All Equipment News articles – Page 65
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Coffee pour moi
Westomatic Vending Services has launched a Pour Moi branded version of its Sigma hot drinks machine.The company says the Pour Moi branding is the new ’coffee shop in a vending machine’ concept from Aimia foods.Westomatic marketing manager Mark Rhodes says: "Our Sigma machine is the perfect partner for ...
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Chilling offers
Valera is urging retailers to make the most of ice cream sales this summer with one of its specially-tailored display units.For those on a budget, the company recommends the standard IC range with sliding glass lid. Five stainless steel models have easy slide lids of heat-reflecting glass and one to ...
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Xmo expands fleet
Sign installation and maintenance company Xmo Strata said it has added to its fleet of cherry pickers due to increased demand for refurbishment work.The two Ford Transit 110 T250m four-wheel drive cherry pickers each let two operators work safely at heights of up to 13.4 metres.Xmo Strata managing ...
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New car wash offer
A Shropshire-based company is supplying touchless car wash systems from the US.According to Surfwash Ltd, it is the sole UK and European supplier for D&S Car Wash Equipment.Director Steve Smith said: "I’ve run a car wash for 10 years, and I knew there was a better way to wash cars ...
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Safety first at Asda
Asda has decided that all contractors working on its forecourts must carry safety passports.Clive Johnson, health and safety manager for Asda retail development, said: "We want to raise the bar on health and safety, and the adoption of safety passports ensures that visiting contractors have the best training available."According to ...
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Park Garage Group opts for Scheidt & Bachmann
Park Garage Group has become the first retailer to install Scheidt & Bachmann fuel pumps at a site in the UK.The high-tech equipment from the German manufacturer has been fitted at the retailer’s Watford Road forecourt in Harrow, and is part of a total revamp at the re-opened site.Park Garage ...
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On-the-road training
Westomatic Vending Services is inviting retailers to attend a series of workshops around the UK to learn more about its products. Each workshop is divided into two dedicated zones, technical and sales, to enable bespoke training.Mark Rhodes, Westomatic marketing manager, said: "We wanted to provide an innovative way of supporting ...
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New products galore
WashTec is launching a raft of car washing equipment including a new roll-over car wash, jet wash range, turbo vacuum, and air and water tower. According to Dawn Frazer, WashTec marketing manager, improved features and services include better wheel washing, better drying and a deeper shine.WashTec is also bringing out ...
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Dresser Wayne goes high tech with new lines
Dresser Wayne is bringing two new hi-tech products to the market this spring which it says are both aimed at UK independents.The Global Star V is the latest version of the company’s hi-tech Global Star petrol pump.According to Annika Birkler, Dresser Wayne product manager - dispensers, the Global Star is ...
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Easy cleaning service
Xmo Strata has launched a specialised sign valeting service which uses purpose-built VW Crafter vehicles carrying their own water tanks, cold pressure washers and hoses, lighting and a full health. The company says the £30,000 vehicles have one key advantage: they allow operators to clean hard-to-reach areas without the need ...
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Total signs pump deal
Dresser Wayne has signed a three-year deal with Total to supply fuel pumps to its forecourtsin the UK.The agreement also covers the oil company’s sites in other countries in Europe, including France, Italy, Germany and Benelux.Neil H Thomas, Dresser Wayne global president, said: "We are truly excited about the ...
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The bare facts
Solo Cup Europe has launched the Bare range which it describes as the industry’s most extensive line-up of single-use products that are made from alternative resources.The company says it uses "the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions including recycled, compostable and post-consumer materials".A variety of sizes is offered for all cups, ...
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You can bank on it
ATM supplier Hanco is launching a new way for retailers to bank their takings with a charge-free internal cash machine.Aimed at businesses using RBS and NatWest, the service allows retailers to bank daily cash takings through the cash machine while providing a free ATM service to customers. According to the ...
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Online accounts
Accountancy specialist CV Retail is targeting independents with its web-based accounting system CounterBooks.The London-based company launched the specialist system in Germany about four years ago followed by the UK last year.Managing director John Roberts says the system offers daily reconciliation, allowing users to follow daily transactions, as well ...
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Going underground
PetroTechnik has introduced a range of new products designed to make its UPP underground pipework system easier to install and use, including an electrofusion chamber.The company says the riser section of the chamber electrofuses to the base, removing the need for multiple bolt holes. PetroTechnik’s UPP pipe ...
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Nescafé goes large with latest offer
Nestlé Professional has launched its new Go Large coffee offering aimed at increasing retailer profits.The company says the introduction of the new 16fl oz cup is in response to continuing consumer demand for larger-sized hot drinks. The cup is 7oz bigger than the regular size and aims to provide ...
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Keeping your cool
Searle Manufacturing Company says it has tailored its new ME range of air-cooled condensers to include the high-performance and cost-competitive options needed by c-stores.Its ME condensers can be mounted horizontally or vertically to suit site conditions and are designed for reduced noise and increased energy efficiency. Searle commercial director Richard ...
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Coke on the web
Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) has launched a bespoke off-trade website - http://trade.cokecce.co.uk.It has information on all CCE brands, including best-selling SKUs, equipment details and nutritional content. There is also an interactive Ask the Experts section for retailers.Kenny Chisholm, CCE trade communications manager, says: "In the future we aim to expand ...
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Soaking up spills
Ixtar has extended its product range to include two varieties of absorbent granules that are ideal for clearing away any garage spillage.The company says the 10kg packs are available both in standard and environmentally-friendly vegetable-based organic versions and can cover an area of 80 to 140 square metres. The granules ...
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PIN protector unveiled
A Portsmouth-based company is launching a new piece of equipment designed to protect retailers from credit card cloning. Pin Protect says its Pin-Defender units aim to "eliminate the weak point of Chip & PIN" by preventing shoulder surfing, covert cameras and viewing or tampering with point-of-sale card readers or PIN ...