help to re-shape the food waste landscape.
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Changing nature of the forecourt
A growing number of countries are identifying their official phase-out dates for the sale of petrol and diesel cars.
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Equipment NewsSHOW LAUNCH: ‘Ground-breaking’ new dashboard aims to give Evolve customers unprecedented ‘Vision’
Evolve Vision aims to give businesses unrivalled visibility of all third-party suppliers to resolve problems before they cause costly downtime.
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AnalysisTECH TALK: Government ‘fuel finder scheme’ must be designed to benefit motorist
Fierce competition between forecourts has long been the most effective way to ensure low prices for motorists.
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Equipment NewsIstobal launches the 'flexible and faster' 5-brush rollover
Spanish car wash specialist Istobal has launched a new version of the M’Wash3 Pro 5-brush rollover, describing it as a more ”complete and agile” machine that allows a reduction in washing and drying time of up to 30% compared to the 3-brush machine.
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NewsNew online platform launches for buying and selling automotive businesses
A new online platform, AutoCommercial.co.uk, provides a dedicated space for buyers, sellers and agents to list and discover automotive businesses and properties.
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Promotional FeatureHow to harness the power of forecourt insurance
A comprehensive insurance package could make the difference between peace of mind and sleepless nights for forecourt operators. So, what are the different types of coverage available and the most frequent insurance claims seen?
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NewsPetroassist UK installs new pay@pump terminals at Tesco forecourts
Petroassist UK, a subsidiary of the Petrotec Group, has begun installing its latest pay@pump terminals at 600 Tesco forecourts.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Forecourt operators turn to technology to combat rising costs
Using bots and other automation to increase profitability has traditionally been seen as a luxury largely open only to bigger retailers. However, a paradigm shift is happening in 2024 among independent forecourt operators.
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NewsBP invests in digital supply chain solution to enhance retail customer experience
BP has signed an agreement with Relex Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to implement its forecasting and replenishment capabilities in its UK convenience retail business.
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NewsUK named key export country for Istobal
The UK and the US have become the main export countries for car wash company Istobal. The news comes as the Spanish firm announced that its sales increased by 12% in 2022 to nearly €164m.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Industry analysis shows investment may go abroad unless UK Government takes action
The UK downstream sector faces an uphill battle to attract investment in the low carbon fuels needed for Net Zero unless the UK Government creates a more business-friendly environment, according to UKPIA analysis.
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Equipment NewsSturdy Products supplies Tidystore Low Profile display units to Sainsbury’s forecourts
Sturdy Products UK has completed a contract to supply Sainsbury’s forecourts with its Sturdy Tidystore Low Profile storage and display unit..
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NewsVEPower launches ‘world’s first autonomous grid-free EV charger’
Bio-energy company VEPower has launched what it describes as the ’world’s first autonomous grid-free’ EV charger.
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NewsACS report highlights high level of investment in sites by owners of forecourts
The high level of investment by forecourt owners in their businesses has been highlighted by the 2022 Forecourt Report, published today by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsAviva targets forecourts with launch of standalone cover for EV charging points
Insurance specialist Aviva is targeting forecourt operators as it launches what it claims is one of the UK’s first standalone insurance products covering electric vehicle charging points.
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Equipment NewsSpar NI ventures into VR
Spar Northern Ireland is broadening its insights into consumer behaviour with the help of Ulster University’s new virtual reality facility.