All Equipment News articles – Page 66
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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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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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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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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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Car wash promoter
Wilcomatic has launched a new online facility aimed at boosting the business of its car wash customers.The website, [http://www.wherecaniwashmycar.co.uk], is designed to help motorists locate and promote car wash businesses in their area.When a driver puts their postcode into the search engine they are provided with the address and directions ...
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Energy savings
Original Equipment has launched refrigeration management device CoolerSave which it says cuts in-store energy costs.There are various combinations of controller available but the company says the most popular unit controls up to three coolers and is supplied ready to fit.The device works independently of any other electrical installation and ...
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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 ...
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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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Irish eyes are smiling
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.The agreement will be finalised over the next ...
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PayPoint’s Plus point
PayPoint has launched PayPoint Plus, a package of deals and offers aimed at independent retailers.The company says a range of services are included such as banking deals, cash-in-transit solutions, security options. Credit card merchant services and ATMs are also two of the business building and support suggestions.Key suppliers such as ...
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Sign of the times
Xmo Strata has extended its forecourt maintenance contract with Swiss company ABB for another five years.The deal means Xmo Strata will be sub-contracted to do maintenance on all signware, image maintenance and canopy repair work on UK forecourts managed by ABB until 2013. This includes Esso’s On The Run sites ...
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Counter charge
CTEK has released a new counter-ready display unit for its smart chargers.The company says the launch has been designed to coincide with the run-up to winter - the time of year when car batteries are most vulnerable to failure due to a drop in both temperature and regular car ...
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On course for safety
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.The organisation says that taking simple actions such as ensuring ladders are in good working condition and carrying ...
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Zurich’s tax guide
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.Zurich says it is aimed at professionals working in the ...
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WashTec’s wider offer
WashTec used this year’s Automechanika trade show in Frankfurt to showcase its latest car wash technology.The company says its new SoftCare2 Pro now comes with the widest drive-in track on the market, at 2.05m, to accommodate today’s wider cars. It also has additional height up to 2.90m while the outer ...
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Cheaper cover for clean-ups
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.Environmental legislation and potential clean-up costs can run into millions, and means the prospect of an underground leak has long been the stuff ...
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Cut your emissions
VapaSava has launched what it says is a unique system which recycles petrol vapour on site.The system, also called VapaSava, recycles the vapours which evaporate from petrol stored in tanks and converts them back into petrol which is returned to storage tanks. It says the process can save up ...
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Safety first when hitting the heights
Working at height continues to be a major cause of death and injury at work.Last year alone 45 workers died and a further 3,750 were seriously injured after working at height while at work, according to Norwich Union.As part of its Simply Safety campaign, the insurer is warning retailers to ...
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More zva zva zoom
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 Hertfordshire-based company says the new products have been developed due to the many new industry requirements, including environmental concerns, ...